Two full-time Programmer positions are available with Zvitambo in Harare for the LIFE-ED project. The advertised contract period is twelve months. The programmers will help build and support the software used to manage research activity and electronic data collection across the project’s participating countries.
Employer: Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research
Location: Harare
Closing date: 04 November 2026
What the role involves
Responsibilities include assessing requirements, developing study-management tools and configuring electronic capture systems. The work covers integration of external datasets, testing, defect resolution, deployment and ongoing maintenance. Documentation, user training and responses to feedback form part of the development lifecycle, so the job extends beyond writing code.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants need a Computer Science or related bachelor’s or master’s degree and at least three years of full-stack programming experience. Experience building systems from scratch and using electronic capture platforms such as REDCap, ODK or KoBoToolbox is required. Research systems, APIs, ASP.NET Core, Angular, SQL databases, Azure and DevOps experience are among the stated advantages.
Preparing your application
The employer form asks for relevant experience, technical skills and examples of projects. Describe what you designed, implemented and maintained, together with how you tested it. Explain your own contribution clearly and mention user support where relevant. Do not attach proprietary source code or disclose confidential project data to demonstrate your skills.
How to apply
Use the employer’s role-specific application form below. Prepare a cover letter, CV and supporting documents, then follow the separate upload fields shown on the form. Check that you selected the correct LIFE-ED role before submitting. The advert states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Salary is not disclosed, and no precise closing time is stated. Submit ahead of the final date.
Apply directly through Zvitambo’s application form
Recruitment campaign: Zvitambo’s official employer page.
Vacancy and application route checked on 28 October 2026. This is an independent SmartLinksJobs summary. The employer’s current instructions take precedence.