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Software Engineer — Medical Systems

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Start Date:
    May 25, 2026
    End Date:
    August 30, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few weeks
    Commitment Details:
    10+ hour/week commitment
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers

    Description

    Software Engineer — Medical Systems

    About Us

    We are a non-profit addressing a vital healthcare gap in rural Africa. Our telemedicine platform links frontline workers with a remote care network, enabling continuous care, early risk detection, and improved patient outcomes.

    The Role

    We are looking for a summer intern to support our rules engine, ensuring that clinical decision support that is given is in line with public guidance.

    What You'll Do

    • Ensure that our system adheres to clinical guidance, working with our medical staff along the way 🧠
    • Work with an incredible international team of product leaders, engineers, and designers ✨
    • Ship code fast in a supportive environment 🚀

    Who We're Looking For

    • A self-motivated evangelist who believes along with us that all beings deserve health care 💜
    • A detail-oriented person who likes everything to be squared away 🧹
    • An engineer with the ability to see things through 🦾
    • An inquisitive person who looks toward how their work fits into the whole picture 🖼️

    Tech Stack

    • Typescript
    • Deno
    • Fresh
    • Preact
    • PostgreSQL
    • AWS

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    13 Gemini St, Sterpark, Polokwane, 0699, South Africa

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    Instructions:

    In your cover letter, we'd appreciate knowing:

    1. Why Virtual Hospitals Africa's mission of ensuring patients who need it can be seen by a doctor resonates with you
    2. How you envision yourself being able to help us achieve that mission in this role
    3. How you envision working with us can help you further your own goals and career
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