Goals/Scope
Ability to allow the text used on notification email/SMS
Status in eLMIS: Implemented.
Status in OpenLMIS: Partially Implemented. Implementers can change by editing the strings in each service. Values can come from the database.
Priority: High priority for Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zambia
Background
Different countries have different protocols and customs on how they notify individuals for different message types and what to say
Assumptions
- Notification message text were drafted in consultation with program managers
- The system is connected to a third party SMS gateway or Email system
User Stories
Current Features
Numer 1 and 2 from the user stories are currently available in OpenLMIS 3.x. Number 3 above is a separate interface.
OpenLMIS v3.x has the ability to define the messages as part of the build process in each service:
Requisition Service Example:
requisition.email.convertToOrder.subject=Requisition converted to order requisition.email.convertToOrder.content=Dear {0} {1},\n\nThe Requisition for Program {2} \ and Period {3} has been converted to order. requisition.email.statusUpdate.subject=Requisition Status Update requisition.email.statusUpdate.content=Dear ${initiator}:\nThis email is informing you that \ the ${requisitionType} requisition submitted on ${submittedDate} for the Period ${periodName} \ and ${programName} at ${facilityName} has been ${requisitionStatus} by ${author} \ on ${changeDate}.\nPlease login to see the requisition.\n${requisitionUrl}\nThank you. requisition.email.actionRequired.subject=Action Required requisition.email.actionRequired.content=Dear ${approver}:\nThis email is informing you that \ the ${requisitionType} requisition submitted on ${submittedDate} for the Period ${periodName} \ and ${programName} at ${facilityName} is ready for review. Please login to review the requisition.\ \n${requisitionUrl}\nThank you. requisition.email.requisitionApproved.subject=Action Required requisition.email.requisitionApproved.content=Dear ${user}:\nThis email is informing you that the \ ${requisitionType} requisition approved on ${finalApprovalDate} for the Period ${period} \ and ${program} at ${facility} is ready to be converted to an order. Please login to convert \ the requisition to an order.\n${url}\nThank you.
These messages are also available to be translated using Transifex into the local language.
Links to all services:
Diagrams
Dependencies
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Open Questions
Below is a list of questions to be addressed as a result of this requirements document:
# | Question | Outcome | Status |
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1 | Ashraf How often do these messages change? | ||
2 | Is a UI really required? | ||
3 | If required, what is an appropriate syntax to reference the database fields? (groovy is popular) |