Employment Opportunity with Makerere University Joint AIDS Program Program Description Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a Company limited by guarantee under Makerere University. MJAP emerged from the Mulago-Mbarara Teaching Hospitals Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) which was established in November 2004 under the then Makerere University Faculty of Medicine with funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical assistance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). MJAP is currently implementing a five year Grant under the Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief II (PEPFAR II) and is strengthening the host institutions’ capacity for the provision of these services. MJAP is an equal opportunity employer and is currently looking for proficient individuals to fill the positions of; ROLE TITLE: ICT ASSISTANT – MBARARA Reports to: Administrative Officer – Mbarara Role definition: To manage day - to- day operations of Mbarara ICT infrastructure through configuration, implementation and maintenance of ICT equipment in in line with the Program ICT policies. Key Result Areas Installing, Maintaining and repairing hardware and software Testing and evaluating new technology and supporting new applications and users. Implement network security measures to protect data, software and hardware. Trouble shoot telecom, computer hardware/software and network problems Staff capacity building in usage and consumption of ICT services Give technical and expertise support to procurement office regarding procurement and disposal of ICT goods and services Implement backup solutions for program data and information Basic maintenance of the mail server with outlook for users, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service, and update the servers as per the human resource department Plan, design and implement Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) solutions and keep them in a functional state Carryout periodic maintenance of ICT equipment. Maintaining an up-to-date and consolidated database of all program computers and peripherals Website maintenance which will include regular updating of the program websites Qualifications, Experience & Abilities Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Telecommunication or its equivalent education from recognized University. At least two years relevant working experience in ICT services Knowledge of network design and implementation Knowledge of Linux administration Principles of Information and Communication Technology Up-to-date knowledge of developments in computer hardware, software and systems Thorough knowledge of internet systems and operations Procurement principles Key Skills ICT management Network Administration Website design Preventive maintenance of computers and accessories Trouble shooting Interpersonal relations Innovativeness Team player Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative Integrity Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of their academic documents, day time contact telephone numbers, names and contact details of three references not later than 6 th September, 2013 to the: Human Resource Manager Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) P.O Box 7587 KAMPALA, Uganda Plot 4B, Kololo Hill Drive Online applications can be sent to [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 08:26:14 +0000
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