Job Title: IT Systems Administrator
Employer: Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Application Deadline: 4th July 2014
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure network connectivity and
availability of all network services (email, internet, file access, printing)
to the users in Masaka & Kyamulibwa stations.
• Maintain a Virus / malware network free
environment by ensuring that upgrades of the corporate anti-virus both on
servers and all LAN clients are up-to-date at all times.
• Setup, configure, maintain and monitor
servers, routers, switches, Printers and to ensure all domain services are
optim
ally running all the time (DNS, DHCP, AD, Printing)
• Offer help-desk support in Masaka and
Kyamulibwa field stations through effective email/call management and personal
contact.
• Maintain network security through the
Help-desk support in Masaka and Kyamulibwa through effective email/call
management and personal contact.
• Monitor network and internet usage and
report to ISPs in case of a downtime.
• Streamline backups on servers/PC’s and
recovery procedures at both stations
• Keenly track and record all ICT support requests
within the Helpdesk Management System
• Assist and support in the implementation of
ICT projects
• Evaluate solutions as part of the ICT
strategy.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate should hold a
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
from an accredited college or university. MCSA or MCSE /CCNA certification is
an added advantage
• At least three (3) years’ experience in
computer operations and technical support including at least One year at the
enterprise Systems management level.
• Extensive practical experience in the
management and administration of Windows, vSphere (ESX) and Enterprise storage
devices
• Good knowledge of both client and server
operating systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and
support of SAN technology with a virtualised computing environment.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
Disaster Recovery and High Availability.
• Past server administration skills with
Windows server platforms.
• Strong knowledge of backup technologies
utilizing disk to disk solutions as well as tape based solutions (Backup Exec).
• Strong understanding of the networking
concept, security and disaster recovery management.
• Possess the ability to ride a motorcycle to
give IT support in a remote setting will be required.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications including copies of academic
qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of
three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute,
P. O Box 49
Entebbe, Uganda
Or send by email: recruitment@mrcuganda.org.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
