Job
Title: IT Support Officer
Title: IT Support Officer
Organisation:
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT)
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT)
Project
Title: Health and Demographic Surveillance
Site (HDSS) Project
Title: Health and Demographic Surveillance
Site (HDSS) Project
Funding
Source: Swedish International Development
corporation Agency (SIDA/SAREC)
Source: Swedish International Development
corporation Agency (SIDA/SAREC)
Duty
Station: Iganga and Mayuge, Uganda
Station: Iganga and Mayuge, Uganda
About
Us:
Us:
Makerere University through the
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) with funding from Swedish
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) with funding from Swedish
International Development corporation Agency (SIDA/SAREC) is implementing the
Iganga-Mayuge Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) Project. The site
is a population based research centre covering parts of Iganga and Mayuge
Districts. It monitors key demographic events (pregnancies, births, deaths and
migrations).
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop
ICT policy for the project management and staff - Update
and maintain availability and integrity of our relational data base - Carry
out routine maintenance and servicing of IT equipment at the Site - Actively
monitor and maintain database security and software - Maintain
and regularly update the site’s website with relevant information and
documentation - Ensure
proper functioning of the network security and internet connection by the service
providers at all times - Provide
software programming services & technical support for use of
electronic equipments of the organization including computers, PDAs,
notebooks and GPS at all times - Work
closely with the Data Manager to update and maintain a Household
Registration System (HRS) database at all times - Ensure
proper functioning of data storage, backup, and archiving facilities at
all times
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, computer
engineering or Information Technology from a recognized institution - Excellent
programming skills and hands on experience in .NET programming languages
like VB.NET - Good
working knowledge of database design and management especially using
Microsoft SQL server DBMS - A
minimum of two years’ experience in programming from a reputable
organization - Good
knowledge of networking with Cisco certification like CCNA will be an
added advantage - Extensive
working knowledge of windows domain administration using Active Directory - Good
hardware and software troubleshooting skills in IT - Knowledge
of Windows Operating System in both desktop and servers - Skills
in website design with experience in content management like Joomla or
Druppal.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All candidates must send a copy of
their updated CVs along with a cover letter and copies of academic certificates
addressed to: The Executive Director, Iganga-Mayuge Health and Demographic
Surveillance Site, P.O Box 111 Iganga, Uganda or hand deliver their
applications to the HDSS front office located at the Iganga District Health
Offices.
their updated CVs along with a cover letter and copies of academic certificates
addressed to: The Executive Director, Iganga-Mayuge Health and Demographic
Surveillance Site, P.O Box 111 Iganga, Uganda or hand deliver their
applications to the HDSS front office located at the Iganga District Health
Offices.
Deadline:
8th August, 2014
8th August, 2014
