IT Support Officer Job Opportunity – SIDA / SAREC Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) Project

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Job Title: IT Support Officer

Organisation: Directorate of
Research and Graduate Training (DRGT)

Project Title: Health and
Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) Project

Funding Source: Swedish
International Development corporation Agency (SIDA/SAREC)

Duty Station: Iganga and
Mayuge, Uganda

 

About Us:

Makerere University through the 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: 

  • 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: 

  • 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: 

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.

 

Deadline: 8th August, 2014

 

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