Organisation: Directorate of
Research and Graduate Training (DRGT)
Research and Graduate Training (DRGT)
Project Title: Health and
Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) Project
Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) Project
Funding Source: Swedish
International Development corporation Agency (SIDA/SAREC)
International Development corporation Agency (SIDA/SAREC)
Duty Station: Iganga and
Mayuge, Uganda
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).
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:
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:
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.
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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