CDC PEPFAR Grant Jobs – Information Technology Officer at TASO Uganda

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Job Title:        Information Technology Officer
Organisation: The AIDS
Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Funding Source: Centre for
Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda
VA No.: TASO-2017-HR/5
REF: REF: TS/HR/SORP-02
Reports to: Team Leader
Information Technology
About Us:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation
contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and
improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by
HIV infection and disease.
About CDC Project:
TASO has received a 5-year CDC-PEPFAR Grant to implement accelerated
HIV/AIDS epidemic control activities through a Health Systems Strengthening
approach in Soroti Region, covering 8 districts of Soroti, Kaberamaido (Cluster
1), Katakwi, Amuria (Cluster 2), Serere, Kumi, Bukedea and Ngora (Ouster 3). In
addition, TASO will be implementing accelerated HIV/AIDS epidemic control
activities through a Health Systems Strengthening approach in Masaka and
Kalungu districts, as a Sub-recipient under the Masaka Region Rakai Health
Sciences Program (RHSP) Consortium funded by PEPFAR through CDC.
Job Summary:  The Information Technology Officer will
oversee the TASO computer networks, and to install, configure and maintain user
hardware and software (s).
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Configure and install user software on all
    User PCs
  • Ensure that all TASO computer networks are
    always operational
  • Manage the Email server function
  • Maintain and update anti-virus and
    Anti-spam systems
  • Provide systems administration and ensure compliance
    to the exiting IT policies
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the CDC Project Information
    Technology Officer t job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
    Computer Science or Information Technology
  • At least three years’ experience in a
    networking environment.
  • Skills in network management, leading to
    MCSE/CCNA/ A+ certification
  • Broad knowledge of MS Windows, Linux
    operating systems,
  • Broad knowledge of MS Office suite of
    programs
  • In-depth knowledge of computer network
    system protocols (IP addressing, TCP/IP networks)
  • Broad knowledge of the procedures used in
    the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of IT hardware and
    software Server and desktop virtualization
  • Skills in application software and statistical
    packages used at TASO
  • Skills in administration of MS Windows or
    Linux server operating systems and communication and Training skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application
letter, resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three
referees. All interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application
Form, download
here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications
book.
Note: Please firmly
staple your papers together only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please forward your applications to:                  
The Director, Human Resource & Administration,
P.O. Box 10443, Kampala. Uganda
      
OR Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old
Mulago Hospital
Deadline: 27th May
2017 by 4:30pm

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