Job Title: IT Officer
Organisation: Victoria
University (VU)
University (VU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: University
Registrar
Registrar
About US:
Victoria University is a state-of-the- art world class cosmopolitan
university located in the heart of Kampala with a multi-cultural student
population and are licensed and accredited by the National Council for Higher
Education (NCHE), offering the best practical and high quality education in the
regional markets. Victoria University stands out as a pivot of academic
excellence, with a fresh and intellectually thriving environment that nurtures
critical and progressive thinkers. Our programmes include: – Foundation
Program; Certificate & Short Courses, Diploma Courses; Under Graduate
Programs, Executive & Professional Programs such as IP3 Accredited Certifications.
university located in the heart of Kampala with a multi-cultural student
population and are licensed and accredited by the National Council for Higher
Education (NCHE), offering the best practical and high quality education in the
regional markets. Victoria University stands out as a pivot of academic
excellence, with a fresh and intellectually thriving environment that nurtures
critical and progressive thinkers. Our programmes include: – Foundation
Program; Certificate & Short Courses, Diploma Courses; Under Graduate
Programs, Executive & Professional Programs such as IP3 Accredited Certifications.
Job Summary: The IT Officer
will monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of Victoria
University. The incumbent will install and configure computer systems, diagnose
hardware and software faults and solve technical and applications problems,
either over the phone or in person. It’s therefore crucial to ensure the
correct running and maintenance of the IT systems.
will monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of Victoria
University. The incumbent will install and configure computer systems, diagnose
hardware and software faults and solve technical and applications problems,
either over the phone or in person. It’s therefore crucial to ensure the
correct running and maintenance of the IT systems.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ICT related duties,
Management Information systems and Partnerships. - The incumbent will create and manage VU
website on daily basis - Guide on the purchase and maintenance of
VU ICT appliances and systems - Arrange and maintenance of partnerships
- Create and maintain VU Information System
and records data base in liaison with the University MIS - Guide the University Registrar on
Schedules and proper follow of project activities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a
Postgraduate qualification in ICT – related fields - At minimum of three years of relevant
experience in management of ICT systems - Broad technical knowledge about IT,
security of systems and latest developments in the field - Excellent management, organization and
time management skills - Demonstrate leadership and management ICT
teams - Effective communication skills
- Broad knowledge and awareness of new
technologies and implications of adopting the technologies in Higher - Prior exposure and experience in education
institution will be an added advantage - Extensive knowledge of Learning Management
Systems - The candidate should be mature,
self-driven and ready to work under pressure - Age: Above 25 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an
application together with the following:
application together with the following:
- A detailed, signed and up-to-date
Curriculum Vitae of the plus names and contacts of three referees. - Copies of the candidate’s academic
documents.
The sealed applications must be marked as “CONFIDENTIAL”: POSITION YOU
ARE APPLYING FOR on the top right-hand corner of the envelope that must be
forwarded or delivered to reach the University Secretary, P.O. Box 30866,
Kampala.
ARE APPLYING FOR on the top right-hand corner of the envelope that must be
forwarded or delivered to reach the University Secretary, P.O. Box 30866,
Kampala.
E-mail applications to: [email protected]
Deadline: 29th May 2017
by 04.00 pm East African time
by 04.00 pm East African time
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