Job Title: Systems
Administrator
Administrator
Organisation: Uganda
Management Institute (UMI)
Management Institute (UMI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: ICT Manager
About US:
Uganda Management Institute
(UMI) is a Management Development Institute with a Mission “to Excel in
Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and Management
Capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services
in response to the demands of the public, private, development partners, CSOs,
the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at
Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The
Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala
and its Branches in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
(UMI) is a Management Development Institute with a Mission “to Excel in
Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and Management
Capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services
in response to the demands of the public, private, development partners, CSOs,
the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at
Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The
Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala
and its Branches in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale.
Job Summary: The Systems
Administrator will implement, configure, maintain and administer ICT
infrastructure and associated applications in support of Instruction, Academic
Staff productivity and Participants’ study experience.
Administrator will implement, configure, maintain and administer ICT
infrastructure and associated applications in support of Instruction, Academic
Staff productivity and Participants’ study experience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provision of client systems support
services for instruction and learning activities within the Institute.
services for instruction and learning activities within the Institute.
- Liaising
with other ICT Technical staff to ensure continuity, maintenance and
security of the Institute’s information ICT infrastructure and resources. - Liaising
with the HoD/DL in the development, implementation, management and support
of E-learning programmes and Learning support systems within the
Institute, - Liaising
with the Institute Registrar in the management and support of the Students
Information System, - Ensuring
that the Library Information System is well maintained and accessible to
students and patrons. - Ensuring
the all computer laboratory training applications and systems are fully
functional - Ensuring
that the Institute’s website and related social media platforms are fully
functional and well maintained. - Coordinating
IT helpdesk activities to enhance maximum user satisfaction;
Maintaining all client
information systems at the Institute including:
information systems at the Institute including:
- Managing
and enforcing backups for both systems and data as well as virus protection; - Running
periodic system and data up-dates; - Implementing
and monitoring all software based information security controls, policy,
procedures and standards; - Maintaining
a database/log of all installed enterprise systems, common office
applications and utility software; - Ensuring
that the Institute website and social media platforms are continuously
updated - Managing
and monitoring of storage capacities to ensure additional storage is
implemented as need arises; - Designing,
implementing, monitoring and reviewing procedures for managing and
recording installations and configuration changes; - Submitting
status reports to ICT Manager or other appropriate Institute Managers.
Supporting Institute end-users
in using computer applications including:
in using computer applications including:
- Trouble-shooting
computer problems; - Providing
hands-on support to end-users in computer applications. - Monitoring
systems logs for anticipated problems; - Supporting
the end-users in planning and budgeting for pedagogical tools/systems and
resources.
Others: Performing other duties as may become
necessary for the smooth running of the Department or Institute as a whole.
necessary for the smooth running of the Department or Institute as a whole.
Key Result Areas:
- Well
maintained Instructional systems, services and support applications at all
times, - Functional
and secure client systems ensured; - Availability
of Student Systems and online resources including the Institute
websites/portals to all users - Timely
reports on the Institute’s information systems ensured. - Timely
data and availability of information to all users ensured
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in IT or related field with
Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field; - The
candidate should have professional qualifications in either Networking or
Systems Administration; - At
least five years working experience, three of which should be at senior
level with a reputable organisation. - Experience
in LAMP/WAMP (Linux/Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP) environment is a must and
will be tested.
NB: A competitive basic
salary, complemented by a gratuity scheme and housing, transport and medical
allowances will be provided.
salary, complemented by a gratuity scheme and housing, transport and medical
allowances will be provided.
How to Apply:
Fill in the application form, download
here and attach a comprehensive CV, certified copies of academic
transcripts and certificates plus copies of relevant appointment letters.
here and attach a comprehensive CV, certified copies of academic
transcripts and certificates plus copies of relevant appointment letters.
Submit hard-copies to the
address below;
address below;
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44-52 Jinja Road
P.O. Box 20131, Kampala
Deadline: Monday 7th May, 2018 by 3:00pm
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