Senior IT Officer NGO Jobs – Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM)

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Job Title:   Senior IT Officer

Organisation: Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:  Health Information Systems Coordinator

 

About US:

Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) is a Faith and Community-based organization providing holistic care to extremely vulnerable people living with HIV/AIDS. ROM holistically focuses on the body, mind, family, and community wellbeing.

 

Job Summary:  The Senior IT Officer will manage, Plan, design, implement, operate, and monitor IT systems in line with the ICT to meet organizational goals

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, operate, and maintain servers using the most recent technologies.
  • Install and configure Windows Server 2016 and above, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server backup, file server, etc.
  • Maintain and ensure timely renewal of software licenses and other online subscriptions used at ROM.
  • Design, install, operate, and monitor the computer LAN, WAN, and internet across all ROM sites.
  • Design, install, configure, and manage system security across ROM sites i.e. Firewall security management (Spam filtering, Web Application Filtering, Web and Application Firewall, State full Packet Inspection)
  • Network design and installation of Switches, access points, and routing configuration.
  • Internet monitoring and firewall configuration (Bandwidth management, VPN management, etc.)
  • Manage online, offsite, and offline backups using available systems, cloud-based servers, and databases.
  • Ensuring availability of IT strategic work plans, policies, and procedures for smooth operation across ROM.
  • Antivirus administration: central antivirus server and endpoint management
  • Computer hardware management including performing onsite repairs, component replacements like RAM, hard disks, etc., and liaising with vendors for repairs of equipment that cannot be repaired on-site.
  • Manage inventory of technology hardware, software, and resources and develop and maintain IT documentation.
  • Coordinate and run daily, weekly, and monthly full or incremental internal offline backups as well as planning for backup rotations.
  • Install and configure new equipment and printers to the required standards including those accessed on the network.
  • Ensure all IT resources are secured both physically and logically





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
  • Required experience and skills in cyber security and vulnerability.
  • Five years of experience in ICT support, wide and local area networks including experience with common-carrier data networks.
  • Five years in a heavy networking environment. Network management and information systems security management
  • Knowledge of Windows Server Administration (ADDS, DNS, Group Policy, DHCP, hyper V, Windows backup, etc.)
  • Knowledge and experience in Linux Systems and server administration
  • In-depth knowledge of computer network system protocols (IP addressing, TCP/IP networks)
  • Experience in managing and troubleshooting UGANDAEMR (OPENMRS), LAN, Servers, computers, and Information systems.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter and updated CV/resume with 3 professional referees in PDF as one document. Both cover letter and CV/Resume must not exceed 4 pages. Please send your application to the Human Resources Manager through the email: jobs@reachoutmbuya.org with the position applied for as the Email Subject. No need to attach other documents at this level.

 

Note:

  • ROM is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not charge a recruitment fee at any stage of the recruitment
  • Any Form of lobbying or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for interviews.
  • Applications beyond the deadline will not be considered.
  • ROM is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination, or harassment.

 

Deadline: 29th September 2023 by 5:00pm

 

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Date Posted 2023-09-26
Valid Through 2023-09-29
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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