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Job Title:  IT Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Lead

About US:

The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in collaboration with schools of Public Health in 9 high burden Malaria countries (Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Niger, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Sierra Leone) received a 3-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to implement the African Leadership and Management Training for Impact in Malaria Eradication (ALAMIME) Project. This is a leadership and management training program for senior and middle level managers (ALAMIME project). The aim is to equip these managers with skills to spearhead national Malaria elimination efforts. The program is led by Makerere University School of Public Health and University of Kinshasa is a Francophone partner to support implementation in the French speaking countries. We work with Ministries of Health (from which majority of trainees will come) in each of the participating countries as well as partners supporting Malaria control efforts.

Job Summary:  The IT Officer will provide IT support to the ALAMIME project as shall be directed by your supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the technology portfolio to support online training in the ALAMIME project
• Develop policies and strategies for internal IT operations to drive attainment of the ALAMIME project goals
• Advise partner countries on management of ICT issues to support ALAMIME project
• Design, configure and maintain the ICT system and infrastructure including networks, file servers, email servers and internet including all information management systems to support the ALAMIME project
• Install new software, updates and anti-viruses on all computers and awareness of all dates for installations and renewals
• Generate the ALAMIME website that shall provide information in both English and French
• Regularly update the ALAMIME website
• Carry out regular data/ applications back-up and contingency recovery
• Ensure that project electronics such as laptops are well maintained and in good working condition at all times
• Carry out any other duties as shall be assigned by your supervisor from time to time
• Set up new users’ accounts and profiles and deal with password issues, ensuring the regular update of the trainees email accounts
• Run regular checks on network and data security
• Handle all ALAMIME project data with high confidentiality and integrity, and ensure that data are protected from external persons
• Provide technical IT support to the online training and networking in the ALAMIME project.
• Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications as necessary.
• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving faults, and sort out ICT related problems/ or where necessary recommend professionals
• Ensure regular servicing and maintenance of all ALAMIME project Back-ups, Laptops, Up’s as per an ICT asset count
• Maintain an Inventory of all ICT equipment for offices handled and keeping an updated register
• Support the procurement of IT equipment; providing specifications upon request (assessment of needs, drafting technical specifications, and advice during the evaluation of quotations)
• Provide technical support to the communications and e-learning platforms
• Participate in training participants in Computer essentials and provide support where necessary
• Perform any other ICT related duties that may be assigned by the PI.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Degree in Computer Science, engineering or similar relevant field from a chartered University
• Previous working experience as IT Technician.
• Problem solver and attention to details
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Hands on experience with diverse computer systems and networks
• In depth knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles
• Certification as IT Technician will be a big plus

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified persons should submit their application which must include the following;

• A one-page type written application letter addressed to the Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health,
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae with a telephone contact and an email address that are functional.
• Copies of the relevant academic certificates and transcripts.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

The above application documents must be submitted as ONE PDF file to the email: recruitment@musph.ac.ug indicating the position applied for in the email reference.

Deadline: 18th December 2023 by 5:00pm.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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