Job Title: IT Officer E-learning
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.
Job Summary: Enhance and enrich the learner experience through the use of available technology.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in organizing and developing the University Virtual Learning Environment by installing updates and modules and being able to modify SQL and PHP programming language;
- Help lead in ensuring E Safety within the University;
- Participate in helping advise staff on the best use of their areas of the Virtual Learning Environment and the University Intranet;
- Participate in training programmes for staff on the use of the VLE, Intranet, Smart board and all aspects of E-Learning to facilitate the delivery of outstanding lessons;
- Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all the University smart boards;
- Participate in the management of the E-Learning Co-coordinators and oversee the delivery of regular staff training in the application of E-Learning and ICT-based tools and oversee project work to be delivered by Co-coordinators as required;
- Assist in Planning activities appropriate to support development and innovative project work to E-learning and its infrastructure;
- Assist in management of a team of E-Learning Action Point Staff, who advise student and staff about the everyday running of the University E- learning programme;
- Participate in preparing the E-Learning budget;
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Masters Degree in Information Technology or Information Science/System or Library or Information Science/ Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Mathematics/Physics/Electrical/Electronics or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Systems and Technology and any other ICT related programs from recognized University/Institution;
- An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Information Science/System or Library or Information Science/ Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Mathematics/Physics/Electrical/Electronics or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Systems and Technology and any other ICT related programs from recognized University/Institution.
- A professional certificate in the relevant discipline.
- Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years working experience.
Skills/Competences
- Knowledge of VLE design;
- Up-to-date knowledge of E-Learning in Universities;
- Management/Supervisory experience;
- Programming skills in PHP and SQL;
- Interactive white board maintenance skills or willingness to learn;
- Safe guarding and E-safety skills;
- Teaching skills;
- Basic server maintenance server basic skills.
- Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 18th August 2025
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36