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Job Title: ICT Assistant
Organization: Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Finance &
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
About US:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and
strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other
diseases of public health importance in Africa.
About Project:
MJAP will work in close collaboration with the Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Program (RHSP) to implement a program on Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control
in Masaka region (Gomba, Butambala, Sembabule and Mpigi districts). In
addition, MJAP is anticipating a sub-award grant for accelerating HIV/AIDS
Epidemic Control in Kampala region; under the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Job Summary: The ICT
Assistant will support the project to manage the day to day ICT operations and
managing the ICT infrastructure through configuration, implementation and maintenance
of ICT equipment in line with the Program ICT policies.
Assistant will support the project to manage the day to day ICT operations and
managing the ICT infrastructure through configuration, implementation and maintenance
of ICT equipment in line with the Program ICT policies.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The jobholder will also identify and
implement new ICT technologies and methodologies that will benefit the
Program and project to achieve set goals efficiently and effectively - Responsible for installing, maintaining
and repairing hardware and software - Testing and evaluating new technology and
supporting new applications and users. - Implement network security measures to
protect data, software and hardware. - The incumbent will troubleshoot telecom,
computer hardware/software and network problems - Provide technical and expertise support to
procurement office regarding procurement and disposal of ICT goods and
services - Implement backup solutions for program data
and information - Provide basic maintenance of the mail
server with outlook for users, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service, and
update the servers as per the human resource department - Prepare and deliver capacity building
programs to staff in usage and consumption of ICT services - Plan, design and implement Local Area
Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Wireless Local Area Networks
(WLAN) solutions and keep them in a functional state - Conduct periodic maintenance of ICT
equipment. - Tasked with website maintenance which will
include regular updating of the program website - Install computer devices including
printers, scanners, office phones, etc. and carry out regular servicing of
MJAP ICT equipment in the supported districts and health facilities, line
with ICT policies and procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Makerere
University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) ICT Assistant should preferably hold
a Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication or its equivalent
education from recognized University. - Professional
certification in managing Microsoft systems MCTS on a centralized
network environment or its equivalent. (Microsoft Certified Technology). - A
minimum of two years’ relevant working experience in ICT services - Broad
knowledge of network design, implementation and administration; and
internet systems and operations - Knowledge
of Linux administration - Knowledge
of ICT management and trouble shooting - Knowledge
of Preventive maintenance of computers and accessories - Demonstrated
strong management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, - Demonstrated
ability to function effectively with multiple partners and
sub-grantee staff - Excellent
Interpersonal and communication skills - Good
team player - Ability
to mentor and coach others in the use of basic computer applications
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should email their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: hr@mjap.or.ug
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant academic
documents addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint
AIDS Program (MJAP) via Email to: hr@mjap.or.ug
NB: Please indicate the
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
position and region you’re applying for in the subject. Your attachments should
not exceed 5MB.
Deadline: 17th May
2017 by 5:00pm
2017 by 5:00pm
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