IT jobs at SAREC Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) Project

Job Title: IT Support Officer

Makerere University through the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT) with funding from Swedish International Development corporation Agency (SIDA/SAREC) is implementing the Iganga-Mayuge Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) Project. The site is a population based research centre covering parts of Iganga and Mayuge Districts. It monitors key demographic events (pregnancies, births, deaths and migrations).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop ICT policy for the project management and staff
• Update and maintain availability and integrity of our relational data base
• Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of IT equipment at the Site
• Actively monitor and maintain database security and software
• Maintain and regularly update the site’s website with relevant information and documentation
• Ensure proper functioning of the network security and internet connection by the service providers at all times
• Provide software programming services & technical support for use of electronic equipments of the organization including computers, PDAs, notebooks and GPS at all times
• Work closely with the Data Manager to update and maintain a Household Registration System (HRS) database at all times
• Ensure proper functioning of data storage, backup, and archiving facilities at all times

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, computer engineering or Information Technology from a recognized institution
• Excellent programming skills and hands on experience in .NET programming languages like VB.NET
• Good working knowledge of database design and management especially using Microsoft SQL server DBMS
• A minimum of two years’ experience in programming from a reputable organization
• Good knowledge of networking with Cisco certification like CCNA will be an added advantage
• Extensive working knowledge of windows domain administration using Active Directory
• Good hardware and software troubleshooting skills in IT
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System in both desktop and servers
• Skills in website design with experience in content management like Joomla or Druppal.

 How to Apply for the job:

All candidates must send a copy of their updated CVs along with a cover letter and copies of academic certificates addressed to: The Executive Director, Iganga-Mayuge Health and Demographic Surveillance Site, P.O Box 111 Iganga, Uganda or hand deliver their applications to the HDSS front office located at the Iganga District Health Offices.

Deadline: 8th August, 2014