CDC PEPFAR Grant Jobs – Information Technology Officer at TASO Uganda
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Job Title: Information Technology Officer
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Funding Source: Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda
VA No.: TASO-2017-HR/5
REF: REF: TS/HR/SORP-02
Reports to: Team Leader Information Technology
About Us:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) is an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.
About CDC Project:
TASO has received a 5-year CDC-PEPFAR Grant to implement accelerated HIV/AIDS epidemic control activities through a Health Systems Strengthening approach in Soroti Region, covering 8 districts of Soroti, Kaberamaido (Cluster 1), Katakwi, Amuria (Cluster 2), Serere, Kumi, Bukedea and Ngora (Ouster 3). In addition, TASO will be implementing accelerated HIV/AIDS epidemic control activities through a Health Systems Strengthening approach in Masaka and Kalungu districts, as a Sub-recipient under the Masaka Region Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) Consortium funded by PEPFAR through CDC.
Job Summary: The Information Technology Officer will oversee the TASO computer networks, and to install, configure and maintain user hardware and software (s).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Configure and install user software on all User PCs
- Ensure that all TASO computer networks are always operational
- Manage the Email server function
- Maintain and update anti-virus and Anti-spam systems
- Provide systems administration and ensure compliance to the exiting IT policies
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the CDC Project Information Technology Officer t job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
- At least three years’ experience in a networking environment.
- Skills in network management, leading to MCSE/CCNA/ A+ certification
- Broad knowledge of MS Windows, Linux operating systems,
- Broad knowledge of MS Office suite of programs
- In-depth knowledge of computer network system protocols (IP addressing, TCP/IP networks)
- Broad knowledge of the procedures used in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of IT hardware and software Server and desktop virtualization
- Skills in application software and statistical packages used at TASO
- Skills in administration of MS Windows or Linux server operating systems and communication and Training skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are invited to send an application letter, resume, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. All interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form, download here, or pick it from any TASO Centre and register in the applications book.
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please forward your applications to:
The Director, Human Resource & Administration,
P.O. Box 10443, Kampala. Uganda
OR Hand deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital
Deadline: 27th May 2017 by 4:30pm