Fresher IT Technical Support Officer Job Vacancies – Ministry of Health
Job Title: IT Technical Support Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organization: Ministry of Health
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The government of Uganda in partnership the Global Fund, PMI/ USAID, Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) and other implementing partners plans to conduct its third Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets Mass Campaign for Universal Coverage (LLINs UCC) in 2020. Approximately 27m Mosquito nets will be distributed country wide. The Campaign is human resource intensive and therefore require additional support to the already existing staff to avoid compromising other routine program activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners.
- Preparation of electronic devices that will be used during the registration and distribution activities.
- Offer IT support to the national and field teams.
- Ensure security of electronic systems and devices.
- Keep inventory of all the electronic devices used in the campaign.
- Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a University degree level in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or other relevant fields.
- Two years’ experience in technical support
- Fluency in English.
- In-depth knowledge of computer hardware and software
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest IT and software trends
- Knowledge of computer networking, LAN, WLAN installation, configuration, troubleshooting.
- Good interpersonal skills, should be able to interact with all staff across all level and cadre
- Creative, open to new ideas and ability to multi-task effectively
- Experience in planning for field coordination in LLINs campaign is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications addressed to the “Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health P.O Box 7272, Kampala” and submitted to the Security Registry Room A 002. Application should be accompanied by CV, copies of Academic documents, copy of the NIN number and previous appointment letters.
Deadline: 6th March 2020