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Position: IT
SUPPORT OFFICER
Number: (1)Position
Organization:
Makerere University
Duty Station:
Iganga
Background:
Makerere University through the Directorate of Research
& Graduate Training (DRGT) with funding
from Swedish International Development cooperation Agency
(Sida/SAREC) is implementing the
Iganga/Mayuge Health & Demographic Surveillance Site
(HDSS) project.
The site is a
population based research centre covering parts of Iganga and Mayuge districts.
Data about births, deaths, migration and morbidity is routinely collected as
well as verbal autopsies. Besides, research on malaria, pneumonia, newborn
survival, injury and disability, epilepsy, hernia and diabetes is collected.
The best suitable candidate is being sought to fill the position
of IT Support Officer;
Summary of
Responsibilities:
• Undertake routine maintenance and servicing of IT
equipment at the site
• Maintain and regularly update the site’s website with
relevant information and documentation
• Provide technical support for use of mobile handheld
devices in data collection such as notebooks and PDAs
• Maintain an up to-date Household Registration System (HRS)
database
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time
Educational
Requirements and Qualifications
• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Computer Science/
Information Technology
• Knowledge of Application development using VB.NET
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server
• Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to work and live in rural area.
Information on
Submission of Applications:
All candidates must submit a copy of their curriculum vitae
along with an application letter and official copies of educational transcripts
addressed to the Site Leader, Iganga/Mayuge HDSS c/o
Room 11 Makerere University School of Public Health, Mulago Hospital or The HDSS project Office
located at Iganga District Medical service Offices Building.
Deadline for submission is 12.00pm, June 25th 2013.
Please provide a reliable 24 hour phone contact.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews Makerere University
Iganga/Mayuge Health & Demographic Surveillance Site Project Room 11
Makerere University, School of Public Health, Tel. 0414-530291/0434-242668
