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Position Title: Systems Administrator (1 Position)
Organisation: The Stop Malaria Project (SMP) -
Duty Station: Kampala
Background Information:
The Stop Malaria Project (SMP) is a six-year PMI/USAID funded project
awarded in September 2008. The project is being implemented by a consortium of
partners led by the Johns Hopkins
University Bloomberg School of Public Health,
Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP), Other Partners include Malaria
Consortium,
Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) and Infectious
Diseases Institute Limited (IDI).
SMP is supporting the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Health
in the mass distribution campaign of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets in Uganda,
with the goal of achieving universal coverage with LLINs across the country. As
part of the co-funded LLIN mass campaign (with funding from PMI/USAID,
DFID and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM)), SMP is
supporting the Ministry of Health, Data Management Center in this campaign.
As part of establishing the Data Management Center, Stop Malaria Project is
recruiting to fill the following vacant positions which will be based at the
Ministry of Health Resource Center and the duration will be three months.
Job description:
• Develop computer interfaces for other stakeholders that include data
managers, inventory management team, data entry supervisors and data entrants
• Produce detailed specifications and write computer program codes
• Test the developed software in controlled, real situations before
deployment.
• Preparation of training manuals for users
• System maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware and software
equipment.
• Training users on the developed system
• Providing daily data log reports to evaluate performance of individual
data entrants and data entry supervisors
• Perform real time data backups and recovery
Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• At least two years’ experience in developing complex software systems.
• Familiarity with current LLIN information systems used at MoH is highly
recommended.
How to Apply:
Please deliver copies of your CV, academic transcripts/testimonials and
three professional referees to: Johns Hopkins University, Center for Communication
Programmes, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue, Bugolobi (same street as Royal suites and
Ambrossoli International School) Attn: HR Manager. Please write on the envelope
what position you are applying for.
The deadline for receiving applications will be by 5:00pm, Friday, January
10th, 2014.
