Job Title: Systems Administrator (1 POSITION)
Employer: Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 6th December 2013
Salary Scale UM 3b
Reports to: ICT Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Systems Administrator will be responsible to the ICT Manager in the performance of the following duties.
(a) Overseeing the provision of systems (application/ information systems) support services with specific emphasis in on instruction and learning activities within the Institute.
- Liaising with the IT Infrastructure Support Engineer in ensuring the continuity, maintenance and security of the Institute’s information, ICT infrastructure and resources.
- Liaising with key stakeholders in the development, implementation, management and support of; e-learning programmes, Students Information System, Library Information System
- Ensuring the all computer lab training applications and systems are fully functional
- Ensuring that the Institute’s website and social media systems are fully functional and well maintained.
(b) Maintaining all information systems at the Institute including
- Developing an application maintenance schedule; managing efficient implementation of backup, virus protection and security procedures, including data protection policies.
- Running daily and/or periodic system and data up dates, and submitting status reports to ICT Manager or other appropriate Institute managers.
- Implementing and monitoring all software based information security controls, policy, procedures and standards.
- Maintaining a database/log of all installed hardware and software as well as documenting installed systems.
(c) Supporting Institute end-users in using computer applications including:-
- Trouble-shooting to correct user computer problems.
- Providing hands-on support to end-users in computer applications.
- Supporting the end-users in planning and budgeting for IT requirements.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree (honors) in IT or related field plus a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
- The applicants should have a professional qualifications in either Networking (CCNA) or Systems Administration (MCSE, MCSA, MCITP or MCDBA).
- At least five years working experience, three of which should be at senior level with a reputable organization.
- Experience in LAMP/WAMP (Linux/Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP) environment
- Working knowledge and understanding of SQL Server
Rewards And Other Terms Of Service
Successful candidates will, on being confirmed in appointment, be offered five-year renewable contracts, a competitive basic salary complemented by housing allowance, medical allowance, transport allowance and an attractive gratuity scheme. Staff are also provided with support for continuous personal development.
How to Apply:
Hard copies of applications with comprehensive typed CVs, two passport size photos, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received at the address below not later than 5.00pm Friday 6th, December 2013.
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44 - 52 Jinja Road
Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138