Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Arua, Lira and Moroto, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer
Job Grade: UR 7.1
About URCS:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is seeking to recruit dynamic, self-motivated individuals to fill the enlisted positions; following the support received from the Joint Population Program – financed by DFID through the World Health Organization (WHO) to Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS); to establish three new blood collection teams in Lira, Arua and Moroto Districts. URCS has therefore, been entrusted by UBTS to contract and jointly implement activities for this program. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
Job Summary: The System Administrators will ensure integrity and protection of data, computers, and accessories and maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees computer maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs function.
Maintains an operational systems network.
Assists in coordinating research work in related fields.
Creates collaborative links with other research organisations and publication of findings.
Advises Management on technological advances in computer systems.
Ensures dissemination and sharing of information.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelors’ degree or its equivalent in Information System, Software Management or Computer Science.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good command of English. Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates can address applications with curriculum vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic documents, telephone/email contact to: The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification
Deadline: 22nd November, 2013
