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Jobs – IT Support & Asset Management Officer at University Research Co.

Job Title: IT Support & Asset Management Officer

University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project. The project supports delivery of quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and laboratory services at selected regional referral and general hospitals.

Job Summary: The URC IT Support & Asset Management Officer will work under the direction of the Director of Operations to provide daily on-site/off-site technical support for staff Hardware and Software administration, IT systems, ensure back-up of data and proper usage maintenance of all IT equipment and update all software and systems in use. S/he will also oversee all Assets purchased under SUSTAIN and located at the various hospitals as well as Kampala office.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or Computer Science, Microsoft certified course, Cisco certified, Programming.
At least five years’ working experience in a similar capacity with a reputable organisation or well established IT firm.
Past exposure and experience working for an NGO and/or in a development context is an added advantage
Demonstrated a high level of responsiveness
Detailed oriented and has ability to organize multiple and diverse tasks, but the flexibility to adjust to program needs
Motivation and commitment to the program, the job tasks, and the work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong skills in teamwork and Excellent analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication
High level of integrity, Honest and Trustworthy and Flexible

How to Apply for the job:

All qualified candidates should send applications including their cover letters, updated curriculum vita (resumes), copies of academic credentials and contact information for three professional references by addressed to:

Human Resource & Administration Coordinator,

University Research Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services,

Plot 7 Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru Kampala, UGANDA

E-mail them to: hr-uganda@urc-chs.com (Not more than 3MB)

Deadline: Friday 15th August 2014 by 5:00 pm

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