CHAI IT Fresher Careers - Assistant Information Technology Officer at National Drug Authority (NDA)
Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Seconded to: National Drug Authority (NDA)Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Clinton Health Access Initiative:The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity to provide high-quality treatment.Job Summary: The Assistant Information Technology Officer will seconded to NDA by CHAI and will primarily be responsible for providing overall support to the roles of the Head, I.T Unit to ensuring the proper use of the Authority's Information Technology resources, projects implementation and maintenance of appropriate, effective and efficient information systems. The job holder will assisting The Head, I.T Unit to ensure that all the IT equipment/infrastructure of the Authority which includes computers, servers, printers, etc are properly maintained and properly utilised. The incumbent will actively participate in maintenance of the organization's Information Management Systems to ensure integrity of the systems Area of Operation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Actively participate in in-house software development, maintenance and upgradingHelp in the identification of I.T needs of the organization and present recommendations for improvements.Participate in Disaster Recovery and continuity planningPrepare or cause preparation of database and templates for data collection and processing of information from NDA activities.Design computer generated reports from NDA databases and activities to guide policy decisions and inform stakeholders and the public.
Proactively participate in regularly updating of NDA web portal with guidelines, reports and other information to stakeholders and the public.Co-ordinate and supervise consultants' activities and ensure timely completion and compliance with the Terms of Reference. The job holder may be required to communicate or prepare periodic reports both orally and in writing;Work closely with/supervise I.T service providers and consultants in execution of his/her responsibilities.Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, I.T or the Executive Secretary/ Registrar CommunicationQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in either Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems from a recognised University.At least a year’s experience in a reputable organization.
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should endeavour to send their applications including updated CVs to chai@nda.or.ug as soon as possible. Only successful candidates will be contacted.Deadline: Position open until filled.
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