Job Title: IT Officer (1 Position)
Reports to: University Registrar
Working time: Full time
Length of appointment: ASAP with 6 month probation period
Age: At least 25 years and above
Working time: Full time
Length of appointment: ASAP with 6 month probation period
Age: At least 25 years and above
Purpose of the job
IT Officer monitors and maintains the computer systems and networks of VU. S/He may install and configure computer systems, diagnose hardware and software faults and solve technical and applications problems, either over the phone or in person. It's therefore crucial to ensure the correct running and maintenance of the IT systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for ICT related duties, Management Information systems and Partnerships.
Create and manage VU website on daily basis
Advise on purchase and carry out maintenance of VU ICT appliances and systems
Arrange and maintenance of partnerships
Create and maintain VU Information System and records data base in liaison with the University MIS
Advise the University Registrar on Schedules and proper follow of project activities
Create and manage VU website on daily basis
Advise on purchase and carry out maintenance of VU ICT appliances and systems
Arrange and maintenance of partnerships
Create and maintain VU Information System and records data base in liaison with the University MIS
Advise the University Registrar on Schedules and proper follow of project activities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should possess a Postgraduate qualification in ICT – related fields
- Sound technical knowledge about IT, security of systems and latest developments in the field
- Excellent management, organization and time management skills
- Demonstrate leadership and management ICT teams
- Effective communication
- Awareness of new technologies and implications of adopting the technologies in Higher Education
Past exposure and experience in education institution will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems
- Three years of relevant experience in management of ICT systems
- The candidate should be mature, self-driven and ready to work under pressure.
REMUNERATION
An attractive remuneration package shall be paid in accordance with the University Terms and Conditions of Service.
HOW TO APPLY:
1 Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit an application.
2. Together with the following:
a) A detailed, signed and up-to-date Curriculum Vita of the plus names and contacts of three referees.
b) Copies of the candidate’s academic documents.
3. Sealed applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL”: POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR on the top right-hand corner of the envelope must be forwarded or delivered to reach the University Secretary on the address indicated below, not later than Friday 26th May 2017 at 04.00 pm East African time.
4. Applications should be addressed to: University Secretary, P.O.Box 30866, Kampala.
5. The electronic applications may be submitted by email to: vacancy@vu.ac.ug not later than Friday 26th May 2017at 04.00 pm East African time.
6. For more information please visit our website www.vu.a.ug OR email us on vacancy@vu.ac.ug OR call Telephone Number+256 417727019/ 0759996107 during office hours.
2. Together with the following:
a) A detailed, signed and up-to-date Curriculum Vita of the plus names and contacts of three referees.
b) Copies of the candidate’s academic documents.
3. Sealed applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL”: POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR on the top right-hand corner of the envelope must be forwarded or delivered to reach the University Secretary on the address indicated below, not later than Friday 26th May 2017 at 04.00 pm East African time.
4. Applications should be addressed to: University Secretary, P.O.Box 30866, Kampala.
5. The electronic applications may be submitted by email to: vacancy@vu.ac.ug not later than Friday 26th May 2017at 04.00 pm East African time.
6. For more information please visit our website www.vu.a.ug OR email us on vacancy@vu.ac.ug OR call Telephone Number+256 417727019/ 0759996107 during office hours.
