KEMRI FACES Program ICT Officer Job in Suba Kenya

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). 

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and  Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Counties, Kenya. 

RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the vacancy for anInformation and Communications Technology Officer in the FACES Program. 

Reports to: Sub County Coordinator
 

Location: Suba 
 

Duration: One Year Renewable 
 

Vacancy No. FN-59-11-2014 

Position Summary: The ICT Officer will undertake a wide range of ICT duties by providing technical assistance on implementation and operation system and helpdesk support to users. S/he will maintain the LAN hardware and software. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Regular hardware and software maintenance
• Networking and network administration
• Scheduling and facilitate backups
• Trouble shooting PCs malfunction
• Liaising with ICT managers and ISPs in resolving Internet downtime
• Offer support to new and existing staff on new requirements and compliance with
• organizational ICT policy and government laws
• Conducting CMEs to staffs on emerging IT trends and technology
• Assist in project implementation and system deployment
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.

Key Requirements:

• At least Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or relevant field
• At least one (1) years’ relevant post-qualification experience
• Previous experience in a clinical research trial will be an added advantage
• At least Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or relevant field
• At least 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Experience in the management of windows 2003 server, MDaemon and LINUX operating system
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be flexible and willing to undertake other duties

Applications must include the following:

• A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary.
• A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
• At least two recommendation letters.

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 28th November 2014

eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager 
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program 
P. O Box 614-40100 
Kisumu

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email. 

Applications must be send through the email address in the advert. 

Applications send to RCTP staff will be deemed as canvassing and will be  disqualified 

Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be  immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our  employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified. 

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. 

Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.