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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER X2 |
John Snow Inc. |
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Posted 2019-03-19 03:09:34
John
Snow, Inc.
Supporting an AIDS-Free Era
Job Vacancy
Background
John
Snow, Inc. (JSI) seeks highly qualified and accomplished public health leaders
and providers for the awarded United States Agency for International
Development (USAID)/PEPFAR-funded Supporting an AIDS-Free Era (SAFE) Project in
Zambia. The five-year project which is led by JSI in partnership with Abt
Associates, mothers2mothers, and the Catholic Medical Mission Board, works to
reduce HIV mortality, morbidity and transmission, while improving nutrition
outcomes and family planning integration in three provinces: Central,
Copperbelt, and North-Western. USAID/PEPFAR SAFE will work with the GRZ,
private sector and civil society institutions at the national, provincial, and
district level to increase access to ART for HIV positive adults and children,
reduce the incidence of new infections, improve Nutritional Assessment,
Counselling and Services (NACS) and family planning services, and increase the
capacity of local health institutions to better serve affected populations.
Position:
Information Technology Officer (x2)
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Kabwe (1), Solwezi (1)
Reports to: Provincial Operations Manager
Responsibilities:
IT
Officer is primarily responsible for the smooth running of computer systems in
the Provincial Office in Kabwe/Solwezi and supported facilities. The IT Officer
will operate as part of the Project’s IT unit and take direction from the
Senior IT officer and IT HQ staff; ensuring users are properly supported in a
timely manner, responding within agreed time limits to call-outs;
Individual
tasks will vary depending on the needs of the organization will include:
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installing
and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications;
§
monitoring
and maintaining computer systems and networks;
§
talking
staff through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone,
to help set up systems or resolve issues;
§
troubleshooting
system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software
faults;
§
replacing
computer parts as required;
§
providing
support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports;
§
following
diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
§
supporting
the roll-out of new software/applications;
§
supporting
the use of SmartCare in supported Health Facilities
setting up new users’ accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues;
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Conducting
electrical safety checks on computer equipment.
Required
Qualifications:
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Degree
in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from a recognized
University OR a Diploma with appropriate experience in IT
§
At
least two (2) years of relevant work experience
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Experience
in supporting local area networks, setting up and maintaining computer
hardware, computer user support
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Must
be able to communicate well in spoken and written English
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Ability
to use MS Office Suite applications, Windows 7/8/10, Windows Server 2012
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Successful
candidate will work continuously on a task until completion (or referral to
third parties, if appropriate);
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Able
to prioritize and manage many open cases at one time;
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Must
rapidly establishing a good working relationships;
§
Preferred
skills in database management and SmartCare.
Mode
of Application:
Send
an application via email to saferecruitment@jsi.com In the subject
line please indicate the position you are applying for; only those applications
that reference the position in the subject line will be reviewed. Your
application should consist of a cover letter and CV with three references and
full addresses and contact information.
Closing
Date: Saturday, 31 March, 2019
Please
note that you do not need to apply if you don’t meet the minimum requirements.
Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have
not heard from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that
your application was not successful.
John Snow, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace
diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all
qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national
origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or
military status (special disabled veterans or veteran status) in any employment
decisions. M/F/V/D
To apply for this
job email your details to saferecruitment@jsi.com