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Tanzania: IT Officer Job Mbeya at Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research
International (HJFMRI) | Deadline: 21st
February, 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) In
Support of the U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP)is an
internatP)is an international non-governmental organization working in
several countries providing care and treatment to people affected by
HIV/AIDS and conducting research studies and has been actively involved
in HIV and AIDS programming for over 30 years.
HJFMRI implements PEPFAR funded HIV prevention, care and treatment
activities in the Southern Highlands, providing resources, personnel
ans, personnel and services to the Zone. The program has expanded from
supporting the Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital in becoming a hub for
anti-retroviral treatment in the Southern Highlands zone; to community
support through decentralized services, with the overall objective of
implementing research, clinical HIV, preventiol HIV, prevention, care
and treatment services in Mbeya, Rukwa, Katavi, Ruvuma and Songwe
regions in the zone.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Community Development,
Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and community NGOs, HJFMRNGOs,
HJFMRI has been leading a comprehensive HIV and AIDS care and support
program in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania since 2004. The program,
which is sub-contracting with Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs)
and 14 community outreach partners, extends to 25 district councils in
the five regions. Collee regions. Collectively, the zone, which has one
of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Tanzania, represents a catchment
area with close to 6 million people (13% of the population of Tanzania
mainland). Despite remarkable achievements made over the past ten years,
the expansion of HIV care and treatment interventions remterventions
remains critical both at the facility as well as the community level.
HJFMRI is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position below.
Job Title: IT Officer
Reports to: IT Manager
Location: Mbeya
General Overview:
The
Information Technology Officer reports to the IT Manager and monitor
and maintains the computer systems, databases and networks of
HJFMRI-Tanzania. The IT Officer installs and configures computer
systems, diagnoses hardware and software faults and solves technical and
| applications problems, either over the phone or in person.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Complete Knowledge and skills on Designing, maintaining and documenting databases with Data Modeling.
- Provide recommendations on department applications best use.
- Provides technical support and routine preventive maintenance to telephone, photocopiers and email requests from users for all PC hardware, software and associated peripherals.
- Determine and document source of computer problems (hardware, software, user access, etc.).
- Keeping good track of all IT hardware and software for the organization.
- Deploys PCs and associated peripherals including new installations and the redeployment of existing equipment.
- Work one-on-one with staff on applications assistance.
- Instals and configure operating systems to agreed standards under the direction of the IT Manager.
- Maintains the existing PCs and peripherals to standards determined by the Team Leader, by performing upgrades, new installations and carrying out routine procedures.
- Answer staff questions in person and via phone on all departments supported applications.
- Asset management to keep a register of all IT equipments using asset tags number.
- Support regular and reliable backups and ensure that the Data backup and system are functioning.
- Provides at all times a professional, courteous and rapid response to individual users.
- Provide computer orientation to new departmental staff.
- Undertakes such other work as may be assigned which is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
- Respects confidentiality in discussing staff and partner organizational matters, also maintains confidentiality of HJFMRI-Tanzania and its project, fiscal and personnel related information.
- Maintains personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job.
- Undertakes such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
- Reports to work regularly and on time.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from three-year College or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
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Computer Skills:
- The following computer proficiency is (are) required: Internet Explorer; Microsoft Access; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Publisher; Microsoft Word; Lotus Notes.
Other Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts (basic math).
- Knowledge of and experience with: LANS/WANS; Windows Server Environment; Strong Knowledge on Microsoft SQL Server; Microsoft Exchange; Internet Information Services; backup systems; network/workstation peripherals; print servers; firewalls, spam & antivirus hardware/software; JavaScript, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets; computer hardware (replacing hard drives, hardware drivers, etc.).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Cover letters and resumes should be sent by mail through post/EMS/DHL/ or any reliable Courier to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, P.O. Box 6396, Mbeya or transmitted by email to; recruitment@wrp-t.org
NOTE: to be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB in the SUBJECT LINE, hand delivery applications are not accepted. Deadline for submission of the application is February 21, 2019. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements as detailed above should not submit applications.
APPLY TO: recruitment@wrp-t.org Before February 21, 2019.
HJFMRI is an equal opportunity employer; women are highly encouraged to apply.
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