Microhaem Scientifics Uganda
Reports to: IT Manager
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duty Station: Kampala
Supervisory Authority Over: Systems Administrator/IT Officer
Job Purpose:
To provide support to MHS on ICT initiatives, implement ICT development, networking and
security standards and coordinate information needs and technical support requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To develop ICT strategies and plans and ensure that they are correctly implemented.
To initiate, develop, review, update and implement MHS ICT policy.
To develop and maintain an on-line archiving system for users.
To configure and maintain software and hardware in good working order.
To ensure the availability of the ICT system, LAN/WAN and data security, including regular
back-up and user access to computer facilities.
To provide advice on the acquisition of appropriate hardware and software, check and
carry out tests on new ICT equipment from suppliers.
To develop and implement measures to ensure data security and integrity.
To regularly update and maintain the MHS website.
To provide support in the creation, storage and maintenance of electronic records.
To supervise, guide and manage performance of staff under his / her supervision.
To update and manage the MHS’s computer hardware and other communications
equipment inventory.
To oversee network administration, manage the phone system and evaluate MHS
information systems.
To oversee the implementation of MHS Paperless communication policy.
To prepare and submit periodic reports to the IT Manager.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Bachelor’s (Hon) degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or relatedfield.
Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent is an added advantage.
Must be a qualified Network Administrator/Information Technologist.
At least four (4) years’ work experience, 2 of which should have been at a senior level
in Network Administration, Web administration in a fast-moving business environment.
Key Competences:
i) Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
ii) Creative and innovative.
iii) Ability to embrace change.
iv) He/she should be a person of high integrity.
v) Results oriented.
vi) Effective communication skills.
vii) Team player.
viii) Time management.
TO APPLY
All eligible candidates should submit their applications with detailed and up to date CVs,
certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates and any other supporting documents,
day time telephone contacts and addresses of two referees (including the current employer
(where applicable) to:
The Director Human Resource,
Microhaem Scientifics and Medical Supplies Limited
Plot 16 A-C Martyrs Way Ntinda
P.O Box 73496, Kampala, Uganda
Applications should be hand delivered to the HMS reception at the Kampala OR
sent by email to: recruitment@microhaem.co.ug as a single file in Portable
Document Format (PDF).
Deadline: Friday, 16th May 2025 by 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
