Ministry of Education and Sports Jobs in Uganda - Database/Systems

Job Title: Database/Systems
Job Location: Kampala

Job Description

Responsible for the operation of the Integrated Loan Management Information System (ILMIS) and will be part of the team to ensure both the development and provision of the Loan Scheme’s products and services electronically, and of the Students’ Loan Scheme’s ICT services (ICT systems and infrastructure) to staff, customers and the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop in conjunction with the Head ICT, the strategy development and strategy implementation processes, and the annual operating plans of the Students’ Loan Scheme.

• Plan for the strategic direction of key electronic resources including Network Infrastructure, Integrated Loan Management Information System, websites and information databases among others systems in place or need to be put in place.

• Provide ICT support (infrastructure development, systems support, databases development, website, Intranet, Mail services and other related maintenance services) to the Scheme and its customers.

• Review and develop ICT systems and resolve gaps or weaknesses that may exist.

• Develop and provide technical support for the development of information databases and resources including but not limited to the Students Loan Scheme web based resources.

• Identify and develop new and innovative ways of disseminating information to clients and the public.

• Configure, support and identify the Students’ Loan Scheme’s internal ICT systems and ICT infrastructure requirements services.

• Ensure the provision of systems support and maintenance to the Students’ Loan Scheme and clients as required.

• Prepare and update a section work-plan for the delivery and ongoing development of the Students’ Loan Scheme ICT function.

• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Head, ICT from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• The Applicant should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s degree in either Mathematics (Computing Option) or Statistics (computing option) or Computer Science or Software Engineering or Computer Engineering from a recognized University/institution.

• Should have Certifications in MDBA and MCSE or MCSA. A post graduate qualification in one of the above field shall be an added advantage. Demonstrated experience in managing relational Databases of reputable organizations shall be an asset.

• She/he should have a minimum of 3 years working experience in the field of Computing and Information Technology gained from reputable organization.

SKILLS

• Team work skills

• Need to have strong research skills

• Analytical skills/Numerical skills

• High level of Integrity

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent communications skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills



How to Apply
Please deliver your hand written and sealed applications to; The Assistant Commissioner- Human Resource Management Ministry of Education and Sports Embassy House, 4th Floor, Room 10

Deadline: 17th July 2013