RCTP IT Manager Job Vacancy

IT Jobs in Kenya. SEARCH Information Technology Manager

Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is collaboration between 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 over 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the following vacancy for Sustainable East African Research for Community Health (SEARCH). 

SEARCH is a five year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health, educational, and economic outcomes. 

We are going to be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi-disease diagnostic
health campaigns. 

We will also be supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.

Job Title: SEARCH Information Technology Manager
Vacancy No.FN-024-03-013
Reports to: SEARCH Study Coordinator
Duty Station: Suba with frequent travel to Rongo
Duration: Annual appointment,

Job Summary: Design, monitor, and coordinate data, communications, and IT systems for the SEARCH study.

Key Requirements:
Education
    Diploma in IT or related disciplines
    Certificates in community work is an added advantage

Prior Work Experience
    At least one (1) years’ relevant post-qualification experience
    Previous experience in a clinical research trial will be an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    Strong analytical skills to identify and diagnose problems
    Knowledge in tablet computers, finger print scanners technology
    Knowledge in relational database development required
    knowledge on mySQL is  an added advantage
    Self-motivated, hardworking with good interpersonal skills
    Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work a s a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
    Installation and maintenance of computer, tablet, and fingerprint scanners Installation of tablet soft wares and configuration of hardware systems
    Assistance in project implementation and system deployment
    Technical support to end-users
    Liaison with vendors and services providers
    Engage in practical research and initiate ideas that promote system availability & performance

Applications should include the following:
    A cover letter with current position and salary (if applicable),  and date available
    A current CV
    At least two letters of recommendation
    Copies of official certificates
    Copy of the latest pay slip
    Names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
    An email address and a telephone number (land line or mobile)

Applications should be sent electronically to the email addresses below and followed with hard copies of the same to the address below: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI-RCTP-SEARCH, Nyanza
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100
Kisumu

Closing Date: 2nd April 2013

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