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September 27, 2010

ICT Officer Job Vacancy - EGPAF Pamoja Project

ICT Officer Job Vacancy - EGPAF Pamoja Project

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to recruit the following position for the EGPAF PAMOJA PROJECT

The Project will address seven critical areas of technical intervention: PMTCT, PITC, adult and pediatric HIV basic care and support, adult and pediatric treatment, TB/HIV, with Prevention with Positives (PwP) as a cross-cutting element to expand availability of care and treatment services through integrated service delivery, particularly within PMTCT sites, expand availability of provider initiated HIV testing and counseling, and ensure high quality PMTCT service delivery in five district of Nyanza Province.

Interventions will be implemented in collaboration with CDC/Kenya and in partnership with the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) provincial, district, and facility level Ministry of Health staff.

The project office will be based in Kisumu and seeks to fill the following position:

Ref: PMJ/ICT/2010
ICT Officer

1 Post

Summary

Reporting to the Senior Finance and Administration Officer, this role will support ICT capacity in the Project Office that will support the organization and contribute to its effectiveness, quality and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities

    * Support development of new ICT systems and enhance the existing ones
    * Support a culture of innovation and creativity in seeking ICT solutions to organizational challenges.
    * Ensure implementation and monitoring of the ICT Strategy to enhance the delivery of services, while clearly demonstrating ability to meet deadlines
    * Customize ICT systems into an interactive infrastructure which enables faster access to data and information and the sharing of ICT resources by users
    * Assure functionality of operating systems, network and applications software for effective communication and put in place measures which ensure security, privacy and integrity of ICT systems;
    * Maintain and/or develop new databases on a need basis;

    * Ensure Disaster and Recovery management
    * Perform any other tasks as may be delegated Regularly visit field sites for monitoring and support purposes
    * Support staff and partner capacity building on ICT
    * Document and regularly update ICT policies and procedures in the sub- office, and ensure staff adherence to policies

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

    * Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
    * Proficiency in leading edge computer technologies, programming and practical knowledge of databases.
    * Ability to conceptualize and convert ideas into solutions; At least two years of relevant experience
    * Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
    * Certification from relevant recognized professional bodies.

Application and Contact Details:

Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 15th October, 2010.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The PAMOJA Project is funded by CDC.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation.

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