About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Job Summary: The Head Systems will be responsible for ensuring proper operation of all software systems/applications used to facilitate various University business processes that are accessed on the University’s computer network or on stand-alone computer systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively coordinate all systems related activities and supervise the systems team.
Send periodic updates to the directorate with regards to developments in systems administration technology and recommend ways to take advantage of them.
Develop new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
Develop procedures, programs and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources.
Responsible to ensure that adequate data security procedures (in line with the DUIS information security policy) are followed in order to protect systems and data from unauthorized use and abuse.
In charge of assessing and catering for all training needs of technical staff and end users and ensure the optimal utilization of all software in use by the staff and students of the university.
To work with software solution providers for the smooth running, deployment, upgrading and maintenance of university software systems.
Perform any other official duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, University ICT Service and/or Technical Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Master’s Degree with a bias in Information Systems from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
Must have a good Bachelor’s Degree (at least 2:1) in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
Professional Certification in MCSA, MCAD or MCSE will be an added advantage.
A minimum of three years proven work experience in systems design, programming and systems software and support post the Masters Degree.
Working knowledge of Programming languages and operating systems;
Current equipment and technologies in use; Unix system administration, enterprise backup and recovery procedures and system performance monitoring tools;
Effective project management techniques and principles and practices of project management and supervision.
Possess the ability to: Plan, organize and document system design activities and to configure systems to be consistent with institutional policies/procedures; Communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing;
Perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively.
Must be self motivated
Must be a committed and practicing Christian
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Please remember to attach two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To: Manager Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P.O Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Deadline: 13th February, 2015