Information Technology Head Jobs in Uganda at Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)

Job Title: Information Technology Head


Employer: Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)


Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Application Deadline: 16th August, 2013.


Job Details;

Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU) is a marketing-focused, results-oriented social business that uses modern
management and marketing techniques to provide family planning and reproductive healthcare across every district of Uganda.

We are seeking ambitious, experienced and driven Individuals to fill;

1. The Information Technology Head position whose main role is to solve problems in a multi-server environment, through a variety of software systems and applications in accordance with the Standard Operating
Procedures, Donor compliance regulations, deadlines, contractual targets and budgets
2. The Executive Assistant’s position whose main role is to provide the Country Director and the Director: Private Sector Partnerships (executive management) with high quality administrative support to facilitate their
successful delivery of projects and operational activities in an orderly and well planned manner.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising multiple systems to work in unison, either internally or throughout a prescribed network of external platforms.
• Analyzes existing systems for effi ciency and recommends upgrades and design changes.
• Develop budgets to accommodate the technological communication needs of various departments and service areas.
• Give direction to the team and motivates the team.
• Clearly communicate Information System strategies to Senior Management and technically to vendors and team.
• Create, implement and support the country program IS strategic plan within a time line and budget
• Clear communications with multiple managers to facilitate identifying issues and developing logical, cost-effective solutions.
• Supervise security efforts to prevent breaches from hackers, and to keep data and confi dential information safe.
• Interface with management to report on IT activities and return on investment analysis for systems expenditures.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, computer technology or business administration is required.
• Skills set should include business analysis, system analysis and technical skills (networking or programming).
• A master’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Three to Five years’ experience in ICT management.
• In-depth knowledge of software, hardware and LAN (local area network) integration is necessary.

Desired skills, abilities

• The ability to work with remote teams
• Proven excellent technical oral, written, and editing abilities; ability to present and write infl uentially for multiple audiences
• The ability to manage vendors and monitor task.
Management of a team is essential.
• Must be able to satisfy stakeholders
• should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres
• Able to think strategically and a good planner
• Able to manage and motivate teams to achieve targets and to achieve organisational change.

How To apply:

Please send a CV and Cover letter by email to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug or post to;
The Senior Manager,
People and Development,
Plot 1020,
Kisugu-Muyenga,
P.O Box 10431,
Kampala-Uganda

 Marie Stopes Uganda is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

Marie Stopes Uganda is thankful to all applicants for their interest but only candidates
who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted