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Job Title:
Systems Administrator
Employer:
Ministry of Health
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Information Technology Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 10 May 2024

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Systems Administrator job at Ministry of Health | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Uganda is the government body responsible for policy formulation, coordination, and oversight of the health sector, with a mission to provide the highest possible level of health services to all people in Uganda through a well-functioning and sustainable health care system. Renowned for its pivotal role in combating public health challenges such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and most recently COVID-19, the Ministry has earned national and international recognition for its resilience and innovation in healthcare delivery.

MoH fosters a collaborative and service-oriented work culture, supporting employee development, professional ethics, and public service excellence, while offering job opportunities across a wide range of roles in administration, clinical services, public health, and health systems strengthening, often on both permanent and contractual terms. Since its establishment, the Ministry has evolved through various reforms aimed at decentralization, health financing, and community-based health initiatives, embracing digital health innovations and public-private partnerships to improve service delivery.

As a national institution with extensive reach across all districts of Uganda, MoH operates through a network of regional referral hospitals, health centers, and affiliated agencies. Its core values include equity, integrity, transparency, professionalism, and people-centered care. The Ministry is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, prioritizing community health education, disease prevention, and vulnerable population outreach programs. More information is available on their official website at www.health.go.ug.

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Full-time

Deadline: 

10 May 2024

Systems Administrator job at Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

Job Description

By fulfilling these duties, you'll play a vital role in empowering communities, fostering civic engagement, and driving positive social change through collaborative and inclusive approaches to community development.

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  • Program Development: Design, develop, and implement programs that promote community engagement and participation. This could include initiatives related to education, healthcare, social services, economic development, or environmental sustainability, depending on the organization's objectives and target community needs.

  • Community Needs Assessment: Conduct assessments and surveys to understand the needs, priorities, and challenges of the target community. Gather input from community members, stakeholders, and local organizations to inform program planning and decision-making.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with these partners to identify resources, leverage expertise, and maximize the impact of community engagement programs.

  • Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to support community engagement activities. Assign roles and responsibilities, provide guidance and support, and ensure that volunteers are motivated and engaged in their work.

  • Event Planning and Coordination: Organize and coordinate community events, workshops, forums, and other activities designed to engage residents and promote community cohesion. Manage logistics, secure venues, coordinate speakers or presenters, and oversee event execution.

  • Community Outreach and Communication: Develop communication strategies to promote community engagement programs and activities. Utilize various channels such as social media, newsletters, websites, and community meetings to reach residents and raise awareness about opportunities for involvement.

  • Capacity Building: Facilitate capacity-building initiatives within the community to empower residents and local organizations. Provide training, workshops, and resources on topics such as leadership development, project management, and advocacy to build community skills and capabilities.

  • Evaluation and Monitoring: Establish performance metrics and evaluation criteria to assess the effectiveness and impact of community engagement programs. Collect data, conduct surveys, and analyze feedback to measure outcomes, identify successes and areas for improvement, and inform program adjustments.

  • Advocacy and Partnership Development: Advocate for community interests and mobilize support for key issues or initiatives. Identify opportunities for collaboration with external partners, including government agencies, NGOs, businesses, and academic institutions, to advance community development goals.

  • Crisis Response and Support: Provide support and assistance to the community during times of crisis or emergencies. Coordinate with relevant agencies and organizations to address immediate needs, ensure access to essential services, and facilitate recovery efforts.

Systems Administrator job at Ministry of Health

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  • A master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, health informatics, or another closely related field is required.

  • At least a minimum of seven (7) years of work experience with Government of Uganda in digital health and information systems, especially in national scale deployment and maintaining digital health and health


    information systems.


  • Experience in configuring hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. as per the ICT policies.

All Applications for the above positions should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Health, PO Box 7272, Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya. KAMPALA, (and should be hand delivered to Ministry of Health Headquarters Security Registry in Room A.102, between 8.00 am- 5.00 pm working days)
All applications should bear the title of the post being applied for.
Applicants should include their telephone and email contacts on their application forms.
Only successful Candidates will be contacted.

Applicants should attach the following to their applications.
Application letter
Recent passport-size photograph.
Detailed Curriculum Vita showing three referees. Copies of academic papers
Copies of record of employment history (Appointment letters & Contract Agreements) stated in the Curriculum Vita. Any period of employment not backed up by an appointment instrument shall not be considered as relevant experience.
Copy of National Identity Card
Applicants who will be shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present Originals of their Academic Transcripts and Certificates and National Identity Cards at the time of sitting the Interviews.

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