MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
P.O Box 7062 Kampala Telephone: +256-414-540632
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DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
EMPLOYMENT DIVISION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: ADMINISTRATION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application.
Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources,
P.O Box 7062,
KAMPALA.
Closing date: Thursday 5th January, 2012
I. DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (DICTS)
Preamble:
The Directorate of Information & Communication Technology Support (DICTS) is a very specialized unit within the University system rendering support to all matters relating to information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the University. The core staff of the unit are therefore ICT professionals and the University is looking for a suitably qualified professional to Head this Unit.
Post: Director (1)
1. Reports to: Vice-Chancellor
2. Purpose of Job: Overall management and co-ordination of ICT support systems within the University.
3. Duties & Responsibilities
a) Provide headship to DICTS ensuring high levels of staff motivation and productivity
b) Day to day management of the University ICT policy
c) Oversee the implementation of all University ICT projects within a co-ordinated operational plan
d) Co-ordinate all ICT project proposals to secure funding from Development partners
e) Liaison with Development Partners to complement the various initiatives to develop ICT in the University
f) Strategic planning to achieve the policy objectives of the University’s ICT policy
g) Planning, budgeting and controlling all DICTS resources under the direction of the University Accounting Officer to ensure optimal utilization
h) Development and Management of the University’s information Policy
i) Provide Secretariat services to the Quality Assurance, Gender and ICT of Council
j) To perform any other ICT related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor
4. Person Specification
a) Required Qualifications: Applicants should be citizens of Uganda holding at least a Masters Degree in an ICT related field. A Ph.D. degree in an ICT related field is an added advantage.
Key skills/competencies
· Extensive knowledge of computer systems and software
· Proven organisational, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills
· Project Management skills
· Proven team building and management abilities
· Knowledge of the University’s management systems including information systems
b) Experience: Should have a minimum of ten (10) years working experience five (5) of which should be at managerial level in a reputable institution. Leadership at departmental level relevant to ICT management, preferably management of systems projects is essential.
5. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment shall be for a period of five years with effect from the date of assumption of duties and may be renewed for one more term subject to satisfactory performance.
6. Age limit: Applicants should preferably not exceed 55 years of age.
7. Salary scale: Makerere University M3 scale