Database and Network Support Assistant Job Vacancy: KEMRI / Wellcome Trust Research Programme

Database and Network Support Assistant: - Ref: No. DNSA11/09
Category:- Information Technology & Telecoms
Location:- Nairobi
Country:- Kenya
Organization Name:- TaifaJobs

Summary

• Database and Network Support Assistant

Salary Grade: 4.1 – 4.9 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Description

The Nairobi offices of the KEMRI / Wellcome Trust Research Programme requires a member of the technical team (a non-research post) to support the work of research and administrative staff in the following areas:

• Development of data entry systems based on research questionnaires and organisation and oversight of data entry as required
• Development of direct data entry systems using laptops / netbooks and personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Database design, database description, archiving and systems for secure access and back-up
• Distribution of data in a variety of formats in response to research needs
• Support to development and updating of the intranet and websites
• Development and support for administrative information systems eg. equipment inventories, billing systems etc
• ICT ‘help-desk’ support for staff
• Support for the ICT manager liaise with service providers and vendors for the adequate provision of supplies and services
• Assist in planning for systems upgrades/maintenance and IT infrastructure changes, install systems, network components and software
• Monitoring of mission-critical applications such as MS Exchange, Active Directory and MYSQL Database
• Provide software and hardware support to users
• Where appropriate to provide cover for the ICT manager for short periods.

Requirements

Necessary Skills / Attributes

• Higher Diploma or Degree in ICT / Computer studies
• Experience in Windows network environments and Windows Server Backup Systems
• Experience in first level network/desktop technical support
• Experience in LAN Installation and Support
• Proficiency in major RDBMSs e.g. MySQL, Ms SQL server, Postgres
• Experience with data entry and database design and management
• Experience with all MS Office suite of programs
• Good communication and writing skills.

Skills / Attributes that are highly advantageous

• N+ and A+ Certification
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) (Windows/Exchange Server/SQL)
• Experience in developing data collection tools using PDAs
• Experience in research data collection in field settings
• Experience in / knowledge of Open Source software.

Application Procedure

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Closing date: 11/12/2009

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