John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US based company is set to recruit for the position of an IT Advisor. We are an international Public Health consulting firm and manages two (2) projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja, Nigeria. Through the Partnership for Supply Chain Management consortium, JSI implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project for the US Government as part of the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose is to establish and operate a safe, secure, reliable and sustainable supply chain management system to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed for the care and treatment of persons with H IV/AIDS and related infections. JSI implements the USAID DELIVER Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a global technical assistance project aimed at increasing the availability of essential health supplies through procurement services and assistance designed to strengthen health commodity supply chains in developing countries.
JSI is seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position:
Job Title: IT Advisor
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Description:
Supervision and Reporting:
- The IT Advisor will work under the guidance of the IT Operations Manager, who is his/her supervisor
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Ensure and maintain a stable, secure, and robust network infrastructure.
- Performs network configuration and, resolves problems with infrastructure support software both at the server and user level, with the emphasis on XP, 7, 8 and 2008 Server platforms.
- Installs new software releases, system upgrades.
- Evaluates and installs patches.
- Provide both first and second level support, responding to problems, implementing planned changes, and managing projects.
- Ensure user satisfaction.
- Develop strategies for maintaining and advancing the IT Infrastructure.
- Ensure proper execution of such advancement projects.
- Supervise outside contractors.
Qualifications
Applicants for this position should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:
- B.Sc. Degree in IT or related sciences.
- At least 3 years of network administration and IT related experience.
- Proficiency working with Windows 2008 and 2012 Server, Microsoft Office suite 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013, WindowsXP,Windows7 and 8 required.
- Strong knowledge of wireless and wired LAN technologies protocols, programming and network security.
- Is able to take initiative and to work in teams.
- Excellent verbal and written English.
Remuneration
- JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.
Application Closing Date
21st January, 2014.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume with salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume to: info_tech@ng.jsi.com Please ensure that you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified.
Note: Multiple Applicants will also be disqualified.
