JOB DETAILS:

The application will also support the COVID -19 Incident Management System (IMT) at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) undertake critical operational and field activities.
The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners. AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR). AFENET is seeking to recruit highly qualified & experienced personnel to serve in the indicated positions below.
UNHLS/CPHL HIS Positions
The positions are in support of the HIS activities in the COVID-19 response to accelerate the implementation laboratory information systems, sample and results tracking and systems integration of systems used in the COVID-19 response.
1. Position: Network Engineer
No. of vacancies: (01)
Duty Station: Uganda National Public Health Laboratory services (UNHLS)

Job Purpose:

As part of CPHL’s ICT team, Network Engineer will work closely with Software Developers and IT Manager to fine tune and improve efficiency of Data Centre and associated network infrastructure.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
• Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation
• Configuring firewalls, routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security
• Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Arranging scheduled upgrades
• Investigating faults in the network
• Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science, Electrical/Electronic engineering, Mathematics, and Software Engineering
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification is desirable.
• An analytical mind, ability to learn new technologies quickly, Good time management skills, Ability to follow processes, Strong documentation skills, Good communication skills – both written and verbal and Commercial and business awareness

Interested candidates should submit their Application Letters detailing their experiences and skills, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic documents and 3 references online to:

The Human Resource Office,

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

via Email: [email protected]

*ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.

Closing Date : 10th July 2020