Nexia SAB&T seeks to appoint a dynamic individual on a fixed term contract in Pretoria to fill the following position that is funded through the Global Fund:
IT TECHNOLOGIST (Reference No.: THIS 03/03/21)
The Global Fund: Project Management Unit is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide ICT related requirements and support to the TB/HIV information system initiative and associated processes.
Qualification, Knowledge & Experience
BSc degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
Similar post-graduate degree preferable
Advanced written and verbal fluency in English.
Microsoft certification (MCSE, MCSA, MCP) and ITIL Foundations.
Certification in A+, N+, Networking+, Security+, Mobility+, etc.
Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.
Transversal Application Installation and Maintenance like BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS is an advantage.
Government ICT Policies, Procedures and Standards like DPSA Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework, Government Wide Enterprise Architecture is an advantage.
Project Management, Prince 2, PMBOK, Agile is an advantage
2 years’ experience in ICT Client/Customer/Visitor Support and Training.
2 years’ experience in ICT Policy, process, procedure and standard development.
2 Experience in ICT Support, network, directory and authentication services and systems like LDAP, Active Directory, e-Directory, etc.
Experience working with health information systems, including but not limited to TIER.Net and webDHIS is an advantage.
Experience in Open Source software including working on the Linux environment is an advantage.
Experience with software and website development is an advantage
Job Description
Provide ICT service support for the Health Informatics team as it pertains to TB/HIV information system software, hardware, networking and related services.
Management and support for the Transversal Systems (Application software, connectivity, computer client software).
Provide insight to the health informatics team on ICT related issues regarding the maintenance of computers, network and security applications that support the TB/HIV information system.
Provide technical support to the health informatics team on ICT related issues regarding new developments and interoperability requirements across various platforms supporting the TB/HIV information system initiative.
Support with the ICT related aspects of the TB/HIV information system during rollout of upgrades/new releases and other associated software/hardware applications.
Liaise with users on their needs, questions, requests and problems with regards to TB/HIV Information
Ensure System ICT service requests and incidents are reported, addressed and resolved as per the service standards.
Support the senior team with maintaining the TB/HIV information system portal.
Maintain a detailed dossier of ICT related queries and resolutions provided.
Ensure current technology is capable to support the required functionality of the TB/HIV information system intuitive and associated processes.
Engage stakeholders at all levels relating to ICT service support and delivery
Identify, mitigate, and manage ICT risks relating to the ICT Support and Service delivery of the TB/HIV information system and related processes.
Establish contingency plans with backup resources for ICT Support and Delivery of the TB/HIV information system and related processes.
Complement the ICT Disaster Recovery Plan for the TB/HIV information system and associated processes.
Report non-adherence to TB/HIV information system IC
It should be noted that the above position is a fixed term appointment that would culminate at the end of March 2022
Please forward your request to [email protected] for the detailed job specification. Please reflect the position you intend applying for in the subject line and include the reference number.
Applicants who do not receive a response within 6 weeks of the closing date must regard their response as unsuccessful, as communique would only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Nexia SAB&T reserves the right not to appoint.
THIS PROCESS IS ADMINISTERED BY NEXIA SAB&T