John Snow, Inc. (JSI) - Information Technology Advisor (Calabar)

John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US based international public health consulting firm that manages four 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 US 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 pharmaceutical and other products needed for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/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 looking to employ qualified individuals for the below position:

Position: Information Technology Advisor (Calabar)

The Information Technology Advisor will be based in Calabar and will work under the guidance of the Zonal Director to provide oversight for all information technology related activities. The Information Technology Advisor will assist in managing IT infrastructure and provide support to the technical and administrative personnel of JSI Calabar Office.


Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure a stable, secure, and robust network infrastructure
2. Perform network configuration and resolve problems with infrastructure support software both at the server and user level, with emphasis on XP, windows 7 and 2008 server platforms
3. Install new software releases and perform system upgrades
4. Evaluate and install patches
5. Provide both first and second level support, responding to problems implementing planned changes, and managing projects
6. Ensure user satisfaction
7. Develop strategies for maintaining and advancing IT Infrastructure Ensure proper execution of advancement projects
8. Supervise outside contractors

Minimum Skills and Qualifications
Applicants for this position must be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline.
• At least 5 years of network administration and IT related experience .      Proficiency in working with Windows 2008 Server, Microsoft Office suite 2007 and 2010, Windows XP and Windows 7
• Strong knowledge of wireless and wired LAN technologies and protocols, network security and VOIP
• Hands on experience with CISCO products
• Ability to take initiative and to work in teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to: info_tech@ng.jsi.com
Instructions to Applicants
The above position is full-time position. JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume with the job location and salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume on or before 7^th August, 2012. Please ensure that you write the position and location applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will also be disqualified.

John Snow, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer