Opportunities & Vacancies

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In order to carry out its duties in research, training, and treatment in the area of tropical medicine, KCCR offers a number of jobs. You desire to join us? Below are all of our open positions right now.

VACANCY NOTICE

 

The management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR) is currently looking for a highly motivated and competent person for the position of  Assistant Systems Manager for immediate employment.

Main Responsibilities/Activities

·         assists in purchasing and maintaining IT hardware (notebooks, printers, digital cameras, scanners, servers and all PCs) in accordance with current KCCR standards

·         helps purchase and improve hardware and networks, assists with testing new hardware systems, and identifies options for upgrading existing systems and peripherals

·         helps maintain and regularly update all KCCR standard software as well as purchase new ones

·         assists with website maintenance

·         within the limits of his/her authority to act, consults with suppliers to ensure that the network, telephone system and computer hardware function properly

·         assist to incorporate market developments on relevant IT issues on his/her own initiative

·         assists in carrying out and ensuring general administration of the entire IT system

·         backs up data and safeguards the system against hackers

·         helps resolve computer and internet problems as well as prepares the necessary information

·         assists in advising on IT projects

·         maintains a list of all hardware and software systems, and updates this to reflect changes

·         documents the installation and settings on servers and on computer systems

QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

 

The Post holder should have the following: (E = Essential; D = Desirable)

  • Professional Diploma or BSc in Information Technology from a recognized institution (E)
  • familiarity with IT hardware and the software used, IT network systems, database software, intranet and a basic understanding of specific KCCR software used in the Centre (E)
  • At least 2 years’ professional experience in a comparable position (E)
  • outstanding working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, VOIP, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office) (E)
  • good knowledge of English language (E)
  • willingness to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management (D)

 

The contract will be for a period of two years (renewable)

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested persons should email the following to: The Office Manager, KCCR, KNUST, Kumasi no later than 27th June 2025, 17:00 GMT:

  • An application letter, motivation letter, detailed CV including contact numbers and email addresses of two referees copies of certificates and two reference letters and email them to: henrietta.addai@kccr.de

Only applicants meeting the requirements will be shortlisted and contacted for an interview