Emory university Ethiopia is registered as an international not for profit, non-government organization and established a legal presence and a country office in Addis Ababa and operating in Ethiopia since 2011. Emory is known for innovation, high quality performance, and ability to effectively collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders. Emory University is dedicated to implement a community based Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and nutrition interventions to support the Ministry of Health’s efforts to increase access to and utilization of Quality Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition Services.

 The country office activities are aligned with Emory university’s priorities of global health and its strategic focus on Ethiopia. Emory University has a qualified and well experienced staff recognized for expertise in formative and implementation research as well as collaborative quality improvement.

Emory University is seeking qualified candidates for the following open posts.

The Information Technology Technician will be provide all level IT related activities for smooth day-to-day operations such as handling networking operating systems, on-going software repair, installation, reinstallation and reprogramming, troubleshoots hardware, software and  all technology issues etc

Specific Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the organization gets compatible, secured, and consistent  IT support services

• Repairs or replaces faulty hardware, tests and error checks IT problems and proposes possible solutions.

• Collaborates with various department managers, project managers and regional offices to ensure that essential IT supports provided to staff and offices.

• Backs-up data, provides technical documentation and/or materials,

• Oversee the compliance to IT policies and procedures and ensures that the IT policies of the organization are shared and understood by all staff and adhered

• Assists with physical equipment installation (i.e. networking patch panels, racks or rack enclosures, and hub stations) on, under or above workstations, in server rooms and/or for specially designed furniture;

• Maintains a high level of familiarity with all hardware to provide maintenance, as needed.

 Terms of employment:  One year with possible of extension for all positions

Number required:    1 (one) 

Level of Travel: Regularly travel to the regional offices and field sites

Job Requirements

Education Qualification/Work Experience/Technical Skills

• BSc Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or related

• Minimum of five years of work experience in IT support services.

• Proven experience in computer networks installation and administration.

• Experience in the area of data management and automation.

• Knowledge of current applications and trends of Information Technology.

• Strong written and oral communication skills

How to Apply

Submit your CV and application letter along with supporting documents which should include remuneration requirements, contact details of three work-related referees via email: recruitment.emoryethiopia@gmail.com

  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.