Job Description

Partners in Hope (PIH) is a Malawian NGO based in Lilongwe. In addition to operating a general clinic, inpatient ward and HIV/AIDS clinic, the program unit provides support to Ministry of Health and CHAM health facilities in eight districts from Chitipa to Nsanje.

Teams are working to meet the 95-95-95 targets for HIV testing, retention in care and viral load suppression through training, mentorship, supervision and health systems strengthening.

Partners in Hope – under the Care and Treatment Grant is seeking to recruit highly motivated individual for the following position:

POSITION:  IT OFFICER (1 POST)

LILONGWE BASED

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

To oversee the management of computers, electronic equipment and connectivity. The IT Officer will be involved in defining technical specifications for programming, Graphic designing, and ensuring regular maintenance of the equipment. S/he will also help to develop and oversee compliance of ICT and equipment policies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related designing concepts.
• Plans concept by studying information and materials.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials for designing.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies.
• Building and using computer-assisted software engineering tools to automate some coding
• Fixing bugs in existing codes
• Maintain documentation for coding per Partners in Hope standards.
• Provide testing, documentation, training, and support for third-party software products.
• Resolve user-submitted problems and questions.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Advanced Diploma in Computer Science.
• Proficient in C++,Java, HTML and Python
• Proven graphic designing experience (A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics)
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as the Adobe suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver)
• At least 3 years work experience with computer programming and graphic designing in busy environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience above should submit their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), relevant copies of Certificates, three traceable referees, include the Job title in the subject and deliver their applications either by Hand/Post to:

The Senior HR Manager

Partners In Hope – OHSEC Project

P.O. Box 302

Lilongwe.

Or e-mail: [email protected]

The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, 4th December 2020. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Partners In Hope thanks all applicants for their interest.