Senior Information & Records Officer(Makerere University Kampala)-Jobs in Uganda

Job Title:   Senior Information & Records Officer
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Job location:  Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31st December 2013
Reports to: Manager Records and Information

About MUK:
Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics. The College soon began offering various other courses in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school certificate courses. In 1949, it became a University College affiliated to the University College of London, offering courses leading to the general degrees of its then mother institution.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•   The Senior Information & Records Officer should hold an Honours Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Sciences/Management/BLIS (Information Science Option) from a recognized Institution/University
•   A Masters Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:-
•   Information Technology with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
•   Information Management with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
•   MLIS with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
•   Human Resources Management with a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Science/Technology
•   At least three years of work experience related to Information Systems Management
•   Working Knowledge of the following: Human Resources  Information System, Records Policies, Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 and the Higher Education Information System
•   Excellent computer skills
•   Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
•   Data analysis skills

Age: Less than 50 years

How to Apply:
All applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacancies above. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application by the closing date.

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala. Uganda