The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.aims.ac.za) is an innovative post-graduate centre for education, research and outreach has achieved global recognition since opening its first centre in South Africa in 2003. AIMS offers a number of educational programmes highlighted by its 10-month postgraduate Diploma in mathematical Sciences, which provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 top African students each year, and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, governance and industry. Based on the success of the first AIMS centre, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI, www.nexteinstein.org) was launched with the mission of enabling Africa's brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa's future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. As part of this network, AIMS-Ghana has been created and is establishing itself in preparation for accepting its first batch of students in the 2012-13 academic year
Job Description
Principal Responsibilities:
Oversee the design and development of information systems and networks
Manage, execute and report on the IT function on a day-to-day operational basis
Manage all IT resources and staff in use and develop an IT policy, procedure and practices manual
Report to the Director of AIMS-Ghana
Supervise Systems Administrator and IT support Technician
Duties: IT Tasks
Plan, install and manage the AIMS-Ghana IT system; this includes computers, Internet access and security, phone systems etc
Day-to-day running of all IT infrastructure
Strategic planning of direction of IT services and policy
Administrative Tasks:
Ensure maximum availability of computer systems throughout the Institute
Be responsible for IT hardware, software and maintenance procurement
Develop and implement new systems and maintain and develop the Institute web site
Take responsibility for the IT budget, disaster recovery plan and security policy
Be responsible for the provision of IT infrastructure services including desktop applications, IT security and telecommunications
Assist with the running of the Masters programme when necessary
Duty Station: Saltpond, Central Region, Ghana
Remuneration:
AIMS-Ghana is a member of an international network of scientific centres of excellence. The atmosphere and colleagues will be international, highly-motivated and offer outstanding growth opportunities
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications
Required Skills or Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related discipline
Minimum 3 years in a similar position
Relevant IT experience including good knowledge of desktop applications (Microsoft Office program suite), networking (LAN/WAN)
Extensive Linux experience especially Debian/Ubuntu; experience with scientific software like Scipy, Sage, and LaTex strongly preferred
Familiarity with "Google Apps" advantageous
Systems security administration experience
Extensive experience of the Linux applications and development environment
Strong systems, network and application design background
Excellent communication and analytical skills, and ability to think independently
How To Apply
To apply, send a cover letter and CV with the names and contact details of three referees to: ghanatalent@nexteinstein.org or by post to (as relevant)
AIMS-Ghana IT Manager Search
P. O. Box LG 197
Legon-Accra
Ghana
+233 302 544 102
For further information please visit: http://www.nexteinstein.org/ghana
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