VM Group Donates Networking Equipment to CIS

CIS Team Receiving Networking Equipment. Pictured L-R: Halzen Smith (Instructor), Stephen Cooper (CHIPS President), Khadeil Wallace (System Administrator, VM Group), and Damion Mitchell (Chair)

On Friday, November 2, the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Northern Caribbean University received a donation of networking equipment from The VM Group. The donation included switches, routers, and a firewall. They will be used to enhance the networking curriculum and aid in the effort to provide effective, efficient and relevant support and training to our students.

Job Vacancy: Systems Administrator, SRHA

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth. The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR –SRHA-Regional Office

Reporting to the Director, Management Information System the incumbent will be responsible for the installation and management of all systems including PC/Server networks. Functions also include the responsibility for the general systems administration within the Regional Authority and its environs.

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Familiarity with LAN/WAN/Internet Technology
• Working knowledge of Windows desktop and server environments and administrative techniques
• Working knowledge of network implementation & techniques
• General UNIX/Linux  environment knowledge
• Troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of at least one programming language

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent
• Training in the configuration & management of networks
• Three (2) years experience in Systems Administration

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than September 18, 2015 to:

Send resume to:

Human Resource & Industrial Relations Director

Southern Regional Health Authority

3 Brumaila Road

Mandeville P.O.

Fax: (876) 962-8233 / Email: jobs@srha.gov.jm