Internship Opportunity

Are you motivated by a challenge?
Is your programme of study Information Science, Engineering or related discipline?
Are you seeking to gain relevant industry experience while completing your degree?
If you responded in the affirmative to each of the above questions, you may have interest in the internship opportunities outlined below.

1. Job Details - Asst. System Engineer Jr. 

• Assisting with hardware support & inventory 
• Assisting with addressing minor HelpDesk Support issues 
• Assisting with providing support to the Technology Sales team 
• Assisting with solutions design and development 

Required Qualifications: 

• An appreciation of the Systems Engineer Role in an organization. 
• Exposure to Business Analysis techniques 
• Appreciation of  technical Project Management 
• Good communication skills 
• Excellent diagnostic/ troubleshooting skills 
• Excellent documentation skills 
• The ability to work well with a team 

2. Job Details - Asst. Programmer Jr. 

• Assisting with programming and development Support 
• Assisting with addressing minor HelpDesk Support issues 
• Assisting with providing support to the Technology Sales team 
• Assisting with solutions design and development 

Required Qualifications: 

• Previously programmed Microsoft Windows Forms (WF), Windows Presentation 
• Foundation (WPF) & ASP.NET MVC frameworks 
• With an appreciation for c# and Visual Studio 2013 
• Exposure to Business Analysis techniques 
• Appreciation of various document formats such as PDF / TIFF and their programmatic conversion / manipulation 
• Good communication skills 
• Excellent diagnostic/ troubleshooting skills 
• Excellent documentation skills 
• The ability to work well with a team

NB. Short-listed candidates should be able to pass a simple personality and aptitude test conducted on site.


How to apply:
Please send your application (cover letter and résumé) as a Word attachment to resumes@ncu.edu.jm with appropriate subject line, depending on your expertise XSOMO- Assistant System Engineer or XSOMO – Assistant Programmer, by September 29, 2015.  Cover letters, if included, should be addressed to The Manager, Systems Infrastructure & Security, Xsomo International Limited, Kingston

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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

IT Internship

A financial support services company located in Mandeville is offering the opportunity for three (3) Computer Science or Information Science majors (preferably final year) to demonstrate their competencies in internship positions by working on live market-ready projects in programming, web-development or graphic design.

Training & Core competencies:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Science/Systems or Computer Science
• Specialization in one of the following:
• Programming
• Web development 
• Graphic Design
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Able to work on own initiative

General information:

1. Successful completion of the internship could lead to full-time employment.
2. The short-listed individuals will be required to be in office twice per week, however project requirements may require flexibility in working on own initiative.

How to apply:
Please send your application (cover letter and résumé) as a Word attachment to resumes@ncu.edu.jm with subject line indicating your area of interest FAF Intern- Programming or FAF Intern – Web Development or FAF Intern – Graphic Design

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, September 8, 2015 by 5 pm. 

Cover letters, if included, should be addressed to The Director, FAF, Mandeville

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Job Opportunity: Information Services Technician

Information Services Technician

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Information Services Technician to join our Information Services team at Jamalco.

Under the direction of the Senior Local Area Network Coordinator, this position is accountable for:

• Preparing personal computers for deployment to the workforce;
• Installing software on personal computers as per license agreements;
• Troubleshooting and resolving computer software and hardware issues; 
• Monitoring computer spares and accessories to avoid stock outs;
• Installing up-to-date virus definitions on personal computers;
• Working cohesively with other members of the support group to address customer requests;
• Providing backup for other infrastructure support personnel.

Qualifications & Experience
To be considered you must have:

• A Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or related course with two years experience in a similar role;
• Training in PC hardware and software components and network components at the tertiary level;
• Working knowledge of the Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of business audit requirements for information systems would be definite assets;
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills to facilitate interaction with internal and external customers and other support organizations.

Applications should be submitted by Friday, May 22, 2015 to: 
H.R. Department
Jamalco
P.O. Box 64
May Pen, Clarendon or
13 Waterloo Rd.
Kingston 10
E-mail: kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.