Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Job Opportunity: IS Analyst


THE SCU INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST WILL:-
Manage the ongoing development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS) and other databases and systems that support the goals and objectives of the Training and Development Department.

Be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of training solutions that facilitate the use of the abovementioned systems by secondary administrators and students.

Be responsible for the management and administration of the digital grading/analysis system (Scantron) of examinations/surveys and the approval and issuance of certificates.
Work closely with SCU Head Office Team, Resorts/Properties Training Managers and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to the development of courses, programs, and management systems that are in keeping with SCU’s goals and objectives

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support inter-departmental integration by ensuring that the LMS, SMS and SCANTRON content is coherent and consistent with exiting tools, policies, and initiatives.
  • Develop and implement training programmes for LMS, SMS and SCANTRON users, ensuring adequate user knowledge of system.
  • Perform all system administration tasks, which include but are not limited to, updating users and their profiles. Ensure accuracy in creating courses and catalogues, updating course content and creating reports.
  • Lead and manage the implementation of LMS, SMS and SCANTRON projects.
  • Create and update documentations such as flow charts, procedures and guidelines, training material, and user manuals relevant to the LMS, SMS and SCANTRON.
  • Work closely with the Principal/Vice Principal, Group Operations Manager, and Information Systems Division to prioritize projects, review the status of projects, provide hindsight learning from completed projects, and reports on LMS, SMS and SCANTRON related results.
  • Assist in the assessment of and the adaptation of a wide variety of e-learning tools.
  • Support the drafting of learning and training plans.
  • Test, install, configure, and troubleshoot a variety of applications to support an enhanced online environment.
  • Maintain curriculum repositories in electronic formats and ensure information is secure.
  • Manage the LMS, SMS and SCANTRON backup process to resume work instantly in case of technical problems.
  • Development and implement Quality Management Systems.
  • Recommend and implement changes in work procedures/strategies and organizational structure to improve overall efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintain and update the Sandals Corporate University Intranet portal.
  • Conduct Training
  • Provide statistical reports and develop and analyze tools i.e. Productivity Chart
  • Manage the administrative functions of Assessment for Certification
  • Ensure quality delivery of services; the accuracy, confidentiality and quality of data; and the integrity of the Assessment and Certification processes.

PERSONAL:

  • Excellent organizational skills, including self-motivated, solution oriented, the ability to manage own workload, prioritize effectively, and work with deadlines
  • Excellent administrative and reporting skills, including the planning and development of standard operating procedures, documentation and the writing of reports.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and successful experience with dealing with a range of people in a service environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in both formal and informal situations. The ability to communicate detailed and/or complex technical information clearly and accurately in the most appropriate format to individuals or groups who may have varying levels of technical knowledge
  • Strong commitment to quality while demonstrating the drive and motivation to deliver on time and to specification
  • A creative and innovative approach to development
  • Be able to work effectively as part of a team
  • The ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, or in a related discipline
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
  • Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCIP)
  • Certified Information Security Administrator (CISA)
  • Control Objectives for IT (COBit)
  • Comptia Security+

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • At least three (3) years performing a similar function in an enterprise environment.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, SharePoint, Forefront Server and Microsoft Exchange
  • Implementation and maintaining of common Database platforms such as MS SQL server and MySQL
  • Experience with system monitoring tools such as Solar Winds Network Monitor or Paessler PRTG monitor
  • Extensive experience with Learning and Student Management systems (LMS & SMS)
  • Experience with digital grading systems
  • Experience in planning and implementing systems to achieve high availability

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

  • Knowledge of Server Administration (Windows environment).
  • Proficiency in development using Microsoft Access, MS SQL.
  • Experience working with relational databases.
  • Experience with the SCANTRON system will be an asset
  • Experience with Moodle will be an asset
Interested applicants can email resume to cis@ncu.edu.jm, subject "SCU Application".

Thursday, September 24, 2015

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

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

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

Monday, August 31, 2015

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