Job Vacancies at the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development

The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health has established international reputation as a centre for R & D in drug development. the institute has established research and de nine development collaboration with several international agencies to further the cause of its mandate requiring extensive online interaction and access to up-to-date scientific information. The institute hereby invites applications from:


Research Site network System Engineer

Responsibilities/Functions

Surveys performance needs and goals of WAN/LAN users.

Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for maximum guidance in determining the most appropriate type of hardware installation.

Assists in the design, specification, and documentation of LAN configuration according to user needs.

Prepares chart and diagrams to explain network operation to staff and others in proper use.

Prepares checklist and processes to optimize the LAN help desk.

Analyzes work load, including traffic and utilizations trends to assist in IT decision making.

Develops and monitors appropriate security procedures to safeguard systems from physical harm and viruses, unauthorised damage to data.

Monitors performance of the organisations’ electronic mail network systems through quality and spot checks of performance.

Manage contract with service providers and ensure that maintenance contracts cover the entire network infrastructure.

Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda and instructional manuals as documentation of program development.


Qualifications

Bachelor of science (Bsc) degree in computer science, and current (Windows 2000/2003) Microsoft Certified System Engineer certificate or extensive windows experience and Cisco certified Networking.

Three or more years of experience with LAN technologies, including multiple network operating systems (NT, Windows 2000/2003 and Linux), topologies and protocols and wide area networking.

Strong knowledge and experience with PC hardware and software technology as well as Microsoft Windows system administration, file interchange, shared network resources, internet access, and electronic mail.

Demonstrated analytic, written and oral communication skills.


Prerequisite for the Job

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 3-4 years of related experience.

Salary

Attractive but will be based on qualification and experience.


Method of application.

Applications and detailed C.V (10 Copies) should include;

• Full Names (Surname first and in capital letters
• Place and date of birth
• State of origin
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address (including GSM, functional telephone numbers & functional e-mail.)
• Nationality
• Marital status.
• Number and ages of children
• Academic/professional qualifications (with institutions & dates)
• Statement of experience including full details of former and present position.
• Other activities outside current employment.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees
• Proposed date of availability for duty if appointed.
  

Applicants are advised to request their referees to forward references on them directly and under confidential cover to the

Director General/CEO,
NIPRD,
P.M.B. 21. Garki,
Abuja .

Closing date: four weeks