ICT Specialist Support and Infrastructure Management
Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, services, and education and training at the local, national and international level. More than 900 people from around 80 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.
The Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of the Swiss TPH conducts consultancy, project management, training and applied research work in international health. Within our health sector portfolio, we are managing portfolios related to immunization programme strengthening and monitoring.
We are offering a position for a ICT Specialist Support and Infrastructure Management 100%
The advertised position is funded by SCIH and is located in the Informatics Unit of the Administration Department.
ICT Specialist Support and Infrastructure Management
Your position
Your various responsibilities will include supporting the operation of our IT infrastructure in various local offices in Africa both on site and remotely in co-operation with the IT Unit at our head quarter in Allschwil. This entails:
Operation of laptops, printers, servers (NAS), network connections (WLAN, switch, internet connection)
Hardware/software support, IT needs assessment and access management, including operation, management and replacement of the IT infrastructure in the local offices in accordance with the IT strategies and policies (software updates, licences, certificates, etc.) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Provide user training including the creation of user documentation, and onboarding new local employees on the use of IT infrastructure, rules and regulations, IT security and IT procedures
Support IT audits and manage responses to audit observations
Implement and follow-up on IT security measures of Swiss TPH local offices
Your profile
Completed EFZ vocational training in informatics or similar with at least three (3) years of professional experience in IT support in an international environment
Good proficiency in French AND English (speaking & writing) required. Knowledge of German (speaking & writing) is of advantage
Experience in coordinating, evaluating, planning and implementing various hardware, software, and network infrastructure, including the deployment of default hardware and the implementation of smaller to mid-scale IT projects as well as the assessment and documentation of user requirements
Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 Operating System, MS Applications, MS Cloud Services, basic knowledge of Linux clients
Familiarity with best practices around IT security
Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills. Efficient troubleshooting abilities
Good organization, time management and prioritization
Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to adapt quickly
Willingness and availability to travel internationally for 30-50% of working hours to African countries and the ability to take initiative and work independently with professionals in a multicultural environment
We offer you
Meaningful work in an international environment
A state-of-the-art workplace in our new building with its own canteen on the dynamic BaseLink site in Allschwil
Interesting encounters with people from a wide variety of background
Attractive employment conditions versatile further education opportunities and mentoring
Application / Contact
Please submit your application in English online with:
Motivational letter including your salary expectation
CV (maximum 3 pages)
Employment certificate(s)
Names and contact information (email or phone) of 3 references in English
Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool: https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Jobs/All
Applications via e-mail or external recruiter will not be considered. As long as the position is published on the website of Swiss TPH it is still open.
Job Profile :
Start Date: immediately or upon agreement
Location: Allschwil (Basel), Switzerland
Duration: limited contract for 2 years with the possibility of extension
Percentage: 100%
Travel requirements: 30-50 % of your working time to African countries
Contact:
Sonja Bühler, Lead Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)61 284 87 78
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