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Vacancy Announcement
Malteser International is a German non-governmental organization providing humanitarian assistance and development aid for people in need in over 20 countries. Malteser International is currently working with temporary refugee shelters and surrounding villages in Sob-Moei district, Mae Hong Son province in Thailand. Our office located in Mae Sariang is looking for an efficient, motivated and experienced Thai national for the position as Database Administrator.
Database Administrator (1)
Duty Station: Mae Sariang town, Mae Hong Son province
Work locations: Mae Saring, Mae La Ma Luang and Mae La Oon Camp
Main Responsibilities/Duties
Improve and ensure efficient management of data by designing new or modifying old databases
Provide technical assistance to other personnel involved in database system applications
Act as main focal person in-charge of the Malaria Information System (MIS) setup under the Global Fund Malaria project
Train staffs to be able to operate and maintain regular data back-up and organize data storage
Provide quality control by checking accuracy and correctness of data entry done by respective staff members responsible for database
Endorse and operate database management systems and perform and generate relevant reports as needed and requested from the program components.
Create user-friendly manuals with step-by-step guidance for database operator for each separate database created or modified.
Supervise data entry staffs in both camps
Ensure backup procedure are documented to implement full database recovery
Essential Qualifications/Skills:
Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field
Proven strong competence and technical expertise for Microsoft Access and SQL or equivalent skills and technical knowledge server with strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
Understand and experience with server-client computing and relational database environments
Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting techniques
Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices
Strong in analytical thinking, prioritize tasks, system design/analysis, and problem solving skills
Intermediate/Good level of written and spoken English/Thai an asset
Possible starting date: as soon as possible.
Deadline for Application: 13 October 2015
Candidates should submit their application including CV, photo, copy of educational certificates, references and expected salary to:
Malteser International
234 Moo 12, Lang Panit Road, Ban Kard Sub-District, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, 58110
OR SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION BY EMAIL TO:
hr.msr1@malteser-international.org
Only short listed candidates will be notified for test and personal interview.