Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Position Purpose
Saving lives. Improving health. Transforming futures.
The Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining the databases developed by the project in compliance with local law and global best practice. He/she will ensure the security, availability, and performance of the database to facilitate the smooth operation of data systems developed and managed by the project.
This is a contract position and is renewable annually based on availability of funding and scope of work.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Install, configure, and maintain databases on Linux servers (primarily MySQL and PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance to ensure optimal performance and availability, including transactional processing and response fimes.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect Databases from unauthorized access, including auditing and access control. Develop and implement backup and recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Perform database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ensure uptime and availability of the database outside of scheduled down time maintenance.
• Plan and oversee database software and patch upgrades. Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
• Create and maintain documentation related to the database environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database schemas, indexes, and queries that optimize database performance and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with system administrators to ensure optimal performance of the underlying Linux servers.
• Monitor and manage database server resources, including CPU usage, disk space, and memory usage.

Qualifications:
• Degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or related field
• Master's degree in public health informatics is an added advantage.
• Relevant certificates in computer programming and software development
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a database administrator.

Experience and Skills:
• Experience with data warehouses/data centers and implementing data management solutions at large scale.
• Expertise in database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server. PostgreSQL experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Linux database administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with database security measures, including auditing and access control.
• Experience working with Linux Server Administration and Performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud-based database services such as Amazon RDS or Google Cloud SQL
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python. Knowledge of database modelling and design
• Experience implementing data security and privacy policies.
• Experience implementing data recovery and backup, as well as
• planning for disaster recovering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to function on a high-performing team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers  by following the respective link(s)
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package
Note: The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity


All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION