Medical Teams Uganda
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The IT Graduate Intern contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International calling by providing Level 1 helpdesk support and basic IT services across MTI field offices, including upcountry locations, ensuring operational continuity and staff capacity to use digital tools effectively.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Helpdesk (Level 1)
First point of contact for IT support; log, triage, and resolve staff tickets promptly.
- Internet Connectivity
Diagnose LAN WAN and ISP issues; troubleshoot Cisco Meraki Wi Fi access points.
- Hardware – Laptops & Devices
Perform diagnostics, basic repairs, OS reinstalls, driver updates on staff equipment.
- Microsoft 365 Support
Troubleshoot Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive; and multi factor authentication concerns
- Leased Printer Management
Coordinate vendor maintenance; coordinate toner replacement schedules, resolve driver network issues and track consumables.
- Adobe Sign Training.
Support staff with basic guidance on adobe sign esignature workflows; produce quickreference guides.
- M365 Onboarding Training
Facilitate onboarding sessions for new staff covering email, Teams, and shared drives.
- IT Asset Register
Coordinate with Assets dept and ensure accurate asset inventory; conduct periodic audits and reconcile records.
DELIVERABLES
- Weekly IT support log (tickets received, resolved, escalated).
- Weekly IT support meeting with IT Coordinator (updates on region challenges).
- Updated IT Asset Register with accurate inventory across all supported offices.
- Monthly IT report (issues addressed, recommendations with the supported location).
- End of Internship Report summarizing activities, gaps, and IT improvement recommendations.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Diploma Certificate in IT – Hardware & Software, Networking, or equivalent technical certification.
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. (Preferred.)
- Certifications in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft MS 900, or CCNA (added advantage)
EXPERIENCE
Not mandatory, however, person must have graduated not more than 2 years ago.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Windows OS, M365 suite, basic networking (TCP IP, LAN, Wi Fi), hardware repair, printer setup, Cisco hardware knowledge.
- Basic understanding of computer systems, hardware, and software
- Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, DNS, routers, TCP IP)
- Basic cybersecurity principles (password security, data protection, threats)
- Familiarity with at least one programming language: Common ones: Python, Java, JavaScript, C#
- Basics of database management systems (DBMS)
- Ability to write simple SQL queries
- Understanding of data storage and retrieval



