Karen Hospital ICT Infrastructure Administrator Job in Nairobi Kenya

We are looking for dynamic, result oriented ICT Infrastructure Administrator, who is a team player with honesty and integrity, excellent communication skills to take up challenging position. He/she must also possess the following desired competences academic qualifications and professional experience.

Responsible

He/she will be responsible for all matters relating to network management, systems administration and operations, telecommunications, system security and support to customer services/help desk.

Key work roles

The ICT infrastructure Administrator will be responsible for the following:Day to day administration, monitoring and first line support of the local area networks, wide area network and Internet links.Integration of new and replacement of network, hardware and telecommunication components.Working with employees to ensure the network keeps pace with user requirements and expectations and those enhancements to existing networks and installation of new networks are implemented efficiently, and with the least disruption to existing users and services.Leading or participating in projects in accordance with TKH strategic direction and Infrastructure & Systems Development Plan;Regularly audits systems/services and equipment to ensure that optimum functionality is being provided.Monitors backup systems to ensure jobs are completing correctly and restores are done as necessary.Administer and monitor the telecommunication facilities e.g. IP telephony, contact center infrastructure, ISDN links and VOIP links.Train users on new systemsExperience of at least 5 years in system administration on Microsoft  and Linux oriented infrastructure;Experience in maintenance of Microsoft Server operation system, and core Microsoft server-side services such as Active Directory, Exchange Server and SharePoint;Experience in maintenance of LAN, WAN, Servers, PABX and telephonyWork experience in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment.Excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing;Strong analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to anticipate potential problems, determine and implement solutions;Excellent organizational skills with the ability to organize, plan and track assignments for consultant’s work.Job Specifications

Educational Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/IT from a recognized institutionMicrosoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org . All relevant copies of certificates should be attached to the email.

All Applications must be received by close of business 14th September 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.