MKU ICT Officers Job (Systems/Network/Web Administrators)

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Overview

Mount Kenya University(MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions.

Qualification

1. Bachelor’s degree with specialization in ICT or its equivalent.

2. Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle).

3. Minimum of 3years’ experience or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assessing the ICT Requirements of Departments in liaison with the other ICT staff to meet the needs of these Departments;

2. Conducting user training and support for all staff on the necessary skills needed for effective service delivery in the end-user environment;

3. Developing and maintaining suitable tools for the preparation of statistics and reports as may be required from time to time by the University;

4. Working closely with the applications team, network team, technical team and the University administration   to   coordinate   their   efforts   towards    effective user support in the Departments

5. Developing, maintaining and regularly carrying out appropriate data and application backup and security procedures.

6. Designing, developing test and maintaining core applications and databases towards meeting the expanding needs of the University;

7. Working closely with the network team, ICT support team and the University Management towards achieving an effective, fully integrated information system to meet the changing needs of the University.

8. Designing and implementing disaster recovery and continuity systems for University software applications and databases; and Train and develop the requisite leadership, managerial and technical skills towards meeting the needs of the Applications Management Team.

9. Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree with specialization in ICT or its equivalent.

2. Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle).

3. Minimum of 3years’ experience or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

HOW TO APPLY

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