Head Of ICT at Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)

Responsibilities for the IT Head Job

• Managing and administering the overall functions of the MIS department.

• Oversee the development and implementation of an effective ICT strategy.

• Coordinate Implementation, monitoring and review of ICT related policies.

• Oversee reengineering of the existing business processes from time to time in line with changes in the operating environment.

• Coordinate Planning, development and implementation the ICT budget where appropriate, to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure operations meet approved budget levels.

• Manage the department’s resources efficiently and ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the department.

• Support staff to deliver their individual objectives.

• Overseeing the deployment, maintenance and administration of the Institute’s ICT infrastructure.

• Coordinate training program for staff in ICT in liaison with the HR division.

• Enforcing standards and operating procedures necessary to maintain secure and efficient information systems.

• Coordinate implementation of an effective ICT risk management strategy.

IT Head Job Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.

• Those with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, with extensive experience in a busy ICT environment may also be considered.

• 10 years’ relevant experience with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role

• MCSE, CCNA, ITIL, or any other relevant industry certification in the area of systems management

Competencies

• Strategic mind-set with ability to undertake and monitor long term planning

• Organizational skills including possessing solid project management skills

• Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines

• Research, consultancy and training of new technologies to staff and students

• Knowledge of and expertise in the implementation of integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

• Extensive experience in hardware and software