Assistant ICT Manager at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

(REF. KEMSA/HRA/AICTM/HR/6/2024)

LOCATION:

The successful candidate will be deployed in the ICT Department, supporting the ICT Manager.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Reporting to the ICT Manager, the Assistant ICT Manager will be charged with the responsibility of deputizing and supporting the Department on implementation of the ICT strategy.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The jobholder will have the following principal accountabilities:

• Participates in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Supervising, mentoring and coaching staff within the department.
• Support in planning and budgeting for the ICT resources.
• Supporting the provision of computer server services.
• Supporting the provision of computer network resources.
• Supporting computer software services.
• Supporting management on the computer resources requirements for the organization.
• Maintaining security of the computer resources.
• Supporting the data protection and recovery systems.
• Support the maintenance and updating of the Authority’s website.
• Supporting the PABX system.
• Liaison with ICT vendors on various aspects that include service and maintenance through the existing Service Level Agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
The requisite qualifications for this position will be as follows:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology or other related qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification.
• Possession of professional qualifications such as CCNA, MCP, PMP, ITIL
• At least five (5) years’ working experience, with three (3) years in a Supervisory role.