Computer Technologist (Assistant Web Master) at Rongo University

For Appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least six (6) years relevant experience;
• Professional Certification in ICT; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Job Description

• Rongo University is ISO 9001:2015 Certified
• The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
• Plan for all Web Development services and content required in collaboration with other
• Units and unit heads and thus contribute to its overall strategic planning;
• Coordinate the implementation of ICT Systems/ Web Applications services component of University Strategic Plan within its vision, mission and culture and other national and international frameworks;
• Develop application and service strategies and service level agreements, test and deploy plans regularly, in collaboration with business units’ heads, and other key stakeholders in the University;
• Perform end to end web-applications development lifecycle projects and activities including development, testing, implementation and maintenance of ICT systems;
• Perform tuning, balancing, improvement, automation and usability of the existing web systems, software and applications;
• Works with various departments and strategic management department business analysts to identify content requirement for publishing;
• Undertake web-application problem analysis and resolution for application problems in conjunction with the users;
• Keep abreast with the latest web standards and development technologies and methodologies and advise University appropriately;
• Contribute regularly to discussion regarding internal process and system improvements in order to ensure maximum efficiency across the University;
• Ensure that the Website has information and resources required to offer effective communication;
• Provide guidance and support for web users to ensure that the website is maintained to the highest possible standard with maximum levels of attainable security and efficiency;
• Maintain and update interfaces and integrations, exports and imports, data extracts, reporting functionalities and ensure their smooth running where required;
• Ensure and provide continuous Web systems services’ advisory service to the University executive and other Units and units and other stakeholders through the appropriate media and;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.