Deputy Director, Data Centre and Network Infrastructure Services at University of Nairobi

REF AC/9/185/23 – 1 POST
Job specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with over ten (10) years of experience three (3) of which are at Grade 13. In addition they must have: at least ten (10) years of technical experience and at least ten (10) years of managerial experience
• Possess the following: managerial skills preferably gained from a corporate environment, technical skills in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or Computer, Network or equivalent at Masters Degree Level and good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a person of high integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out strategic planning for Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services in line with the University Corporate Planning.
• To provide leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of University Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services.
• To oversee the planning and implementation of Data Center & network infrastructure Services human resource development.
• To provide technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software, services and facilities.
• To develop, implement and enforce Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services policies, standards and quality assurance.
• To provide Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services to user departments in accordance with Service Level Agreements
• To liaise with the wider University Management in the realization of the University strategic plans for Communication & Networks Infrastructure and Services.
• To liaise with the other Deputy Directors to ensure effective and efficient running of University Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services.
• To monitor and evaluate Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services, related projects and personnel in the Communication Services and Networks department.
• To develop, implement and enforce necessary Data Center & Networks Infrastructure Services security measures
• To monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan
• To assist enforce punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at the work place for section staff
• To actualize the Service Charter requirements
• To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT