Deputy Director ICT at Machakos University

Grade 14 – MksU/ICT/01/21

Requirements for Appointment

1. Must possess a PhD degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution, with at least ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field five (5) of which must be at a Senior Level (Grade 13 or comparable position);

OR

1. iMust have an earned Master’s degree in Computer Science /Information Technology or equivalent professional qualification with twelve (12) years in a relevant field, five (5) years of which should have been at the level of
2. Grade 13 or comparable, position.
3. Must be registered with a professional body.
4. Possession of other relevant Certifications/professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee the design of network systems for the University to enable connectivity within the institution for exchange of information needed to facilitate operations.
2. Develop system algorithms and models used in designing ICT systems for the University to ensure they fully capture the needs of the intended users of the system.
3. Assign protocol types for the network systems for effective implementation of specific operation supported by the specific procedures.
4. Develop the ICT infrastructural implementation plans for the University to ensure the intended output is relevant and necessary implementation steps are well prioritized
5. Link up with external internet, cloud hosting and other ICT applications service providers to facilitate the management of contracted services as per the agreed terms of service for the ICT infrastructure to continually be functional.
6. Advice on execution of contracts between the University and other entities on matters pertaining to ICT.
7. Ensure security of data in the University by overseeing the development and implementation of data access restrictions that require authentication of users
8. Prepare ICT project handover reports to inform on the success of the project objectives as well as provide a user manual for the new ICT upgrades for guiding users.
9. Develop and train staff on use of virtual programmes
10. Maintain and regularly update the assets register for all assets in the Directorate for accountability purposes.
11. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.