Deputy Director, Management Information Systems - 2 Positions at University of Nairobi

AC/9/184/23 – 2 POSTS
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 the following: 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 Information Systems at Bachelor’s Degree level, good communication skills, a good track record of problem-solving and sound diagnostic ability and ability to provide leadership in the fields of Information Systems and Research & Development
• Must be a person of high integrity

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out strategic information systems planning in line with the University's Corporate Planning.
• To provide leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of University Information Systems.
• To oversee the planning and implementation of Information Systems and human resource development.
• To provide technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software, services and facilities.
• To develop, implement and enforce information systems policies, standards and quality assurance.
• To liaise with the broader University Management in the realisation of the University strategic plans for Information Systems.
• To liaise with the other Deputy Directors to ensure effective and efficient running of University Information Systems.
• To provide Information Services to user departments by Service Level Agreements
• To monitor and evaluate information services, Management Information Systems projects and personnel in the Management Information Services section.
• To develop, implement and enforce necessary data and systems 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 in enforcing punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at work place for section staff
• To actualize the Service Charter requirements
• To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT