ICT Officer at The Veterinary Medicines Directorate

REF NO. VMD 06/2023
Scale: VMD 6
Basic Salary: Ksh 59,500 X 4,500-93,500 X 6,000-99,500
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Computer Science/Business Information Technology, Telecommunication, Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; -

• Effectively operating, supporting, and continual improvement of existing business applications, computer hardware and networks (LAN);
• Providing ICT user administration and support;
• Maintaining on-site and off-site data centers;
• Implementing computer security measures and guidelines to safeguard information against malicious or unauthorized access, modification, destruction and virus attacks by ensuring antivirus programs, patches are installed and up to date;
• Commissioning new ICT equipment, repairing and maintaining existing equipment such as desktop PCs, laptops, printers, monitors, projectors, PABX, CCTV, Biometric, UPS and other computer equipment;
• Reviewing, testing and evaluating both hardware systems and software solutions to determine their efficiency, reliability, compatibility and updating them as necessary;
• Implementing ICT policies;
• Conducting staff awareness on technological changes and emerging cyber security risks;
• Maintaining backup of user data, CCTV and biometric data on various media; and network configurations; an
• Monitoring network traffic and ensuring adequate speeds and capacity are being met.

Competencies and Skills

• Report writing;
• Communication;
• Presentation.