ICT specialists at Ministry of Health

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in IT, electronics, computer science or relevant field or Bachelor in computer science or related field, or Diploma in Science or Computer sciences with applicable professional qualification, such as Microsoft, Oracle, or Cisco certification and at least 5 years practical experience
• Professional certification(s) in domains of Network, Operating System, Software Development including SQL programming and algorithms
• Eight (8) years’ experience in ICT services management; IT systems, networks, and related technologies; IT administration and system security.
• 4 years' management experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Certificate of Good Conduct

Specific Duties

Report to head, KNBTTS

• Oversee deployment of the National Blood Management Information System (BMIS) across the Country and act as the administrator of the National Blood Management Information System
• Develop and implement of Strategy, Policies and Procedures for ICT for the NBTTS that align to, and are in compliance with the MOH and broader Government ICT objectives, legislation and procedures
• Development and deployment of ICT systems for the NBTTS including: Monitoring and maintaining networks and servers including security upgrades, ensuring access controls, backups and firewalls; Upgrading, installing and configuring new hardware and software to meet company objectives
• Implement and oversee an effective Enterprise Resource Management System including MS Office Support to support and manage NBTTS operations
• Develop and oversee implementation of security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats and implement data recovery procedures and systems
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies
• Build and maintain ICT inventory and maintain equipment and acquisition of hardware supplies, ensure routine maintenance
• Monitoring of file server traffic, usage and performance and provide backend support to the website
• Provide organization-wide ICT systems, tools, training and support, including a centralized ICT Helpdesk service to all NBTTS regions, and Transfusing facilities with adequate connectivity and ICT back-up; back up and restoring files, virus detection, removal and prevention and efficient end-user feedback and error reporting systems
• Oversee implementation of NBTTS telephone system (including deployment and support of VoIP and unified telecommunications solutions across all regions)