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Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Master’s Degree in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with three (3) years relevant work experience;
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Served in the grade of ICT Officer I grade 10 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years; :
- A holder of professional qualification;
- Membership of professional body; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Supervising and coordinating of procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of ICT
- computing systems (hardware and software) and data communication systems;
- Supervising and coordination of the development and maintenance of business application systems;
- Marketing and utilizing of ICT services in the University;
- Coordinating the ICT income generating projects;
- Supervising, organizing and coordinating the operation and maintenance of computer hardware, software, networking devices, electronic equipment, printers, monitors, un- interruptible power supplies (UPS) and other ICT electronic equipment;
- Providing guidance and procedures in operations and maintenance of computing and data communications equipment; :
- Planning, preparation and monitoring of maintenance procedures in the University;
- Identifying tools, services and facility requirements and advice on their procurement;
- Adequately document ICT maintenance and operations activities;
- Coordinating the installation and maintenance of University database systems;
- Ensuring that the database server, E-mail server and any other relevant servers are up and running at all times;
- Ensuring users access the required information in the database when they need it;
- Monitoring the database server’s performance and turning it accordingly;
- Organizing, configuring, operating and maintaining of database systems;
- Designing and controlling of the organizations database to preserve its integrity and prevent unauthorized usage or change;
- Maintaining database security through regular backups and recovery duties;
- Establishing the appropriate content and format of data records, the structure of data relationships and the appropriate data names and key fields;
- Database management and administration; :
- Managing database users and database security by assigning usernames, passwords and permissions;
- Establishing and enforcing database standards;
- Overseeing network installations, as well as monitoring and maintain the institutions ICT network and evaluation hardware and software;
- Performing network monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting and escalating issues, including proactive problem resolution and complex problem analysis necessary, to maintain network performance to meet user demand;
- Reducing operational risk and improving availability of the network by ensuring network access, monitoring, control, evaluation and documentation practices are maintained and adhered to;
- Developing, maintaining and performing operational procedures and ensure operational tasks are performed reliably and consistently to reduce the risk of unplanned outages;
- Evaluating new network hardware and software solutions and monitor the market for emerging technology. Define network policies and procedures;
- Collecting and analyzing operational data (especially incident and change records) to identify emerging trends and log problem records to assist with problem resolution and increased network availability;
- Installing, maintaining, upgrading and troubleshooting switches (HP and CISCO), routers, gateways, firewalls and other networking infrastructure for local area and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), including Internet connectivity;
- Training and providing troubleshooting procedures to helpdesk personnel for first line network issues;
- Performing day-to-day administration of the institutions network infrastructure; and
- Monitoring and troubleshooting network performance and security issues.
Terms and Conditions
Successful candidates shall be employed on Permanent and Pensionable terms upon satisfactory completion of six (6) months’ probation period and subject to satisfactory performance as appraised by the respective supervisor.
ONLY Kibabii University staff on contract terms are required to apply for advertised positions. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
Note: This is not a promotion advertisement. A letter of recommendation from the Chairperson/Head of Department on the applicant’s professional experience and character in general should be sent to the address below.
All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:
- Six (6) hard Copies; and
- Electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke by 21st July, 2023 by 5.00 p.m.
The six (6) hard Copies should be addressed to:-
The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 - 50200,
Bungoma
OR Dropped at:-
Kibabii University — Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 307
Please Note:
- Kibabii University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
- The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
- Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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