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Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.
KIBU/ADM/96/2023
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer 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 Ggade 10 or in a comparable position [or 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
This will be the entry grade for this cadre. Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Supervising and coordinating of procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of ICT computing systems (hardware and software) and data communication systems;
- Supervising and coordinating of the development and maintenance of business application systems;
- Marketing and utilization 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 tuning 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 databasc sccurity by assigning usernames, passwords and permissions;
- Establishing and enforcing database standards;
- Overseeing network installations, as well as monitoring and maintaining the Institutions ICT network and evaluating new network hardware and software;
- Performing network monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting and escalating issues, including proactive problem resolution and complex problem analysis as necessary, (0 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 increascd 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.
The applicants MUST:
- Be employees of Kibabii University on Permanent and Pensionable Terms for Administrative staff;
- Be employees of Kibabii University either on Permanent & Pensionable terms or Contract Terms for Academic Staff;
- Have served in their current grade for a minimum period of three (3) years; and
- Apply for only one (1) grade above their current grade.
ONLY Kibabii University staff on permanent and pensionable terms and contract terms are required to apply for advertised positions. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
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 applicants should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:-
- Three (3) Hard Copies; and
- Electronic scanned copies in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke
Applications must be submitted on or before Friday 25th August, 2023 and 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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