Senior Information Communication Technology Officer at KEMRI Wellcome Trust

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer at this level will entail:

• Developing  documentation  of  computer  programs  and  drawing  up  hardware specifications according to instructions; ii.analysing,  designing,  coding,  testing  and  implementing computer  programs and security systems;
• training  and  giving  support  to  users  on  effective  and  efficient  use  of  ICT facilities;iv.maintaining up to date equipment maintenance register;v.installing,  configuring  and  monitoring  Local  Area  Network  and  Wide  Area Network components;
• updating and maintaining the Institute’s website; vii.Performing regular data and application backups; and viii.Mentoring staff.

Person SpecificationFor appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

• At  least  four  (4)  years  relevant  work  experience  in  Microsoft  Dynamics  ERP systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Informatics, Business Information    Technology,    Information    Technology,    Computer    Science, Computer Engineering, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.iii.Microsoft  Dynamics  Professional  certification  such  as  Microsoft  Dynamics Functional  Consultant, Microsoft  Dynamics  365  Finance,  Microsoft  Dynamics 365  Core  Finance  and  Operations,  Microsoft  Dynamics  365  Supply  Chain Management, or any other Microsoft Dynamics equivalent certifications.
• Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Skillsii.Supervisory Skillsiii.Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skillsv.Interpersonal skills
• Team work

Terms of Employment:

• Employment is for one(1) yearcontract, as per KEMRI Human Resource  policy  and  Procedures  Manual  with  a  probation  period  for  the  first three (3) months.