Vacancy title:
Deputy Information Technology Officer – Grade 14
Jobs at:
Machakos UniversityDeadline of this Job:
20 March 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 08, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
MKsU/ICT/02/23
Applicant should meet the following requirements:
• Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution, with nine (9) years experience in a relevant field three (3) of which must be at (Grade 13 or equivalent)
OR
• Must have an earned Master's degree in Computer Studies/ Sciences/ Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution with twelve (12) years experience in a relevant field, three (3) of which at Grade 13.
• Registration with a professional body and relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities;
• Develop system algorithms and models used in designing ICT systems for the University to ensure they fully capture the needs of the intended users of the system.
• Coordinate protocol types for the network systems for effective implementation of specific operation supported by the specific procedures.
• Coordinate the development of ICT infrastructural implementation plans for the University to ensure the intended output is relevant and necessary implementation steps are well prioritized.
• Ensure optimum system security application in all areas.
• Ensure there is compliance of software licensing laws.
• Coordinate the preparation of contracts between the University and other entities on matters pertaining to ICT.
• Ensure disposal action is promptly carried out.
• Prepare Service budget, procurement plan, performance targets and work plan.
• Prepare ICT project handover reports to inform on the success of the project objectives as well as provide a user manual for the new ICT upgrades for guiding users.
• Develop and train staff on use of virtual programmes.
• Maintain and regularly update the assets register for all assets in the Department for accountability purposes.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
Applicants must:
Submit two (2) hard copies of a letter of application, certificates, national Identity Card/ Passport, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education, professional qualifications, experience, publications (where applicable), membership to professional bodies, names and addresses of three referees one of whom should be present or previous employer.
Type the required information in the Job Application Form available on the University website, print, sign and attach to the application.
Contact three referees and request them to send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes to the provided address, before the advert deadline.
Send a soft copy (one running pdf file) of the application to dvcapf@mksu.ac.ke and a copy to mksuvacancies2023C@gmail.com.
Submit the two (2) applications in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Finance
Machakos University
P. O. BOX 136 – 90100
MACHAKOS
So as to be received not later than Thursday, 20th March, 2023.
N/B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Machakos University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and therefore, staff of either gender or persons with disability are encouraged to apply
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