Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology
Reports To DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the use of ICT in delivery of services towards realization of the Authority’s mandate.

1. Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
1.1. Overseeing formulation and implementation of ICT policies, strategies, and procedures;
1.2. Ensuring adoption and adherence to ICT standards;
1.3. Coordinating the management of designs and implementation of ICT systems, infrastructure, and projects;
1.4. Coordinating administration and implementation of ICT policies and procedures;
1.5. Overseeing establishment and implementation of ICT data protection systems;
1.6. Overseeing the developing work plans and budgets for the ICT department;
1.7. Coordinating the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems;
1.8. Carrying out systems analysis, design, and programmer specifications in liaison with users;
1.9. Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
1.10. Coordinating the installation certification, repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment, solutions, and associated peripherals;
1.11. Overseeing administering and maintaining web-based systems and database
1.12. server’s configuration;
1.13. Coordinating the maintenance of Systems security and Databases; and
1.14. Overseeing the management of outsourced ICT services and service providers.
1.15. Managing staff performance in the Human Resource Department

2. Qualifications
2.1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, or their equivalent from a recognized Institution;
2.2. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information
Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
2.3. PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification;
2.4. At least one IT management certification CompTIA Project+, CAPM, CGEIT, CSM, CISSP, COBIT or other equivalent qualifications;
2.5. At least one information Security certification CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC or other equivalent qualifications;
2.6. At least any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
2.7. CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body in good standing;
2.8. Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution;
2.9. Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
2.10. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
2.11. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

3. Experience
3.1. A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or
Private Sector;

4. Personal Qualities
4.1. Interpersonal skills
4.2. Creativity and innovativeness
4.3. Self-driven
4.4. Result oriented
4.5. Emotional intelligence
4.6. Integrity and professionalism
4.7. Equity and respect for diversity

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates are required to submit their duly filled application forms (available on https://www.kemsa.co.ke/download/application-form/ ) in either hard or soft copy formats marked / referenced ‘Job Ref
• Application for the specific Position should be stated .
• Hard copy applications to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked / referenced clearly as above.
• Interested candidates should not indicate their names on the envelope.
• Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit certified true copies of certificates, testimonials, a detailed CV, and MUST fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and will be required to attach copies of the requisite documents during interviews.
• Hard Copy Applications can be submitted physically or sent via postal mail and addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Commercial Street Industrial Area
P. O. Box 47715 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
• Soft copy applications can be sent via email to recruitment@kemsa.co.ke 
• Online applications can be submitted via www.careers.kemsa.co.ke All applications should be submitted and received on or before: 17:00hrs on August 16, 2022.

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