Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya.
It is a rapidly expanding program. Due to its continued growth, the program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the following vacancy:
Position: ICT Manager
Vacancy No: FN-25-10
Location: Kisumu with frequent visits to Migori, Nyatike, Rongo and Suba Districts
Job Summary: The ICT Manager will be responsible for all aspects of information and communication technology planning, management and implementation for the RCTP programme in Nyanza.
Specific tasks will be to:
It is a rapidly expanding program. Due to its continued growth, the program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the following vacancy:
Position: ICT Manager
Vacancy No: FN-25-10
Location: Kisumu with frequent visits to Migori, Nyatike, Rongo and Suba Districts
Job Summary: The ICT Manager will be responsible for all aspects of information and communication technology planning, management and implementation for the RCTP programme in Nyanza.
Specific tasks will be to:
- Lead IT department
- Maintain and administer the OpenMRS medical records software system in Kisumu.
- Direct and assist the maintenance of OpenMRS at other sites .
- Provide technical guidance and assistance on the implementation and operation of IT systems across districts, including frequent site visits to assess and improve systems
- Supervise and help coordinate the work of the district ICT assistants
- Train staff on use of IT resources as well as build capacity of MOH counter-parts on use of appropriate technologies
- Provide help desk and technical support to users of the information system including visitors to the sites
- Administer and maintain the LAN hardware and software
- Liaise with the procurement officer on the purchase of IT equipment
- Arrange, negotiate and maintain IT supply and maintenance contracts
- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and brief key programme staff on new requirements
- Provide management of IT application incidents - causes, resolution and closure
- Engage in practical research and initiate ideas that promote system availability & performance
- Document new &/or update IT systems SOPs', How to's, processes and procedures for IT systems and applications
- Implement IS security, conduct regular reviews to ensure the organization IT resources are protected
- Ensure that all software licenses are purchased and maintained
Key Requirements
- BSC in IT/Computer science or any relevant Field.
- At least 5 years relevant work experience.
- Good knowledge of Object Oriented programming, preferably JAVA; VOIP technologies and configurations; firewall equipments and configurations and active directory management.
- Good understanding of relational database systems; MYSQL, MSSQL
- Experience in the management of Windows 2003 server, MDaemon and LINUX operating system
- Experience in supporting remote host connections and VPN tunnels
- Professional certification in CCNA/MCSE desirable
- Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team.
- Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision and to take initiative
Applications should include the following:
- A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project
- A current CV and copy of latest payslip
- Copies of academic and professional certificates
- At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
- Names and telephone contacts of at least 2 referees
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI_RCTP
P.O. Box 614 40100
Kisumu