Job Description
SENIOR ICT OFFICER, MIS DEVELOPER (1 POSITION)
Faculty/Directorate: Information Communication Technology (View All Jobs)
Thika Deadline Sun,10 Sep 2023
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Overview
Job Summary
Mount Kenya University(MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.
In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of Senior ICT Officer, MIS Developer.
Qualification
• At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in computer science, information technology, information systems, or similar.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position or at Grade 10 within MKU
or
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, or similar.
• Applicable professional qualification, such as Microsoft, Cisco, SQL, MySQL, Oracle, C-Sharp, Python certification.
• At least five years' experience in a similar role or at Grade 10 within MKU.
• Extensive experience with ICT systems, networks, and related technologies.
• Solid knowledge of best practices in ICT administration and system security.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Key responsibilities also include
Key responsibilities
• Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and client requirements for software
• Develop intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the University
• Professionally maintain all software and create updates regularly to address customer and University concerns
• Work on building, configuring, and deploying SQL, MySQL and Oracle databases as required. Ability to manage multiple Database Servers, including administration, application configurations, upgrades, and system patching.
• Analyze and test programs and products before formal launch
• Troubleshoot coding problems quickly and efficiently to ensure a productive workplace
• Ensure software security by developing programs to actively monitor the sharing of private information
• Actively seek ways to improve business software processes and interactions
• Aid and support the coaching and training of other team members to ensure all employees are confident in the use of software applications
• Work on building, configuring, and deploying applications using C-Sharp, Python or any modern development tools.