ICT Manager Job Vacancy In Kenya.

ICT Manager Job Vacancy In Kenya.
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-25-10Location: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 Open MRS medical records software system in Kisumu.
Direct and assist the maintenance of Open MRS 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 maintainedKey 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

This information must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 5 pm on 5th November 2010

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI_RCTP
P.O. Box 614 40100
KISUMU