Head of Systems Job in Kenya – Africa Nazarene University

Head of Systems Job in Kenya – Africa Nazarene University

Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is an accredited Private Christian University sponsored by the Church of Nazarene International, which follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition.

It integrates faith with learning to produce well rounded individuals who are able to meet challenges of their times.

Applications are invited from qualified professionals to fill the following position:

Job Title: Head, Systems and Database

Grade: ANU 4

Department: Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Location / Work Station: Main Campus

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Director, ICT

Direct reports: Assistant, Systems and Database

Job Purpose: Responsible for identification, selection, development and implementation of ICT systems, databases and related services that support the University’s operations.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Develop systems and databases strategy, program, policy, procedures, plan, standards and guidelines

Coordinate the end to end development of systems and databases including analysis of requirements, evaluation of existing systems, identification, coding/ programming, testing, integrating, interfacing, deploying, customizing, documentation and version control

Coordinate the maintenance and upgrade of existing systems and databases, including addition of modules and development of integrations between existing systems

Troubleshoot and provide technical support to users on systems and databases. Work with user support to ensure resolution of 2nd level and 3rd level systems and databases related tickets within the stipulated Service Level Agreements.

Monitor and optimize systems and databases to ensure they are running efficiently

Work with third party providers to ensure timely implementation and restoration of systems and databases related services

Train staff on the usage of systems and databases

Setup and test systems and databases

backup and restoration procedures

Design and allocate appropriate user roles to ensure systems and databases security

Participate in systems and database audits and security administration, working closely with cyber security function

Develop and monitor the section’s annual plan and budget

Mentor and coach subordinate staff

Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility:

Participate in development of the departmental budget

II. Working Conditions:

Works predominantly within a comfortable office environment

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Relevant professional qualification
Member of a relevant professional body
Work experience required

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience

Skills and Competencies:

Executive disposition, and demonstrate high levels of integrity

Ability to develop long term integrated and cross-functional operational plans

Ability to operationalise strategy into action for the function

Business/Financial acumen, business savvy, innovative

Strategic management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organising and planning skills

Analytical skills

How to Apply

Applications giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualifications, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer) should be addressed to: –

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi

Applications should reach the office not later than 8th November, 2019.

Applications could also be dropped at the Vice Chancellor’s Office at the Ongata Rongai Campus.

Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that Africa Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.