Ministry of Health ICT Specialists - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health ICT Specialists - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.


Terms of Service: 18- month contract

Station: NBTTS HQ, Nairobi

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

Master’s degree or equivalent in IT, electronics, computer science or relevant field
or Bachelor in computer science or related field, or Diploma in Science or Computer sciences with applicable professional qualification, such as Microsoft, Oracle, or Cisco certification and at least 5 years practical experience

Professional certification(s) in domains of Network, Operating System, Software Development including SQL programming and algorithms

Eight (8) years’ experience in ICT services management; IT systems, networks, and related technologies; IT administration and system security.

4 years' management experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Certificate of Good Conduct

Specific Duties

Report to head, KNBTTS

Oversee deployment of the National Blood Management Information System (BMIS) across the Country and act as the administrator of the National Blood Management Information System

Develop and implement of Strategy, Policies and Procedures for ICT for the NBTTS that align to, and are in compliance with the MOH and broader Government ICT objectives, legislation and procedures

Development and deployment of ICT systems for the NBTTS including: Monitoring and maintaining networks and servers including security upgrades, ensuring access controls, backups and firewalls; Upgrading, installing and configuring new hardware
and software to meet company objectives

Implement and oversee an effective Enterprise Resource Management System including MS Office Support to support and manage NBTTS operations

Develop and oversee implementation of security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats and implement data recovery procedures and systems

Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Build and maintain ICT inventory and maintain equipment and acquisition of hardware supplies, ensure routine maintenance

Monitoring of file server traffic, usage and performance and provide backend support to the website

Provide organization-wide ICT systems, tools, training and support, including a centralized ICT Helpdesk service to all NBTTS regions, and Transfusing facilities with adequate connectivity and ICT back-up; back up and restoring files, virus detection, removal and prevention and efficient end-user feedback and error reporting systems

Oversee implementation of NBTTS telephone system (including deployment and support of VoIP and unified telecommunications solutions across all regions)

Note: The best ICT Specialist will be selected based on qualifications and relevant
experience

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health ICT Specialists - Jobs in Kenya



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