Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya and as currently established and dully accredited to continue to operate as such under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in human health in Kenya. KEMRI’s vision is “to be a leading centre of excellence in human health research” and its mission is “to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building and service delivery”.

1. Senior Information Communication Technology Officer, JOB GROUP KMR 5 1 POSITION

a) Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the officer at this level will entail:
i. Developing documentation of computer programs and drawing up hardware specifications according to instructions;
ii. Analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing computer programs and security systems;
iii. training and giving support to users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
iv. maintaining up to date equipment maintenance register;
v. installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network and Wide Area Network components;
vi. updating and maintaining the Institute’s website;
vii. Performing regular data and application backups; and
viii. Mentoring staff.

b) Person Specification Person Specification
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
i. At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iii. Proven experience with programming, web and portal development skills as an added advantage.
iv. Proven experience in Microsoft NAV development as an added advantage.
v. Proven experience in mobile apps development as an added advantage.
vi. Professional certification such as CCNP, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ Oracle, CEH, CISSP, CISM, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) or any other equivalent certification from a recognized Institution;
vii. Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; from a recognized institution;
viii. Demonstrated work performance and results; and
ix. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution (Documents to be availed for shortlisted candidates during interviews).

c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Analytical Skills Analytical Skills
ii. Supervisory Skills Supervisory Skills
iii. Planning skills Planning skills
iv. Communication and reporting skills
v. Interpersonal skills
vi. Team work Team work

Terms of Employment: Employment is for one (1) year contract, as per KEMRI Human Resource policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.org/careers E-Recruitment Portal on or before 11th May 2021 latest 5.00 p.m.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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