Summary
Date Posted:Sunday, April 14 2013, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose: To lead, direct and oversee the information Communications Technology function and ensuring continuous operation and cost efficiency of Kwame Nkrumah University systems, network, database architecture and data security in order to achieve consistency and reliability of hardware. software, non-system tools, data archiving and offsite disaster recovery Management.

Principal Accountabilities
• Initiates formulation and review of policies on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Work Manuals, Procedures, and related documentation.
• Provides ICT strategic inputs to Senior Management.
• Prepares, reviews, and monitors the ICT Annual Budget to ensure effective implementation of the University's Strategic Plan.
• Analyses the University's ICT systems requirements and recommends appropriate systems and tools for implementation to ensure resources invested in ICT provide improvements to services and value for money.
• Plans and coordinates projects such as installing and upgrading of hardware and software.
• Oversees the installation and maintenance of network systems including continuous upgrades.
• Accountable for the delivery, continuity, risk management and effective support of the University's ICT infrastructure and systems.
• Develops, deploys and maintains appropriate security systems that ensure Network, Systems and Data are protected from internal and external security threats.
• Establishes appropriate operational procedures, tools, and resources for effective and timely delivery of technical support to all users that ensures high user productivity and guarantees client satisfaction.
• Ensures compliance to Local and International ICT regulatory frameworks. xi. Provides team leadership by building and maintaining a high performance and motivated ICT staff.
• Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
• Submits regular reports to the Vice Chancellor on the operations and status of ICT systems in the University and recommends appropriate action as may be required.

Qualifications. Experience and Skills:
• Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) "O" levels including English and Mathematics.
• Must Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, or its equivalent.
• Master's degree in ICT or business-related field will be an added advantage.
• Must have networking experience or CISCO certification.
• Must have ICT Project management experience or Project Management certification.
• At least four (4) years' work experience in ICT management.
• Hands-on experience with computer networks. network installation and network administration.
• Knowledge of e-Learning Software and its administration.
• Must have proof of valid membership to Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their applications comprising the following:
Letter of application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) authenticated copies of academic and professional qualifications.
Names and addresses of two (2) professional referees and one (1) character reference.
Applications marked with the "POSITION" of interest must be addressed to:
The Registrar
Kwame Nkrumah University Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583
P.O Box 80404
KABWE
ZAMBIA
Email Address: recruitment@nkrumah.edu.zm. 
CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, 14TH APRIL 2023 at 17:00 HOURS
N.B: Kwame Nkrumah University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and those that would not have heard from the University should consider themselves unsuccessful. Please visit the Kwame Nkrumah website at www.nkrumah.edu.zm for more information.




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