IT Operations And Service Support Officer job at National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)
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IT Operations And Service Support Officer
2026-02-18T09:27:39+00:00
National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Computer & IT, Civil & Government, Business Operations
ZMW
MONTH
2026-02-27T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The IT Operations and Service Support Officer to the Senior Systems Administrator. She/He ensures the smooth functioning of IT infrastructure and provides technical support to end-users. This role focuses on maintaining system availability, resolving incidents, and delivering high-quality IT services aligned with organizational standards.

Responsibilities or duties

1. IT Operations Management

  • Monitor and maintain servers, networks, and storage systems.
  • Ensure system uptime and performance through proactive checks.
  • Manage backups and disaster recovery procedures.

2. Service Desk Support

  • Provide first and second-level technical support to users.
  • Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests within SLA.
  • Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams.

3. System Administration

  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
  • Apply patches and updates to operating systems and applications.
  • Maintain IT asset inventory and documentation.

4. Security & Compliance

  • Implement security policies and monitor for vulnerabilities.
  • Support compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

5. Performance Reporting

  • Prepare reports on system performance, incidents, and service metrics.
  • Recommend improvements for operational efficiency.

6. Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
  • Participate in IT projects and system upgrades.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience needed

  • 2+ years in IT operations and technical support for diploma holders and 1 year in IT operations and technical support for degree holders.

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of Windows/Linux server administration.
  • Familiarity with networking (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPN).
  • Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ManageEngine, JIRA, ServiceNow).

Other Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.

Core Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex application issues.
  • Customer Service Orientation: Clear communication and user support skills.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, department and suppliers.
  • Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate documentation and compliance.
  • Continuous Learning: Keeps up to date with emerging technologies and best practices.
  • Monitor and maintain servers, networks, and storage systems.
  • Ensure system uptime and performance through proactive checks.
  • Manage backups and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Provide first and second-level technical support to users.
  • Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests within SLA.
  • Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams.
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
  • Apply patches and updates to operating systems and applications.
  • Maintain IT asset inventory and documentation.
  • Implement security policies and monitor for vulnerabilities.
  • Support compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Prepare reports on system performance, incidents, and service metrics.
  • Recommend improvements for operational efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
  • Participate in IT projects and system upgrades.
  • Knowledge of Windows/Linux server administration.
  • Familiarity with networking (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPN).
  • Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ManageEngine, JIRA, ServiceNow).
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex application issues.
  • Customer Service Orientation: Clear communication and user support skills.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, department and suppliers.
  • Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate documentation and compliance.
  • Continuous Learning: Keeps up to date with emerging technologies and best practices.
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
IT Operations And Service Support Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Computer & IT, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 27 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The IT Operations and Service Support Officer to the Senior Systems Administrator. She/He ensures the smooth functioning of IT infrastructure and provides technical support to end-users. This role focuses on maintaining system availability, resolving incidents, and delivering high-quality IT services aligned with organizational standards.

Responsibilities or duties

1. IT Operations Management

  • Monitor and maintain servers, networks, and storage systems.
  • Ensure system uptime and performance through proactive checks.
  • Manage backups and disaster recovery procedures.

2. Service Desk Support

  • Provide first and second-level technical support to users.
  • Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests within SLA.
  • Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams.

3. System Administration

  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
  • Apply patches and updates to operating systems and applications.
  • Maintain IT asset inventory and documentation.

4. Security & Compliance

  • Implement security policies and monitor for vulnerabilities.
  • Support compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

5. Performance Reporting

  • Prepare reports on system performance, incidents, and service metrics.
  • Recommend improvements for operational efficiency.

6. Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
  • Participate in IT projects and system upgrades.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience needed

  • 2+ years in IT operations and technical support for diploma holders and 1 year in IT operations and technical support for degree holders.

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of Windows/Linux server administration.
  • Familiarity with networking (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPN).
  • Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ManageEngine, JIRA, ServiceNow).

Other Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.

Core Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex application issues.
  • Customer Service Orientation: Clear communication and user support skills.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, department and suppliers.
  • Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate documentation and compliance.
  • Continuous Learning: Keeps up to date with emerging technologies and best practices.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Closing Date; Feb 27, 2026

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, February 27 2026
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka
Posted: 18-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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