ICT Officer
REF NO. VMD 06/2023
Scale: VMD 6
Basic
Salary:
Ksh 59,500 X 4,500-93,500 X 6,000-99,500
Terms of
Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities
entail; –
Effectively operating,
supporting, and continual improvement of existing business applications,
computer hardware, and networks (LAN);
Providing ICT user
administration and support;
Maintaining on-site and off-site data centers;
Implementing computer
security measures and guidelines to safeguard information against malicious or
unauthorized access, modification, destruction, and virus attacks by ensuring
antivirus programs, and patches are installed and up to date;
Commissioning new ICT
equipment, repairing and maintaining existing equipment such as desktop PCs,
laptops, printers, monitors, projectors, PABX, CCTV, Biometric, UPS and other
computer equipment;
Reviewing, testing, and
evaluating both hardware systems and software solutions to determine their
efficiency, reliability, and compatibility and updating them as necessary;
Implementing ICT policies;
Conducting staff awareness
on technological changes and emerging cyber security risks;
Maintaining backup of user
data, CCTV and biometric data on various media; and network configurations; an
Monitoring network traffic
and ensuring adequate speeds and capacity are being met.
Competencies and Skills
Report writing;
Communication;
Presentation.
Qualifications and
Requirements:
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:
Bachelor’s Degree in any
of the following disciplines: -Computer Science/Business Information
Technology, Telecommunication, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution; and
Fulfilled the requirements
of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
How
To Apply
Candidates who meet the
above criteria are advised to submit a hard or soft application, detailed
curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and
professional certificates, and other testimonials to:
The Chief Executive
Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate;
Email: recruitment@vmd.go.ke
or deliver hard copies
with the envelope marked Ref: …. to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Offices, PCPB Plaza, Loresho Ridge Ground Floor; Addressed to:
The CEO
Veterinary
Medicines Directorate
Pest
Control Products Board Plaza
P.O. Box
66171-00800
Westlands,
Nairobi
NB: All candidates should
fill out and submit the attached Biodata request together with the
applications.
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday 6th December, 2023 AT 5.00 P.M.
