Ministry of Health ICT Officers - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health ICT Officers - 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: To be stationed outside Nairobi

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

Bachelor degree 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.

Minimum 4 years’ experience in an area of the ICT service catalogue (e.g., network administration, workplace services, telecommunications, IT, helpdesk, radio, etc.);

ICT knowledge and experience in Networks, Operating Systems, Software Development, computers, servers, utilities, printers and peripherals, PABX
technologies

Certificate of good conduct.

Specific duties

Report to the ICT specialist

Support the deployment and implementation of the Blood Management information System across all regions and transfusing facilities.

Installation and maintenance of computer systems;

configuration of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network for connectivity and routine uptime across the country;

Support implementation and management of the day-to-day operations of a functional ERP at the NBTTS

Undertake programming as may be required

Developing and updating application systems; and

Carrying out systems analysis, design and program specifications in liaison with users;

Carrying out repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;

Provide user support as required for effective

Ensures existing ICT infrastructure is functional. Carry out regular quality controls;

Install, maintain and repair all IT hardware, IT infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wireless) and Telecom (HF, VHF, sat phones, PABX, etc.) in line with policy and standards

Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Note: The best three ICT officers 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 Officers - Jobs in Kenya



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