Job Description
KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening date: 21st January, 2022 Vacancy: CGHR/236/11/21
Project description: Base is a platform created to serve collaborative projects with shared facilities and equipment in Kisumu, Siaya, Busia and Homabay Counties. Base has a vacancy in the ICT section as stated below:
Position: ICT OFFICER -KMR6 (1 Position)
Location: Kisumu, Kisian
Duration: One (1) year with a possibility of extension
Reporting to: Senior ICT Officer
a)Job Specification
This is the entry and training grade for Bachelor’s Degree holders in this cadre. An officer
at this level will work under the supervision of a Senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities:
Develop documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications
Install and configure computer systems
Maintain application systems
Train users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities
Maintain up to date equipment maintenance register
Install, configure and monitor Local Area Network components
Participate in the planning and or deployment of ICT physical infrastructure
Assist users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications
Update and maintain the Institute’s website as may be required from time to time
Service and repair ICT equipment; and
Perform regular data and application backups.
b)Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology,
Computer Science or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution
Training and Certification in CCNA
c) Key Skills and Competencies
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication kills
Remuneration: Compensation will be based on education level and demonstrated competency.