Job Description
. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
(NETWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATION), JOB GROUP KNH
9 (2 POSTS)
The ICT Officer (Network & Infrastructure administration) will be responsible
for Analysis, design, installation, configuration, maintaining and repair of the
network, server and application infrastructure components.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Design, setup and configure complex switching environments and complex
wireless networks that support secured access and the ability to support
voice and video applications.
b) Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security
appliances for access to vital mission critical applications
c) Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and
Firewalls.
d) Setup and maintain the LAN and its associated components (switches,
structured cabling, power provisioning etc.).
e) Install, configure, and maintain various types of hardware and software and
monitoring the performance of servers at all times.
f) Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address
schemes, DNS, WINS.
g) Configure, manage, and implement various operating systems.
h) Maintenance of both the wired & wireless network inclusive of performance,
security, throughput and upgrades.
i) Implement network upgrades by developing, testing, evaluating, and
installing enhancements.
j) Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented
networks.
k) Implementing effective maintenance of all hardware inclusive of enterprise
hardware such as servers, storage, switches, routers, and UPS’s.
l) Troubleshooting of network hardware and software applications, IP Phones
and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
m) To ensure that all work and changes to infrastructure components are
performed in such a way as to minimize disruptions to existing ICT services.
n) To assist in keeping track of the Hospital’s infrastructure assets and ensure
that the infrastructure and data is kept secure at all times.
o) To ensure that technology is used, managed and supported in accordance
with the Hospital’s standards, policies and procedures.
p) Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are
consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Qualification and experience
a) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field: Computer science, Electrical
Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
b) Relevant Networking and server certification e.g. CCNA, CCNP, MCP, MCSA
etc.
c) Knowledge of VOIP implementation and support
d) Knowledge and understanding of Operating System fundamentals especially
UNIX, Linux and Oracle Solaris.
e) Complied with the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of
Kenya, 2010
Method of Application
All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements
are requested to download and fill the application form available at KNH
Website www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V
indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of
testimonials and certificates must be submitted on or 12th October 2021 to the
address below:-
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified
candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following
documents during the interview:-
• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
• EACC Clearance
• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
• HELB Compliance
• KRA Tax Compliance
“CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION”