Job Description
Vacancy No. CGHR/392/12/23
Project description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whose remit is to conduct research and
provide program support for activities related to outbreak response and surveillance of various
diseases in the country and its region. Due to its continued growth, the Diagnostic and Laboratory
Systems Program within the Division of Global Health Protection is seeking applications from
skilled, motivated, and innovative candidates to fill the vacancy below:
Position: ICT Officer Job Group/KMR 6 (1 Position)
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Senior ICT Officer
a) Job Specifications
• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and
specifications;
• Installing and configuring computer systems;
• Maintaining application systems;
• Training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
• Maintaining up to date equipment maintenance register;
• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
• Assisting users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
• Servicing and repairing ICT equipment; and
• Performing regular data and application backups.
• May be required to provide support out of the office and outside normal working hours.
b) Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology,
Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Be in possession of CCNA Certificate
• Have at least three years of continuous exposure to work in a busy IT environment.
• Working knowledge and use of cloud systems e.g., office 365, MS Azure will be added
advantage.
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Analytical skills
ii. Interpersonal skills
iii. Communication skills
iv. Team player
Terms of employment: This is a one (1) year contract, renewable subject to availability of funds,
with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the KEMRI scheme of
service depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.