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Head Systems and Database at Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

December 28, 2024
Urgent
Application deadline closed.
Deadline date:
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

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Job Purpose:
Responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining software solutions, databases and related services to support the University’s operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop enterprise applications strategy, program, policy, procedures, plan, standards and guidelines.
Design, develop, test and implement software applications and database systems.
Coordinate the end-to-end development of enterprise applications including analysis of requirements, evaluation of existing systems, identification, coding/ programming, testing, integrating, interfacing, deploying, customizing, documentation and version control.
Write clean, efficient and well documented code.
Coordinate the maintenance and upgrade of existing enterprise applications, including addition of modules and development of integrations between existing systems
Troubleshoot and provide technical support to users on enterprise applications to resolve software and database system issues as well as optimizing data base performance.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Work with user support to ensure resolution of 2nd level and 3rd level enterprise applications related tickets within the stipulated Service Level Agreements. Monitor and optimize enterprise applications to ensure they are running efficiently
Work with third party providers to ensure timely implementation and restoration of enterprise applications related services.
Train staff on the usage of enterprise applications.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth integration of software components.
Setup and test enterprise applications backup and restore systems
Design and allocate appropriate user roles to ensure enterprise applications security.
Secure software and database systems by implementing appropriate security measures.
Participate in enterprise applications audits and security administration, working closely with cybersecurity function.
Develop and monitor the section’s annual plan and budget
Mentor, coach and supervise subordinate staff

Academic and Professional Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
Relevant professional qualifications
Member of a relevant professional body

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the email recruitment@anu.ac.ke not later than 10th January 2025. Kindly follow the instructions below to submit your application:

Send your application via email through recruitment@anu.ac.ke enclosing a Professional portfolio, copy of National Identity Card, Curriculum Vitae with details of current post, salary and other financial benefits, certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer).
Fill out the form in this link as part of the application process: Dean SST & SHSS
Ensure you have indicated the job title and reference number in the subject of the email.
Only shortlisted candidatesshall be contacted and will be required to provide Clearance Certificates from Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Credit Reference Bureau, Kenya Revenue Authority, and Criminal Investigation Department.
ANU is an equal opportunity employer, and any canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification from the process.

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi