The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa’s high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.

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Job specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with over ten (10) years of experience three (3) of which are at Grade 13. In addition they must have the following: at least ten (10) years of technical experience and at least ten (10) years of managerial experience
• Possess the following: managerial skills preferably gained from a corporate environment, good communication skills, technical skills in skills in Information Systems at Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, good track record for problem solving and sound diagnostic and ability provide leadership in the fields of information systems and Research & Development
• Must be a person of high integrity

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out strategic information systems planning in line with the University’s Corporate Planning.
• To provide leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of University Information Systems.
• To oversee the planning and implementation of Information Systems human resource development.
• To provide technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software, services and facilities.
• To develop, implement and enforce information systems policies, standards and quality assurance.
• To liaise with the wider University Management in the realization of the University strategic plans for Information Systems.
• To liaise with the other Deputy Directors to ensure effective and efficient running of University Information Systems.
• To provide Information Services to user departments in accordance with Service Level Agreements
• To monitor and evaluate information services, Management Information Systems projects and personnel in the Management Information Services section.
• To develop, implement and enforce necessary data and systems security measures.
• To monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan
• To assist enforce punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at the work place for section staff
• To actualize the Service Charter requirements
• To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT