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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Systems Administrator - Kenyatta University, Nairobi

Systems Administrator at Kenyatta University in Nairobi

Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated staff to fill the above vacant position:

Centre for Institutional Based Programmes

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT)/Computer Science or its equivalent with at least three years experience as a systems and E-learning, specifically Moodle administration and development in a University or large organization. In addition the candidates must:
  • Have Windows server, 2003, 2005 and 2008, exchange server configurations, administration and trouble shooting, DNS Configuration and administration with active directory, knowledge and experience with PHP, Apache Server, Ajax, Perl or any Web Development tools, Knowledge and experience with MySQL, Oracle servers administration or any RDBM, IT projects management and development of IT Policies and strategies.
  • Have thorough knowledge of ERP environment and administration such as Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Network Administration, Configuration and support with thorough knowledge of TCP/IP protocol and LAN/WLAN/WAN, Develop and support of University College Website and Internet to include WEBCT, Value added Networks such as SMS services, Development and maintain Module–learning platform, e-library resource database resource center, e-based results release and e-communication on web based platform, Development a disaster recovery and remote data backup solutions and strategy for the University College.
  • Provide operational and administrative ICT support for the University, Designing and development of web based research databases, Research database administration, Responsible for the direct management of Institutional data and databases, organizational storage, archiving, data mining, data warehouse, and dissemination of Institutional data, Development of web based online survey tool and Monitoring and evaluation of Institutional ICT projects.
Candidates with good interpersonal communication skills, team players and innovative leadership will have added advantage.

Terms of Service:
Terms of service for teaching posts of lecturers and above are on permanent and pensionable basis and include membership to a pension scheme, a generous medical scheme, housing allowance and commuting allowance. Other posts will be on performance based two (2) year renewable contract plus gratuity at the end of the contract, a generous medical scheme, housing allowance and commuting allowance.

Applicants should give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone number and e-mail address and enclose copies of certificates and testimonials giving the names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization. Applicants should request their referees to write immediately and directly to the address below.

The last day of receiving application and letters from referees is Friday 15th April, 2011.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 -00100
NAIROBI


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