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HEAD – ICT |
Lusaka Apex Medical University |
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Posted 2019-01-04 02:17:16
The Lusaka Apex Medical
University (LAMU) is a privately owned University, registered by the Ministry
of Higher Education under Higher Education Authority ACT No. 4 of 2013 to
provide higher Education in Medical Education. LAMU is regulated by Health Professions
Council of Zambia (HPCZ), General Nursing Council Of Zambia (GNC), Technical
Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) and
Higher Education Authority itself.
Applications are invited from
suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions:
Information and Technology
Communication (ICT) OFFICE:
Head – ICT (Position- 1)
Position Summary:
The Head- ICT will be responsible
for managing and coordinating the LAMU Information and Communications
Technology systems in order to support and optimize academic and corporate
business processes of the Company.
Responsibilities Include:
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Undertakes technical evaluation
of software and hardware requirements for the University and provides
specifications to the procurement personnel in order to select and acquire
computer hardware and software suitable for the University’s operational needs.
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Prepares the annual departmental
budget, including the annual procurement plans so as to monitor and control the
Department’s expenditures accordingly.
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Conceives, develops and
implements plans and policies for cost effective and efficient application of
ICT resources in compliance with overall tactical and strategic plans of the
LAMU.
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Manages the development and
maintenance of an efficient data and voice ICT infrastructure so as to
effectively provide an ICT technical support and services to administrative and
academic requirements across LAMU.
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Manages the support
Contract/Service Level Agreements for IT, network infrastructure, telephone and
printing facilities to ensure efficient and effective performance and
deployment of appropriate services.
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Designs and implements an
effective disaster recovery plan ensuring a robust back-up system is in place.
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Perform routine backups and
archival of files and media stored on the network to assist with disaster
recovery and re-engineering.
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Leads, manages and supports the
development of new ICT systems, networks Undertakes technical evaluation of
software and hardware requirements for the University and provides
specifications to the procurement personnel in order to select and acquire
computer hardware and software suitable for the University’s operational needs.
§
Prepares the annual departmental
budget, including the annual procurement plans so as to monitor and control the
Department’s expenditures accordingly.
§
Conceives, develops and
implements plans and policies for cost effective and efficient application of
ICT resources in compliance with overall tactical and strategic plans of the
LAMU.
§
Manages the development and
maintenance of an efficient data and voice ICT infrastructure so as to
effectively provide an ICT technical support and services to administrative and
academic requirements across LAMU.
§
Manages the support
Contract/Service Level Agreements for IT, network infrastructure, telephone and
printing facilities to ensure efficient and effective performance and
deployment of appropriate services.
§
Designs and implements an
effective disaster recovery plan ensuring a robust back-up system is in place.
§
Perform routine backups and
archival of files and media stored on the network to assist with disaster
recovery and re-engineering.
§
Leads, manages and supports the
development of new ICT systems, networks, equipment and applications for the
LAMU to ensure the curricular and management needs of the Organisation are
continually met.
§
Equipment and applications for
the LAMU to ensure the curricular and management needs of the Organisation are
continually met.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Full Grade 12 /Or 5 GCE ‘O’ Level
Certificate.
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First Degree in Information
Technology from a recognized University/Institution.
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Postgraduate Degree in a similar
field will be an added advantage.
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Five to Seven (5- 7) years
working experience in a higher learning Institution or a similar field.
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Between 30 to 50 years of Age.
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Membership to any relevant
Zambian/International Regulatory Body.
Application Instructions:
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should
send their applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover
letter to: gee.funsani@gmail.com or Drop a written application to The
HRM, LAMU Main Campus in Chalala- Off Kasama- LUSAKA. Closing date for
receipt of applications Monday 7th January 2019.