ICT Officer - Koforidua Technical University

Koforidua Technical University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to teaching and non-teaching staff position: ICT Officer

The University is seeking to recruit a dynamic, self motivated and seasoned professional for employment as a ICT Officer.

Specific Roles

• A person seeking appointment as an ICT Officer shall be required to show high quality sound judgement, initiative resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in the area of specialisation
• He/She shall be responsible to the Registrar

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the University’s computer database system runs efficiently
• Initiate and advise management on updates and implementation of ICT strategies

• Ensure proper maintenance of internet connectivity in the University
• Maintain and update the University’s website
• Advise management on the establishment of ICT standards and architectures
• Plan and implement network security, including setting up to firewalls, managing host security, applying security to network applications and regulating file permissions, backup and diseaster recovery plans, data security etc
• Advise on formulation of acceptable user policies and guidelines, manuals, user notes and system standards
• Advise management on technical designs and development of computer and telecommunication softwares, networks and information systems, and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Registrar or his representative

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant must:

Hold a minimum of research Master’s Degree in information technology and must have at least 8 years post-qualification experience in a senior management position in information technology management in a tertiary institution, industry or any relevant public service organisation

OR

Have served as an Assistant ICT Officer for at least 4 years

Location: Koforidua