ICT Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya - St. Francis Community Hospital

St. Francis Community Hospital wishes to recruit a highly motivated, result oriented, competent, honest and remarkably talented ICT Manager with strong work ethics and passion for excellence.

Job Ref: STFCH/HR/006/2022/0010

The ICT Manager will oversee and coordinate all ICT functions in the hospital by ensuring that all its services are well planned for in order to support timely and quality service delivery in the hospital.

The ICT Manager shall advice the Hospital Management Team (HMT) on any issues relating to ICT in the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide ICT advisory support to the senior management as the hospital’s ICT lead;
  • Ensure management of the hospital’s IT infrastructure including planning, maintenance and sourcing in line with the Hospital’s needs;
  • Oversee administration of ICT applications across all hospital operations and ensure ease of access and use of the applications in order to enhance service delivery;
  • Put in place information security systems and measures to ensure the hospital’s ICT environment is secure in place in line with industry standards;
  • Lead implementation of all IT projects to ensure innovations meet the Hospital’s technology advancement appetite and value for money;
  • Ensure efficient and effective user support and adequate support for the systems in place to all departments;
  • Oversee and coordinate the day to day activities of the ICT division to ensure quality and efficient service delivery; Ensure implementation of all hospital approved quality management systems including ISO standards, Safecare among others to ensure full compliance of the ICT division to the guidelines;
  • Prepare the ICT annual budget and monitor its implementation upon approval to ensure cost containment and value for money;
  • Identify, deploy and motivate the ICT team including performance appraisal,

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field from a recognized institution.
  • Professional ICT qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CCNA or other equivalent and recognized qualifications.
  • Must be a member of the Computer Society of Kenya.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ information technology experience including computer operations management, multiple roles in systems implementation, architecture, security/compliance, business-wide strategic planning responsibility with 2 years at management level.

Core Competencies

  • Knowledge of Enterprise/Hospital Information Systems.
  • Knowledge of CRM data and database systems; understanding of data security and other compliance responsibilities.
  • Experience of commissioning services from third parties and managing contracts, contract negotiation, contract management, and customer/vendor relationships.
  • Proven track record at senior level of leading staff within an IT environment.
  • Successful track record of implementation with delivery on time and to budget
  • Ability to lead change in an IT environment.
  • Database and applications management skills.
  • Communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit and address their applications, ENCLOSING A DETAILED CV, AND COVER LETTER ONLY to careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke so as to be received by 08th July 2022.

Applicants MUST INDICATE CURRENT & EXPECTED CONSOLIDATED SALARY in their application and indicate ICT MANAGER on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St. Francis Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer