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Assistant Engineer

Job Description:

Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Engineer DHA. If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.

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Job Title: Assistant Engineer

Hiring Organization:

Name: Ministry of Health
Industry: Government
Department: Health
Website: www.health.go.ke

Job Details:

Reference No.: SDMS/ DHP/017
Job Grade: DUH6
Schedule: Full Time
Number of posts: 6 (six)
Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
Employment Type: Contractual
Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)

Important Dates:

Date Posted: March 25, 2025
Valid Through: April 08, 2025

Salary:

Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate

Responsibilities:

Supporting the Preparation, submission and approval of technical designs, architecture, system requirements to meet overall project goals;
Supporting the Implementation of quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards;
ensuring Quality of Product/Services Design work produced by respective team, enforcing design standards, accessibility, and best Practices;
Undertaking System testing for every System and submit report to the technical lead for approval;
Developing and roll out a process that embeds ideation, prototyping and validation aspects of a System/Service Design Process;
Developing roll out and own Cluster-wide Metrics focused on user experience.
Identifying, monitoring, diagnosing, administering and resolving routine technical issues in software development;
Conducting detailed troubleshooting using appropriate tools and techniques to resolve issues;
Documenting and escalating unresolved technical issues to the appropriating level for advanced support if necessary;
Handling complex technical issues escalated from initial troubleshooting that require deeper expertise;
Utilizing specialized tools to identify and resolve advanced issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring minimal disruption to users;
Providing clear, professional communication to end-users regarding the status of their issues, including regular updates on progress and resolutions;
Creating and maintaining documentation of technical issues, resolutions, and processes for the knowledge base; and
Preparing regular and ad hoc reports on technical support activities, issues resolved, and incident trends, providing insights to management for decision- making.

Qualifications:

Diploma in computer science, Information Technology, Digital Health, Health Informatics, electrical and electronics engineering, telecommunication engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Experience in using data and analytical abilities to help solve problems and make decisions;
Strong stakeholder and strategic partners acquisition skills;
High professional and ethical standards;
Proven expertise in technical issues involving software development, and networking.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their applications online through the recruitment portal accessible on the Ministry of Health website: https://www.health.go.ke/vacancies-internships, on or before 8^th April, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Network Operation Engineer

Job Description:

Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Network Operation Engineer DHA. If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.

Job Title: Network Operation Engineer

Hiring Organization:

Name: Ministry of Health
Industry: Government
Department: Health
Website: www.health.go.ke

Job Details:

Reference No.: SDMS/ DHP/011
Job Grade: DUH5
Schedule: Full Time
Number of posts: 3 (three)
Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
Employment Type: Contractual
Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)

Important Dates:

Date Posted: March 25, 2025
Valid Through: April 08, 2025

Salary:

Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and supervise the setup of the Project Network Operation Center, IT operations Center, Security Operation center, technical call center and ensure it meets best practice and standards.
Advising management on the technical issues regarding ICT networks and Systems.
Ensuring optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment and share periodic reports.
Liaising with all project team to perform system analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex technical problems for a variety of end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions;
Participating in server and security audits, and system backups and recovery;
Liaising with the Security teams to install security programs to prevent unauthorized access to privileged data and information.
Managing the NOC/SOC team: Leading and mentoring the NOC staff, and ensuring the team’s development and performance
Monitoring and troubleshooting: Monitoring the network’s & system performance, and troubleshooting any issues that arise
Ensuring compliance: Ensuring the network complies with project policies and guidelines, and that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met on time.
Managing incidents: Overseeing incidents, requests, and change management, and ensuring effective escalation paths and emergency response plans are in place.

Qualifications:

At least six (6) years’ experience in Network Operation Center /Security operation Center or IT operation Centre;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Programming, Computer Science, telecommunication engineering, Computer Engineering or related qualification from a recognized institution;
Good interpersonal skills;
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities;
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment;
Strong customer service orientation;
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; and
People management skills.

How to Apply:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job description

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description:

Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Cloud Infrastructure Engineer DHA. If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Hiring Organization:

Name: Ministry of Health
Industry: Government
Department: Health
Website: www.health.go.ke

Job Details:

Reference No.: SDMS/ DHP/010
Job Grade: DUH5
Schedule: Full Time
Number of posts: 2 (two)
Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
Employment Type: Contractual
Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)

Important Dates:

Date Posted: March 25, 2025
Valid Through: April 08, 2025

Salary:

Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the development and maintenance of health cloud;
Ensure health cloud is implemented with high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices with redundant power systems, including UPS and generators;
Monitor and oversee all cooling systems performance and maintenance;
Manage physical security systems and access controls;
Ensure compliance with data center standards and best practices;
Perform regular preventive maintenance on project data center equipment;
Monitor system performance and environmental conditions;
Execute change management procedures;
Respond to and resolve infrastructure incidents;
Maintain cloud and data center documentation of procedures and configurations;
Ensure 99.999% uptime for critical systems in the data center;
Implement and maintain disaster recovery procedures;
Coordinate with vendors for maintenance and repairs;
Provide technical support for data center operations;
Participate in on-call rotation for emergency response;

Qualifications:

At least six (6) years relevant work experience in data center operations;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Telecommunications); or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Technical certifications in data center operations (CDCP, CDCS, or equivalent)
Experience with telecommunications infrastructure;
Knowledge of data center standards (TIA-942, ISO/IEC 27001);
Understanding of power distribution systems;
Knowledge of precision cooling systems;
Familiarity with BMS (Building Management Systems);
Network infrastructure expertise;
Server hardware knowledge;
Understanding of virtualization technologies;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Good project management skills;
Team collaboration capabilities;

How to Apply:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job description

System Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description:

Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of System Infrastructure Engineer DHA. If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.

Job Title: System Infrastructure Engineer

Hiring Organization:

Name: Ministry of Health
Industry: Government
Department: Health
Website: www.health.go.ke

Job Details:

Reference No.: SDMS/ DHP/008
Job Grade: DUH5
Schedule: Full Time
Number of posts: 2 (two)
Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
Employment Type: Contractual
Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)

Important Dates:

Date Posted: March 25, 2025
Valid Through: April 08, 2025

Salary:

Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate

Responsibilities:

Supporting the daily operations of the technical departments and ensuring that systems, services, and infrastructure work reliably and securely;
Maintaining and administering computer networks, systems, databases, and related environments;
coordinating all IT/Telecommunication infrastructure including software, hardware, servers, and networks;
Planning and executing system upgrades and maintenance tasks, including network configuration, installation of new hardware and software, and manage accounts access;
Designing and implementing disaster recovery protocols and ensuring data is backed up;
Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues;
Ensuring constant availability of technical resources;
Preparing and maintaining documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts;
Developing strategies and procedures for securing IT infrastructure and data;
Staying current with the latest technologies and issues in IT management, including regulatory changes, advancements in technology, and trends in customer requirements;
Ensure data is handled, transferred or processed according to the exist national legal frameworks and policies.

Qualifications:

At least six (6) years relevant work experience in Network Operations, IT Infrastructure Management, Telecommunications Infrastructure Management; or in a similar role either in the private or public sector;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Engineering (Electrical or Telecommunications); Computer Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
a strong background in IT, with a detailed understanding of various operational systems, hardware, software, and other technologies;
Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications;
Experience in controlling information technology budget;
Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
Core competences including high professional and ethical standards; strategic thinking, analytical mind, interpersonal and communication skills.
Membership to the relevant professional body where applicable;

How to Apply:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job description

Technical Manager (System Infrastructure)

Job Description:

Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Technical Manager DHA (System Infrastructure). If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.

Job Title: Technical Manager DHA (System Infrastructure)

Hiring Organization:

Name: Ministry of Health
Industry: Government
Department: Health
Website: www.health.go.ke

Job Details:

Reference No.: SDMS/DHP/003
Job Grade: DUH4
Schedule: Full Time
Number of posts: 01 (One)
Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
Employment Type: Contractual
Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)

Important Dates:

Date Posted: March 25, 2025
Valid Through: April 08, 2025

Salary:

Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the development and maintenance of health cloud, cyber security and Connectivity Infrastructure in the Project;
Ensure ICT infrastructure is implemented with high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices with redundant power systems, including UPS and generators;
Oversee monitoring of all cooling systems performance and maintenance;
Manage all physical security systems and access controls;
Ensure compliance with data center standards and best practices;
Perform regular preventive maintenance on project data center equipment;
Monitor system performance and environmental conditions;
Execute change management procedures;
Oversee management and resolution of all infrastructure incidents;
Maintain cloud and data center documentation of procedures and configurations;
Ensure 99.999% uptime for critical systems in the data center;
Implement and maintain disaster recovery procedures; and
Coordinate with endors for development and maintenance of ICT infrastructure.

Qualifications:

At least nine (9) years’ relevant work experience in Network operations or telecommunications infrastructure;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Telecommunications); or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Technical Certifications in Network or data center operations (CCNP, CDCP, CDCS, or equivalent);
Knowledge of power distribution systems, Network infrastructure, Server hardware and virtualization technologies;
Membership to the relevant professional body where applicable;
Core competences including high professional and ethical standards; strategic thinking, analytical mind, interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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