Principal Information Communication Technology Officer

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Implementing ICT policies, guidelines, procedures and standards;

Installing and maintaining computer systems;

Developing and updating application systems;

Carrying out system analysis design and software specifications in liaison with users;

Carrying out repairs and maintenance of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals;

Drawing up hardware specification for information communication technology equipment;

Verifying, validating and certifying information communication technology equipment;

Implementing computer systems and providing user support including training users; and

Performing technical, systems and user documentation.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and

Relevant ICT certifications such as CCNP, MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and

Proficiency in computer applications.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum criterion are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

Duly filled NQCL employment application form

National Identity card

Relevant academic and professional certificates

Duly signed application letter

Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “confidential” and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied for.

Address and deliver to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

National Quality Control Laboratory

University of Nairobi

School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – KNH

P.O. Box 29726 – 00202

NAIROBI

Soft copy applications should be submitted to hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 16th November, 2026, not later than 2359 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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