Head, Information Technology at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP)
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development
• Meet with managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timeline
• Control the computer systems budgets and expenditures
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system
• Be familiar with all hardware, software and network operating system
• Provide orientation and training to staff of existing and potential technology
•  Provide recommendations about accessing information and support
• Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources
• Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
• Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources
• Install and connection of  software and hardware
• Provide network accounts and passwords as required
• Monitor security of all technology
• Input and maintain IP addresses
• Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status
• Identify and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate
• Ensure hardware is stripped and secured before disposal

Minimum Qualification:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Post graduate qualification is an advantage
• Professional certification (microsoft certified IT Professional & ITIL)
• Knowledge of database management system, statistical & epidemilogical tools such as SPSS
• Minimum of 10 years & 5 years  in ICT support environment