Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Director Information Communication Technology

Salary Scale: M3
Responsible to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Admin & Finance)
Responsible for: Deputy Director ICT
Ref. No. EXT AD/APP/10/08/02
No. of Posts: 01

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provide overall management, strategy and execution of ICT services and support Systems in the University.

KEY FUNCTIONS
• Provide overall leadership and direction to the ICT Directorate in the five primary components of IT resources –computer hardware, computer software, data management technology, telecommunications and personnel.
• Oversee the implementation of all ICT projects within a coordinated operational plan in accordance with the University Strategic plan.
• Coordinate ICT project proposals to secure funding for the University.
• Co-ordinate the production of the Directorate’s work plan and budget for ICT functions, processes and activities in line with the University’s Strategic Plan and Budget.
• Initiate, implement, and review ICT Policy (s) and Master Plan (s) in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Provide secretariat services to the relevant ICT committees of the University
• Guide the functions and operations of the establishment and maintenance of the physical network infrastructure.
• Link the ICT functions to both National and International Universities and organizations in line with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Supervise the functions and operations of the information systems, database management, network management, planning and maintenance, security management and end user support.
• Prepare and oversee compliance and implementation of the ICT service level agreements in liaison with the prequalified contractors.
• Supervise and appraise staff in the directorate in line with the HR policy.
• Guide the development of the security and disaster recovery policies and procedures and supervise their implementation.
• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.


KEY OUTPUTS
• Development and management of MMU ICT strategy and master plan
• Implementation of ICT services and systems across the University
• Provision of ICT security, risk and governance administration
• Management of ICT business continuity
• Management of ICT vendors and contracts
• Developed yearly budgets and work plans
• Staff appraised


PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in either Electrical Eng., or Telecommunication Eng., or Computer Science or a related ICT discipline;
• Ph.D. in either Electrical Eng., or Telecommunication Eng., or Computer Science or a related ICT discipline is an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience 4 of which must have been at senior managerial level
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Project management skills and experience.
• Relevant experience in planning, budgeting and management.
• Knowledge of the University’s management system.
• Ability to build, lead, and work with teams; Initiative and innovative; output-oriented work habits.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Qualified candidates must submit Five Copies of each of the following: -
• Application letter
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified Copies of the relevant academic/professional transcripts and certificates
• Copy of a Valid National Identity Card
• Names and Addresses of three referees
• The physical address, telephone contact, and email address
• Any other relevant documentation to support the application

A hard copy of the application clearly indicating the position applied for and serial number on the top right corner of the envelope addressed and delivered to: -
The University Secretary
P. O. Box 837, Fort Portal Uganda
Fort-Portal Office Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Room 03 OR Kampala Office, Block C,
Ntinda Complex Office No: GF-13, Ntinda-Kampala
Tel: +256 483 660 390

The deadline for receiving the application is by 5:00 p.m. on Friday 23rd September 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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