Koforidua Technical University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to teaching and non-teaching staff position: ICT Officer

The University is seeking to recruit a dynamic, self motivated and seasoned professional for employment as a ICT Officer.

Specific Roles

• A person seeking appointment as an ICT Officer shall be required to show high quality sound judgement, initiative resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in the area of specialisation
• He/She shall be responsible to the Registrar

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the University’s computer database system runs efficiently
• Initiate and advise management on updates and implementation of ICT strategies
• Ensure proper maintenance of internet connectivity in the University
• Maintain and update the University’s website
• Advise management on the establishment of ICT standards and architectures
• Plan and implement network security, including setting up to firewalls, managing host security, applying security to network applications and regulating file permissions, backup and diseaster recovery plans, data security etc
• Advise on formulation of acceptable user policies and guidelines, manuals, user notes and system standards
• Advise management on technical designs and development of computer and telecommunication softwares, networks and information systems, and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Registrar or his representative

Qualification Required & Experience

The applicant must:

• Hold a minimum of research Master’s Degree in information technology and must have at least 8 years post-qualification experience in a senior management position in information technology management in a tertiary institution, industry or any relevant public service organisation

OR

• Have served as an Assistant ICT Officer for at least 4 years

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should please submit completed application form (obtainable from the KTU’s website, www.ktu.edu.gh Or the Human Resource Office of the University with copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts of academic records to:

The Registrar
Koforidua Technical University (KTU)
P.O. Box KP 981
Koforidua, E/R

Applicants should inform their referees to submit directly to the Registrar, confidential references on them. Position being sought for by applicant, must be indicated in the confidential reference letter being submitted as indicated above