Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
General Nursing Council of Zambia (GNCZ) is a statutory body established in 1970 under the Nurses and Midwives Act No. 55 of 1970 with an express mandate to regulate nursing and midwifery education and practice. The Act was repealed and replaced by the Nurses and Midwives Act No. 31 of 1997, which redefined the functions of the Council and expanded the scope of practice for nurses and midwives.
The Council is therefore, inviting applications from highly motivated, result oriented, qualified and experienced person to fill the position of IT SPECIALIST.
JOB PURPOSE: To manage the provision of ICT services in order to facilitate the effective management of information and communication systems.
Job Title: IT Specialist
Reports To: Director Human Capital and Administration Department: Administration
Grade: GNCZ 03
Location: Lusaka
Date: 23th September 2020 .

KEY RESULT AREA
Policy
• Formulates strategies and guidelines for management of ICT systems for the efficient management of the information and communications systems within the Council.
Maintenance
• Manages the maintenance of ICT systems and infrastructures to preserve and restore interoperability in ICT systems in line with IT governance standards and international best practices.
Application Systems
• Designs and install ICT networks systems that support the business operations.
Network Management
• Manage Business Technology Projects, monitor applications and provide analytical solutions to technical issues.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for this Role
• 8 years dynamic experience in information systems, preferably 2 of which should be at senior officer level or higher.
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent from a recognised university accredited by ZAQUA
• Master's degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Wide knowledge of IT areas including regulation, maintenance, cyber security, e-government.
• Member of relevant national or international Professional body.
• Knowledge in Linux System
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure and service
• Experience with computer networks, network administration, and network installation
• Proficient in computer hardware, cabling installation and support, wireless technology applications and interface
Competences Required
• Excellent Interpersonal, communication and Leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Highly motivated and Innovative.
• Assertive.
• Must possess research skills.

Job Education Requirements: Master's degree in a related field

Job Experience Requirements: 8 years dynamic experience

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Only candidates who meet the above listed competencies and role specifications should apply attaching their curriculum vitae, certified copies of their academic and professional qualifications and three names of referees with their contact addresses and telephone numbers.
Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 27th September, 2020. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. .
The Registrar/ Chief Executive Officer,
General Nursing Council of Zambia,
Plot 171, Luanshya Road, Villa Elizabetha,
PO Box 33521, Lusaka.

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