Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Database Administrator (1)
Location: Lusaka Provincial Health Office )
Job Purpose: To effectively plan, design, implement and maintain database structures, and ensure that data is effectively stored, organised, and structured in the database to guarantee optimum operations and also strengthen the use of DHIS2. Reports to: Data Management and Analysis Specialist .

Principal Accountabilities;
• Responsible for initial installation and configuration of new Database Management Systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle etc.
• Responsible for maintaining data consistency across the database and clearly defining data structure and metadata
• Responsible for data extraction, transformation, and loading of large volumes of data from multiple systems into a data warehouse environment.
• Responsible for managing data security and recovery control plans.
• Creating backup and recovery plans and procedures based on industry best practices.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of the agency databases as well as monitoring the efficiency of the databases
• Responsible for protecting databases against threats or unauthorized access.
• Responsible for reporting on metrics regarding usage and performance.
• Responsible for putting together database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for data dictionaries (metadata).
• Proficiency in data manipulation languages and familiar with different types of databases
• Knowledge of SAN systems such as EMC or NetApp.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better including Mathematics, Science and English.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in;
• Database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with database technologies (MS SQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle). Added Advantage;
• Professional certification in Database Management
Other Attributes
• Must have a high level of confidentiality and Integrity.
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Must be a team player

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job Experience Requirements: Three (3) years

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant Professional Bodies where applicable to the address below by Friday, 10th July, 2020.
An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) Year subject to renewal depending on performance.
Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked with the position being applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Provincial Health Director
Lusaka Provincial Health Office
3 Saise Road, Longacres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

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