Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following position at the Centre for Information and Communication Technologies (CICT) at the University of Zambia:
Job Title: Database Administrator – 1 Position
Purpose: To plan, design, implement database systems of the University of Zambia.

Responsibilities:
• Planning and analyzing database designs, system development and implementation in the University to ensure highest level of data security and integrity and production of application software of height quality and professional standards
• Ensure that database tables are normalized,
• Maintain primary database structures (Table Spaces)
• Ensuring that databases meet user requirements;
• Managing of user accounts and maintaining system security
• Writing disaster recovery plans;
• Implementing Security measures
• Archiving data:
• Offering user technical support
• Liaising with programmers and developers on best practices of optimizing the performance of the database
• Writing reports, documentation and operating manuals
• Perform backups of all systems and data according to the agreed backup procedures.

Qualifications
• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or ICT related field from a reputable university
• Oracle or related database certification would be an added advantage
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience
• Member of the Information Communication Technologies Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) or related professional body (proof of valid membership to be attached)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/telephone/e-mail details.
The position should be clearly marked on the envelope.
Applications to be sent to
The Registrar
University of Zambia
PO Box 32379
Lusaka
Closing date: 19 November 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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