Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
To supervise and undertake the designing, development, testing and maintenance of database in order to support the operations of the University.

Principal Accountabilities:
• Participates in the preparation of the section and individual work plans in order to have organized work flow of activities and output to track sectional and individual performance.
• Undertakes effectively the designing, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, integration and documentation of the Data and Database Systems in order to support the operations of the University.
• Undertakes constant design and redesigning of key University data, through innovation in order to capture, store, secure, retrieve and analyze data.
• Undertakes the backup of data in order to restore data in event of a system failure.
• Undertakes constant design and redesigning of key University database, through innovation in order to capture, store secure, retrieve and analyze data.
• Supervises effectively human resources in the section in order to achieve the objectives.
• Participates in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports in order to track operational performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain database systems to ensure high performance, availability, and security.
• Implement and optimize database architecture to meet the university’s needs.
• Develop and manage database backup and recovery plans.
• Ensure data integrity and implement measures to protect against data loss or corruption.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop database solutions that support various applications.
• Optimize and tune database performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for database systems and processes.
• Implement and manage database security measures.
• Provide database support and troubleshooting for end-users and applications.
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices.

Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in database management systems (DBMS) such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and MongoDB.
• Strong understanding of database concepts including normalization, indexing, transactions, and query optimization.
• Experience with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their integration with databases.
• Knowledge of back-end programming languages (Java, C. Python, Node.js) and their interaction with databases.
• Experience with database design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database query optimization.
• Knowledge of data modeling and database schema design.
• Experience with data warehousing and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Understanding of database backup and recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) Knowledge of database security best practices and tools.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.

Qualifications And Personal Attributes:
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) credits, including English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Aminimum of three (3) years of practical work experience in a reputable organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, MySql Certified Database-Specialty,) are highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Member ICTAZ/EIZ

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• Applications marked with the “POSITION” of interest must be addressed to:
• The Office of the Registrar
• Kwame Nkrumah University
• Munkoyo Street
• Plot No. 1583
• KABWE ZAMBIA
• Email Address: or kwamenkrumahuniversity563@gmail.com 
• CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2024, 17:00 HOURS
• Note: Kwame Nkrumah University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from female and differently-abled individuals, as we are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who do not receive communication from the University should consider their applications unsuccessful. For further information, please visit the Kwame Nkrumah University website at www.nkrumah.edu.zm 

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