ICT Manager

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a Christian not-for-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is a Registered Trust of Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). The Organization’s core mandate is being a reliable supply chain for quality and affordable Health Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and Health Advisory Services. MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread all over Kenya and other regions both in Africa and beyond.

The position will report to the Managing Director to foster technology driven information management for the organization.

Key responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership in IT Section; guiding the adoption of digital; and technology to enhance service delivery and organisational efficiency
2. Formulate IT business plans and strategies aligned to MEDS’ strategy
3. Proactively review IT strategies, plans and technologies in response to the operating environment and business challenges
4. Formulate and/or drive innovative IT initiatives, change and process improvement.
5. Provide overall IT governance for the organization
6. Oversee the maintenance of IT systems, services and infrastructure in a manner that facilitates seamless business operations and service delivery
7. Manage and provide oversight for the implementation of IT security strategy and disaster recovery plan that minimizes risk of data loss and breach of privacy
8. Prepare annual budget for ICT resource allocation and control
9. Ensure effective performance management to achieve operational objectives and targets
10. Build and maintain vendor relationships and manage the purchase of hardware and software products
11. Estimate cost and prepare technical specifications for procurement of information system solutions and equipment by considering infrastructure, licenses, development and support

Job requirements:

1. At least 10 years work experience with 3 years as a Systems Administrator
2. Master in Computer Science or any other related field
3. Functional skills: Communication skills, Data analytical skills, Database management skills, Hardware and software skills