Assistant Director, ICT Job SHA

Assistant Director, ICT Job

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: SHA 4

Remuneration:

Kes.200,204 x 10,014 – 210,218 x 10,511 – 220,729 x 11,032 – 231,761 x 11,587 – 243,348 x 12,172 – 255,521 x 12,775 – 268,295 x 13,418 – 281,714 x 14,085 – 295,799 x 14,787 – 310,586 x 15,530 – 326,116 x 16,308 – 342,423 pa.

Allowances:
House: Kes 55,000/=
Commuter: Kes 22,000/=
Entertainment: Kes 6,250/=
Leave: Kes 20,000/=

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal ICT Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Qualifications in Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Database Management skills (MSSQL/ORACLE/MYSQL/IBM), Web development certifications (PHP, HTML, ASP) or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

• Formulating, implementing, and reviewing ICT policies, procedures, and systems.
• Planning, designing, implementing, and aligning ICT strategies for effective management of services at all levels.
• Overseeing the Authority’s intranet and internet issues.
• Advising management on the institutionalization of effective ICT governance structures.
• Providing specifications and standards in the procurement of ICT software and equipment.
• Planning, developing, reviewing, and implementing ICT business disaster recovery strategy.
• Researching on emerging ICT trends.
• Ensuring compliance with established ICT standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Updating the Authority’s website.
• Providing technical support services to computer users and training them to acquire necessary skills.
• Planning and budgeting for the Department.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.

How to submit online applications

• Create an account
• Complete your profile by filling in your details in all the relevant sections
• Click on the vacancies tab
• On the jobs list, click on View Details to access the details of a particular job
• At the bottom section of the job’s detail, click on Apply to submit your application

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Apply by 19th August, 2025 by 5.00P.M