Database Administrator Job KeMU

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KeMU/ADM/IICT/2/9/2025 – (1) Position Main Campus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all databases across multiple platforms such as MsSQL and MySQL.
• Monitor and enhance database performance to ensure optimal operation.
• Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans, including archiving and restoration processes.
• Implement database security measures and perform version upgrades.
• Manage database changes, patches, and updates.
• Perform regular tests and evaluations to maintain data security, privacy, and integrity.
• Monitor database performance, implement necessary changes, and apply new patches and versions as required.
• Maintain and monitor production (primary and secondary), test, and development databases.
• Provide support by assisting, troubleshooting, resolving, and coordinating database service availability issues, and escalate unresolved issues appropriately.
• Design, develop, and maintain Management Information Systems (MIS) and dashboards for various departments and management use.
• Provide Level 2 (L2) support, including troubleshooting, installation, configuration, and escalation for databases and data warehouses.
• Support issue resolution and update the status of assigned or logged issues on the Call Logging/Tracking System.
• Execute ICT-related business continuity plans (e.g., backup testing, restoration, and disaster recovery testing).
• Coordinate Disaster Recovery (DR) failover activities with relevant teams.
• Create and optimize complex query definitions to extract and analyze data efficiently.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, or Computer Science from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience handling databases (SQL is mandatory) and Management Information Systems.
• Ability to write reports and perform calculations, with strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of platforms, databases, and utilities such as:
• UNIX / Linux / MS Windows Server
• Programming languages: Java, C++, JavaScript, PL-SQL, XML
• SQL, Oracle, and web technologies (e.g., J2EE, IIS, Apache)
• CISA Certification will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.

An electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email address applications.sept25@kemu.ac.ke

and

Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:

The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

Successful candidates will be required to bring the following:

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Credit Reference Bureau;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department;
• Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom
• must be the pastor of their local church.