Principal ICT Officer Job NQCL

IT Jobs, National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) Jobs. Principal ICT Officer leads IT systems and infrastructure, requires an IT/CS degree, professional IT certifications (e.g., CCNP, CISA), 4-week management course, and 9+ years ICT experience (3+ at senior level). Full-time role in Nairobi.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Implementing ICT policies, guidelines, procedures and standards;
• Installing and maintaining computer systems;
• Developing and updating application systems;
• Carrying out system analysis design and software specifications in liaison with users;
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals;
• Drawing up hardware specification for information communication technology equipment;
• Verifying, validating and certifying information communication technology equipment;
• Implementing computer systems and providing user support including training users; and
• Performing technical, systems and user documentation.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Information Communication Technology Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Relevant ICT certifications such as CCNP, MCSE, CISA, CISSP, Prince 2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

How to Apply

Interested persons who meet the minimum criterion are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

• Duly filled NQCL employment application form
• National Identity card
• Relevant academic and professional certificates
• Duly signed application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “confidential” and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied for.

Address and deliver to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – KNH
P.O. Box 29726 – 00202
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications should be submitted to hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com

Deadline: 16th November, 2026, not later than 2359 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.