Database / Web Administrator

KeMU/ADM/DBA/1/5/2023 Based in KeMU Main Campus

• Reporting to the Head of ICT

Main Purpose:

• Support all the database and website functions of the university.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Database Administration and activities of all databases on different platforms like MSSQL and MySQL.
• Database Performance Management.
• Developing, managing, testing back-up and recovery plans including archiving and recovery.
• Database security implementation and version upgrade.
• Databases change & patch management.
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Develop, update website content and maintain website database and accounts.
• Maintaining and monitoring production (primary and secondary), test and development databases.
• Providing support (assisting / guide, troubleshoot, resolve, coordinating) for database service availability issues and escalates externally / internally in case resolution is not possible at their level.
• Enforcement of SSL certificates and message encryption.
• Providing Level 2 (L2) support (assistance, troubleshooting, installation, configurations, guidance, escalations, and coordination) for all databases and data warehouse as well as escalating and following up unresolved issues.
• Assist in supporting database for the institution’s publications including library services.
• Create and optimize complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, or Computer Science from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience as Database Administrator or relevant position
• At least 3 years relevant experience in handling Databases (SQL is a must) and Management Information Systems.
• Ability to write reports and/or perform routine calculations.
• Strong planning and organization skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should demonstrate an understanding of the following platforms, databases, applications and utilities:
• UNIX / Linux / MS Windows Server, Programming Languages (any one of Java, C++, JavaScript, PL-SQL, XML) SQL, Oracle Web Technologies (J2EE, IIS, Apache) and securities.
• Database certification is must.

To be received on or before 29th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Method of Application

Interested applicants 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 other relevant testimonials.
I) A) Three (3) hard copies of the application (Letter, CV, Certificates and Testimonials) should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

And

B) Additionally, an electronic copy of the application (Letter, CV, Certificates and Testimonials) in PDF format should be sent to the stated Email Address 

II) Successful Applicants will be required to bring the following:
 Clearance certificate from;
i. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
ii. Compliance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board.
iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
iv. Credit Reference Bureau.
v. Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.
vi. 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.