Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | October 28, 2025 |
| Category |
Administration
Communication Education / Teaching IT / Information Technology Secretary |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Ref no; DICT/VERT3/2025
Job Purpose
- The Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will provide strategic leadership and direction for all ICT functions across KUTRRH. This role is pivotal in ensuring the development, implementation and maintenance of secure, innovative and cost-effective technology infrastructure and applications that support high-quality healthcare delivery and enhance patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director will:
- Provide guidance on the hospital’s ICT strategy development and implementation;
- Oversee IT infrastructure, systems development and information security programs;
- Advise senior management on emerging technologies including telemedicine and e-Health;
- Promote sound ICT governance and ensure compliance with relevant standards;
- Drive business continuity and disaster recovery strategies;
- Supervise and mentor ICT staff, fostering a high-performance culture;
- Initiate policy and regulations review on computing management.
- Manage ICT projects, vendors and service-level agreements;
- Ensure optimal performance of business systems and infrastructure;
- Translate business needs into innovative ICT solutions.
- Monitor departmental performance and contribute to strategic planning.
- Prepare and submit Board and Management reports.
- Implement recommendations of internal and external audits.
- Manage and lead ICT teams for excellence in service delivery.
- Any other duty as may be assigned.
Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Bachelor in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related equivalent from a recognized institution;
- A Master’s degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Business Information
- Technology or related equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, ITIL practitioner, PRINCE-2 or PMP,
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with 5 years in senior management level or a comparable position.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and innovation in ICT solutions
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities;
- Excellent project management and vendor oversight;
- High-level proficiency in cybersecurity and IT governance;
- Results-oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills;
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Terms of Service
- The successful candidate will be engaged on a five (5) year contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance
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Applying Instructions
In the application include the subject line that clearly indicates the Job Reference Number and the job applied for (e.g., “Application for Director, ICT” and Job Reference Number). Applicants are required to attach the following documents in PDF format:
- Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae,
- Copy of National ID,
- Copy of Valid Practicing License,
- Copies of academic and professional certificates (MUST be certified by the issuing institution; all applicants with foreign qualifications must get the qualifications equated to those of the Kenyan education system),
- Testimonials and,
- any other relevant document.
The application letter should include among other details; your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees. Application deadline All applications should reach KUTRRH not later than Tuesday November 18, 2025. Addressed to:
- The Chief Executive Officer,
- Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
- Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road, Nairobi
- P. O. Box 7674 – 00100, GPO Nairobi