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Copperbelt University is Currently Recruiting: Director – Directorate of Information and Communication Technology

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  • Company: Copperbelt University
  • Location: Zambia
  • State: Kitwe
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

The Copperbelt University is a public university established through an act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research and Community engagement as a service to the nation. The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment in the following positions:

DIRECTOR – DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

REPORTS TO VICE-CHANCELLOR

Job Purpose

To Plan, Direct and Co-ordinate the development of Information and Communication Technology Systems of the university.

Statement of Main Duties

  1. Oversee the development of procedures and processes of ICTs.
  2. Develop Information Systems in line with current technological advances.
  3. Maintain appropriate ICT equipment in a functional state at all times.
  4. Provide ICT services to University users in line with the ICT policies of the University as stipulated in the ICT master plan.
  5. Create appropriate computer-related technologies for teaching and research purposes
  6. Serve as a technical expert for the university for purchasing ICT equipment and systems

Job Qualifications & Experience

  1. Grade 12 or Form V certificate with five (5) “O” level Credits which should include English
  2. Minimum of a Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
  3. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or Information Technology will be an added advantage
  4. Minimum of five years working experience in a similar position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required

  1. Result-oriented person, able to set and achieve set targets
  2. Ability to inspire others to obtain intended results
  3. Good interpersonal skills and an excellent team player
  4. Strong verbal and written communication skills
  5. Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
  6. Ability to work with staff from different professional ranks, academic disciplines and students
Method of Application

Interested applicants meeting the above specifications should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and three (3) names of referees, two (2) of whom must be professionally acquainted with the applicant.

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned not later than 28th August 2020 or soft copies to [email protected]

The Registrar

The Copperbelt University

Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside

Box 21692

KITWE