The Students Loan Trust Fund wishes to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position of Senior Information Systems Manager.
JOB TITLE: SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER (SENIOR FULL-STACK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER)
JOB PURPOSE: To provide technical, operational and administrative support for the efficient and effective performance of the Information Systems function
of the Fund.
POSITION LOCATION: Accra
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Supervises the development, review and implementation of IT policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, proceduresand processes
2. Lead the elicitation, documentation of requirements and implementation of IT Projects
3. Lead the development, testing, documentation and release of Enterprise Business Applications (web & mobile)
4. Design, develop and administer a secure Relational Database Management System such as Microsoft SQL & MySQL
5. Supervises the development, review and implementation of a Disaster Recovery Plan of Enterprise Business Applications and Databases
6. Implements a Help Desk Management System to support end-user services and technical support services
7. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the management of the IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Business Applications and Database Management Systems
8. Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code
9. Liaise with vendors for efficient implementation of new software products or systems and for resolution of any post implementation issues
10. Provide status reports on project progress and outstanding issues
11. Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines
12. Install software products for end users as required.
13. Train end users to operate new or modified ICT systems
14. Implements audit recommendations
15. Prepares work plan and budget
16. Prepares annual and other periodic reports
17. Supervises and appraise the performance of subordinate staff
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
· A Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or any other related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution
· A minimum of four (4) years post Bachelor’s relevant work experience in a reputable institution.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
· Excellent working knowledge in C#, ASP.NET Core, API, Entity Framework Core
· Expert knowledge in Object Oriented Design and Programming
· In-depth knowledge in the Design and Administration of Relational Database Management Systems such as Microsoft SQL and MySQL
· Excellent knowledge in a Javascript Framework such as Ext JS, React, Angular or VUE
· Proficiency in Web User Interface Design, Cross-Browser compatibility, Responsive UIs using HTML 5, CSS, jQuery & JavaScript
· Knowledge in Version Control (preferably Git)
· Knowledge in Unit Testing, Stress Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing and .Net Mocking Frameworks
· Knowledge in reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services & Microsoft Visual Studio Report Designer
· Working knowledge of Mobile App. Development using Flutter is a plus
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
· Leadership skills
· Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
· Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude
· Ability to inspire and motivate subordinates
· Ability to work independently
· Ability to work under pressure
· Good report writing skills
How to apply
Interested persons who meet the requirements may submit their applications and recent CVs with full contact details and names and addresses of three (3) referees to:
The Principal HR/Administrative Manager
PMB CT 223
Cantonments, Accra
Or email recruit@sltf.gov.gh (Please indicate position applied for at the top left of the envelope or in the subject line of the email)
Closing date for the application is February 29, 2024
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
