Group Information and Communications Technology Manager at Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited

Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd was founded in Abuja in January, 2008. The hospital started as a mono specialty centre and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics Ltd. Within a few years the hospital expanded its scope of services and has become a leading private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world class specialist healthcare services to patients in Nigeria and the West African sub region.

Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd currently has four hospitals located in Abuja, Lagos, Kainji and Jebba having over one hundred (100) bed capacity without patient camps in several other cities across Nigeria. Our services and facilities span several specialities and include emergency / trauma centre, radiology diagnostic centre, prosthetic manufacturing plant, oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, gastrointestinal endoscopy suite and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Information and Communications Technology Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Purpose of the Role

• The Information and Communications Technology Manager (ICT Manager) manages the Group’s information and communication technology, which includes the various computer systems, communication systems and other information-based technologies (e.g., access cards and clock-in systems).

Key Performance Areas

• Manage information technology and computer systems.
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
• Lead the design, specification, configuration, installation and maintenance of local area network hardware, software, and telecommunication services.
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Develop Service Level Agreements for service providers, determining performance targets for IT personnel and assist in selecting IT Service Providers.
• Train staff in ICT department for effective and smooth running of the department
• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance.
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate IT systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes.
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures.

Hierarchy:

• This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information System (MIS) or similar fields.
• Post graduate / Master's degree and additional qualification in Information Technology will be an added advantage.
• Relevant IT certifications will be a plus.
• Have at least 10 years' practical experience in a large organization with similar business and operational ICT functions, 5 years of which should have been at a managerial level.
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware / software systems.
• Expertise in data center management and data governance.
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation.

Profile Requirements:

• The candidate must possess highly effective supervisory skills and techniques, as well as have the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Direct and coordinate operations with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be dependable with integrity and have rapt attentive to details.
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
• Ability to manage personnel.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.