Database System Administrator – Nakasero Hospital Ltd

Job title:  Database System Administrator

Organization:  Nakasero Hospital Ltd

Location: Kampala

 

Job roles:

•  Provide application support to users utilizing NHL applications and services
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports related to application performance
• Monitor HMIS performance and capture any errors, and liaise with HMIS vendor to ensure errors are fixed
• Conduct research on upcoming products, services, and standards in support of NHL systems and operations
• Act as a trainer for NHL systems like HMIS, HR System, and any other system acquired by the enterprise to support business
• Ensure data availability in case of system failures or data loss and ensure that sensitive data is protected
• Design and implement efficient and secure database structures.
• Facilitate data migrations between different systems or versions and maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations and processes.
• Define user roles and permissions and enforce access control policies.
• Conduct security audits, risk assessments and maintain backup and recovery strategies
• Regularly perform backups and ensure data restoration capabilities are achievable
• Identify and resolve database performance issues and bottlenecks.
• Design and implement extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes for data integration and transformation.
• Investigate any suspicious activity or unexpected software behavior

 

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Computing, or related field
• Relevant certification in Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) is an added advantage.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of database security best practices
• Excellent SQL scripting and query optimization skills
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions
• Familiarity with data integration tools and ETL processes
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

 

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send in their application letters and CV to the Human Resource Manager at the HR office.
Mail your resume to hr@nhl.co.ug

Deadline: Friday, September 22 2023