Database System Administrator job at Nakasero Hospital Ltd

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 13 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The post holder is required to:-
• Provide application support to users utilizing NHL applications and services
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports related to applications 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

Competencies/Abilities
• 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

Knowledge/Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Computing, or related field
• Relevant certification in Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) is an added advantage


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates that have relevant experience, know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should submit their applications addressed to the Human Resource Manager at the HR office not later than September 22nd 2023, 5.00pm.
Mail your resume to hr@nhl.co.ug 




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