Systems Administrator Job Nairobi Hospital

The role of the Systems Administrator is to establish and maintain integrity of work products using configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting and configuration audits of the hospital information systems to ensure they are running optimally to support the hospital’s technology requirements.
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the strategic management, optimization, and security of the hospital’s IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and alignment with the hospital’s operational goals. The role includes leading the administration of critical systems, databases, networks, and servers to support mission-critical healthcare applications and services.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior Systems Administrator, the candidate shall be responsible for the following tasks amongst others:

Ensure the availability, performance and evolution of the Hospital’s ICT systems, including the Hospital Information Management system;

Systems and Infrastructure Management:

• Design, deploy, and manage robust IT infrastructure to support the hospital’s operations, including on-premises and cloud-based solutions.
• Administer and optimize enterprise applications such as Hospital Information Systems (HIS), database platforms, and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Monitor and ensure uptime, performance, and security of core systems, including servers, databases, and networks.

Maintain and improve the system environments – including Databases and Operating Systems of the Hospital’s business systems;

System Optimization and Maintenance:

• Conduct proactive system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Oversee backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for critical IT systems.
• Implement system upgrades, patches, and migrations while minimizing downtime and disruption to hospital operations.

Database Administration:

• Manage hospital databases, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and availability.
• Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and resource management.

IT Security and Compliance:

• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for IT security and compliance, including access controls, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Ensure adherence to international standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
• Conduct periodic security audits and penetration testing to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Project Implementation and Leadership:

• Lead the implementation of IT projects, including system migrations, upgrades, and new deployments, ensuring alignment with hospital objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions that enhance operational efficiency and patient care.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior IT staff and ensure knowledge sharing across the team.

Support and Troubleshooting:

• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues reported through the IT helpdesk.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions for recurring incidents.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of IT systems, configurations, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Certification in Database Management
• Minimum of 6 years’ ICT experience with 3 years at a supervisory level

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Certifications:

• Certification in IT Infrastructure or Systems Administration (e.g., MCSE, RHCSA, VMware Certified Professional).
• Database Management certification (e.g., Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server DBA).
• Network certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in IT systems administration, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale IT infrastructures, including databases, servers, storage, and networks.
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare IT systems is highly desirable.

How to Apply

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 24th September 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.
The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.

Ag. Head of Human Resources
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org