DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR I – 2 POSTS

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Establish the needs of users and monitoring user access and security; 
  • Monitor performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users; 
  • Map out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline; 
  • Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users; 
  • Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model; 
  • Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements; 
  • Install and test new versions of the DBMS; 
  • Maintain data standards, including adherence to the SSRA Data Management guidelines, NHIF Data Management Policy etc.; 
  • Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata); 
  • Control access permissions and privileges; 
  • Develop, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans; 
  • Ensure that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly; 
  • Allocate system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database system (Capacity planning); 
  • Work closely with application system developers advising them on the most efficient database designs (tables, data types, stored procedures, functions, etc.); 
  • Modify the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers; 
  • Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security; 
  • Commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose; 
  • Ensure compliance with database vendor license agreement; 
  • Contact database vendor for technical support; 
  • Generate various reports by querying from database as per need; 
  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any closely related field from an accredited college or university. 
  • Professional Certification: MCSE- Data Platform. 
  • Must have at least 3 years working experience in database development and support of Database environments. 
  • Strong experience in Database Administration. 
  • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems. 
  • Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. 
  • Experience with backups, restores and recovery models. 
  • Knowledge of Database level High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR). 
  • Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices. 
  • Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts. 
  • Knowledge of indexes, index management, and statistics. 
  • Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory, SPNs and proper disk configurations. 
  • Good communication and documentation skills 



REMUNERATIONSalary Scale NHIGS 11 

Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates: 

  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates. 
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts. 
  • Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates. 
  • National Service (JKT) certificate as will be determined relevant. 
  • Computer Literacy 
  • Professional certificates from respective Boards 
  • One recent passport size picture and birth certificate. 
  • Form iv and form vi results slips are strictly not accepted 
  • Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted. 

Application Instructions 

Application letters should be written in Swahili or English through website www.ajira.go.tz (http://www.ajira.go.tz). All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address: http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ (http://portal.ajira.go.tz/). This address can also be found at Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) website, Click 'Recruitment Portal'

NOTE: Remember to attach an application Letter and all related documents. 

Application Letter Should Be Directed To: 
THE SECRETARY,
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE,
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT,
MAKTABA COMPLEX,
27 BIBI TITI MOHAMED ROAD,
P.O.BOX 63100,
11102 DAR ES SALAAM


Deadline for application is 03rd April, 2017 at 00:00 p.m

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