ICT Officer I, Cybersecurity

Grade: DHA 7 | Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable | Advert No: DHA/42/2026

(a) Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Implementing encryption algorithms to protect data at rest and in transit;
2. Performing penetration testing exercises and vulnerability scans to check for systems weaknesses and identify vulnerabilities;
3. Undertaking business impact assessments to evaluate potential impact of systems downtime on healthcare operations, patient care, and legal compliance;
4. Sensitizing users on cybersecurity best practices and risks;
5. Conducting cybersecurity campaigns or security drills to ensure staff awareness and assess preparedness;
6. Updating cybersecurity systems by applying necessary patches and ensuring they are up to date to avoid vulnerabilities;
7. Monitoring of systems, networks and endpoints to detect any suspicious activities;
8. Identifying critical digital health systems and defining acceptable recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives; and
9. Conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats.

(b) Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Cumulative period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience at the grade of ICT Officer II, Cybersecurity or in a comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
3. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.