www.deacons.co.ke Kenya Ltd Nairobi : User Support Engineer

Name Of the Company : Deacons Kenya Limited
Company Location : Nairobi
Country : Kenya

User Support Engineer :
Reporting to the ICT Manager, the user Support Engineer will be responsible for:
** Installing, configuring and upgrade operating systems and software;
** Install, assembles and configures computers, monitors, network infrastructure and peripherals;
** Troubleshoot problems with computer systems, including troubleshooting hardware and software;
** Act as a technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data;
** Makes hardware and software acquisition recommendations including helping users assess needs and providing justification for equipment and services;
** Assists with the planning, design, research and acquisition of new or upgraded hardware and software systems;
** Maintain current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommend modifications as necessary;
** Carry out regular Preventive Maintenance of the corporate-wide IT assets;
** Assist in instructing Corporate staff in the use of standard software, including word processing, spreadsheets and database management;
** Understands technical and functional design requirements;
** Assists in physical and logical database design;
** Creates prototypes for the solutions;
** Assists in enforcement of development deadlines and schedules;
** Demonstrates proficiency in at least one structured programming language;
** Understands client server and internet systems architectures;
** Any other duties as assigned.
Candidate profile :
** Bachelors degree in Computer Science or recognised equivalent;
** Certifications – CCNA, MCSE, RHCT are an added advantage;
** 2+ years experience in designing, managing, repairing IT equipment and Networks in a busy environment;
** Ability to work in multiple shifts and under extreme deadline pressure;
** Hands on experience in using MS Office applications and major operating system environments and hardware;
** Capability to fully repair IT equipment in-house;
** Excellent communication and data analysis skills.

Purchasing Clerk :
** Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment;
** Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department;
** Maintain records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries;
** Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives;
** Obtain re-order levels from warehouse and plan items for the next delivery;
** Forward orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting the same;
** Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers;
** Verify payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation;
** Maintain records concerned with rental, sale, and management of real estate;
** Secure estimates from contractors for store building repairs;
** Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents;
** Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends;
** Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;
** Any other duties as assigned.
Candidate profile :
** Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a reputable institution;
** At least 2-3 years experience in a directly related position in a busy organisation;
** Experience using statistical analysis packages;
** Knowledge of basic principles of order processing, re-order levels and receiving goods;
** Ability to allocate and keep record of equipment, facilities, and materials required;
** Good communication and data analysis skills.

How to Apply : Apply through the link given against each job in the official website

http://deacons.co.ke/site/careers.html

Contact us :
Deacons Kenya Limited
Norfolk Towers, Kijabe Street,
Block G, 1st Floor
P.O. BOX 30087
00100
Nairobi
State
Kenya