ICT Officer I at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : ICT Officer I
Advert No : NQCL NO.23/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 7
No. of positions: 1

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programs;
ii. Providing user support;
iii. Maintaining support systems and training of users;
iv. Repairing and maintaining of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals;
v. Receiving, installing and certifying of information communication technology equipment; and
vi. Configuring of new information communication technology equipment.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i. Three years’ experience at the grade of ICT Officer II or in a comparable position;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or equivalent qualification froma recognized institution; and
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.