TheUniversity of Ghanahereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons within the University for the position of Database Administrator (DBA).
POSITION:DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA)
REPORTING TO:HEAD OF UNIT, ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING
SUPERVISES:Database System Analysts and Programmers
JOB ROLE
To oversee the creation, maintenance, performance, integrity and security of the databases. Provide operational support in the planning, development, maintenance and troubleshooting activities for the achievement of the objectives of the University.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure that information is backed-up, secured, and protected
develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
perform the planned backups and test backup plans
ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
Monitor database performance and configure for optimum response times
Assist designers with database support for business application prototypes, and participate in quality assurance exercises
Manage User Access with regular review in collaboration with system owners
Employ adequate validation controls to ensure high data integrity and security
Regularly educate database users on good usage practices to avoid security breaches
Collaborate with other team members to coordinate development of new databases and determine the scope of the job
maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
communicate regularly with applications developers to ensure database integrity and security
Qualification Required & Experience
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
1. The applicant must be a staff of the University of Ghana at the grade of at least, Principal ICT Assistant and have:
A Masters’ Degree in any of the following areas: Computer Software/Computer Systems Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operational Research.
Minimum 5 years of experience in database Administration
Oracle DBA certification (OCP and above) is an added advantage
2. Required knowledge, ability and skills:
Hands-on experience in programming
Familiarity with database technologies and operating systems
Requires good knowledge of structured query language (SQL), Unix and DBMS
Expertise in Oracle database management system, good knowledge of SQL Server and MySQL
Excellent project management skills.
Able to communicate well with stakeholders and at all levels.
Excellent planning, organising and presentation skills.
Able to lead and work as part of a team, solution orientated, proactive and motivated with good time management skills.
Strong understanding of relational and conventional database technology, tools and techniques, standard operating systems, database products and needs, and performance and tuning techniques
Multi-tasking to work on multiple projects at once required
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and meet or exceed company goals
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues
3. Core Attributes
Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Integrity – The position requires a high level of integrity, as the position holder will be exposed to confidential and sensitive information
Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Location:Accra
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