The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons within the University for the position of Database Administrator (DBA).<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n POSITION:<\/strong>\u00a0DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA)<\/strong> JOB ROLE<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 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.<\/p>\n KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ensure that information is backed-up, secured, and protected Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n 1. The applicant must be a staff of the University of Ghana at the grade of at least, Principal ICT Assistant and have:<\/p>\n \u2022 A Masters\u2019 Degree in any of the following areas: Computer Software\/Computer Systems Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operational Research. 2. Required knowledge, ability and skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Hands-on experience in programming 3. Core Attributes<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Analytical Thinking \u2014 Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n An applicant is required to submit the complete application pack to the<\/p>\n Registrar,<\/strong> (Hard copy); or<\/p>\n registrar@ug.edu.gh<\/strong>\u00a0(Soft copy). The application pack should contain the following:<\/p>\n \u2022 Completed application form for Senior Administrative and Professional employees (UAB Form 1B) to be downloaded from the University\u2019s website at:\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh\/hrodd; The reference letters should, among others, include the following information on the candidate:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Professional competence and work output In compliance with COVID-19 protocols, we encourage all applicants to submit soft copies of their application packs to the Registrar through the approved email address.<\/p>\n Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to participate in a selection process.<\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a023 November, 2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons within the University for the position of Database Administrator (DBA). Job Description POSITION:\u00a0DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA) REPORTING TO:HEAD OF UNIT,…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-dS4","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53324"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53324"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53324\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nREPORTING TO:<\/strong>HEAD OF UNIT, ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING
\nSUPERVISES:<\/strong>\u00a0Database System Analysts and Programmers<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
\n\u2022 perform the planned backups and test backup plans
\n\u2022 ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
\n\u2022 Monitor database performance and configure for optimum response times
\n\u2022 Assist designers with database support for business application prototypes, and participate in quality assurance exercises
\n\u2022 Manage User Access with regular review in collaboration with system owners
\n\u2022 Employ adequate validation controls to ensure high data integrity and security
\n\u2022 Regularly educate database users on good usage practices to avoid security breaches
\n\u2022 Collaborate with other team members to coordinate development of new databases and determine the scope of the job
\n\u2022 maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
\n\u2022 write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
\n\u2022 communicate regularly with applications developers to ensure database integrity and security<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Minimum 5 years of experience in database Administration
\n\u2022 Oracle DBA certification (OCP and above) is an added advantage<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Familiarity with database technologies and operating systems
\n\u2022 Requires good knowledge of structured query language (SQL), Unix and DBMS
\n\u2022 Expertise in Oracle database management system, good knowledge of SQL Server and MySQL
\n\u2022 Excellent project management skills.
\n\u2022 Able to communicate well with stakeholders and at all levels.
\n\u2022 Excellent planning, organising and presentation skills.
\n\u2022 Able to lead and work as part of a team, solution orientated, proactive and motivated with good time management skills.
\n\u2022 Strong understanding of relational and conventional database technology, tools and techniques, standard operating systems, database products and needs, and performance and tuning techniques
\n\u2022 Multi-tasking to work on multiple projects at once required
\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and meet or exceed company goals
\n\u2022 Strong analytical and problem solving skills
\n\u2022 Excellent written and oral communication skills
\n\u2022 Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Attention to Detail \u2014 Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
\n\u2022 Dependability \u2014 Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
\n\u2022 Integrity \u2013 The position requires a high level of integrity, as the position holder will be exposed to confidential and sensitive information
\n\u2022 Innovation \u2014 Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
\n\u2022 Cooperation \u2014 Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude<\/p>\n
\nUniversity of Ghana,<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box LG 25,<\/strong>
\nLegon, Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 An up to date Curriculum Vitae;
\n\u2022 Copies of relevant educational and professional certificates; and,
\n\u2022 Two reference letters, at least one of which should be from a Head of Unit in the University of Ghana, with whom the applicant has worked.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Leadership abilities and sense of responsibility.
\n\u2022 General Contribution to the work of the University (or relevant organization)
\n\u2022 Interpersonal skills
\n\u2022 Any other relevant information<\/p>\n