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SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST
JOB TITLE: SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST
EMPLOYER: North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA)
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent is required to perform specialized technical duties in the administration, operations, maintenance and support of the computer centre’s hardware, software, systems and related infrastructure within the Authority.
KEY FUNCTIONS
* Operates and maintains the IT infrastructure of the Authority, monitors its performance, adheres to defined maintenance and support procedures, and ensures that established service levels of IT operations are achieved.
* Contributes to the management of the IT Infrastructure of the Authority in accordance with agreed standards and procedures.
* Conducts security risk and vulnerability assessments for the IT systems of the Authority; and develops and applies appropriate technical security controls.
* Monitors the application of and compliance with, security operations procedures for areas of responsibility, reviews the IT infrastructure for breaches in security, and takes appropriate remedial actions.
* Provides specialist expertise in the review, evaluation, installation, testing, upgrade and maintenance of system software such as operating systems and related utility software, and in the resolution of any associated service delivery problems.
* Manages the storage and backup systems of the Authority to provide agreed levels of service, security, storage optimisation, and recovery and growth capacity, in compliance with data retention and data protection requirements of the public service.
* Monitors IT component capacity, and follows agreed policies and procedures to proactively resolve any projected shortfalls.
* Keeps abreast of technical developments in respect of IT networks and infrastructure including computer hardware, operating systems and related products provides advice regarding their application, and utilises this knowledge in performing job duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a supervisory level in the area of ICT, including at least two (2) years’ experience in the operations and maintenance of ICT systems.
* Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering or a related area.
OR
* Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at a supervisory level in the area of ICT, including at least four (4) years in the operations and maintenance of ICT systems. Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognised Bachelor’s degree. Certification in the area of ICT from a recognised institution.
OR
* Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience at a supervisory level in the area of ICT, in addition to at least five (5) years’ experience in the operations and maintenance of ICT systems. Training as evidenced by the possession of a two-year Diploma/Certificate in the area of ICT from a recognised institution.
Required Documentation: Cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae, and copies of all relevant academic certificates.
Deadline for Applications: Friday 11th September, 2026.
Submission Format: Applications must be clearly addressed to the position applied for and submitted strictly to the email address provided. Failure to comply may result in the application not being acknowledged.
Address To:
GENERAL MANAGER – HUMAN RESOURCES
NORTH WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
8-12 DERE STREET,PORT OF SPAIN, 100915
EMAIL TO: Technical.recruitment@nwrha.gov.tt
Note: Unsuitable and unsolicited applications will not be acknowledged.
