ICT Service Desk Analyst
About AAR Hospital
is a modern, 140-bed Level 5 private hospital located along Kiambu Road in Nairobi, Kenya. Situated adjacent to the Karura Forest, it features dedicated, separate outpatient and emergency departments
Description
Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
IT Support
Provide first level support for all hardware and software issues logged by users.
Advise and educate users on appropriate action.
Follow standard service desk procedures.
Install and support user applications such as Office 365, Windows Operating system and Hospital Applications.
Work with IT suppliers as needed.
IT Service Management
Log all service desk interactions and document issue resolution using the ITSM system.
Identify and effectively prioritize situations requiring urgent attention.
Consistently monitor the status of all logged incidents and requests and escalate to a higher resolution level when service level agreements are in breach.
Escalating recurring incidents to Problem Management where the PM team will conduct a root cause analysis and find an ultimate solution to the incident.
Maintain accurate inventory of all hardware and software resources and parts.
Escalate incidents/service requests that cannot be resolved.
IT Communication and Relationship Management
Acts as a single point of contact between the IT department and the business units for all incidents, service requests, change notifications, and any other necessary communications.
Issue timely communication and status updates for critical and high incidents.
Maintain excellent communication with all end users and other members of the technology department.
User Training and Onboarding
Assist in designing and delivering training sessions for new hires and refresher courses on core applications (HMIS, ERP modules, collaboration tools).
Develop and update user guides, quick-reference sheets, FAQs, and short video tutorials for common tasks.
Gather feedback post-training to refine content and delivery methods.
Process Improvement and Standardization
Identify repetitive incidents or gaps in user knowledge; propose preventive measures such as quick guides or mini workshops.
Adhere strictly to established SOPs for incident handling, escalate deviations, and suggest refinements.
Participate in periodic reviews of support workflows, recommending enhancements to increase efficiency.
Decision Making Authority
Closure of incidents within SLA and follow up of escalated matters to closure.
Escalation of recurring incidents to senior management after conducting a RCA.
Enhancing operation excellence through exemplary quality of service.
Compliance, Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Ensure compliance with:
Joint Commission International (JCI) Standards
Ministry of Health regulations
Occupational Health and Safety legislation
Environmental regulations (NEMA)
Building codes
Electrical codes
Plumbing and drainage standards
Fire safety regulations
Medical device regulations
Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and risk mitigation programs.
Conduct safety inspections and environmental audits.
Ensure safe handling, storage, operation, testing, and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure systems.
Promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Professional Certification Required
Preferably ITIL Foundation certified
Job Experience
Minimum of three (3) years working experience in IT and at least two (2) years of healthcare experience.
Knowledge and experience in IT Service Desk practices.
Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude
Service Orientation: Prioritize user needs, responding with patience and clarity.
Process Discipline: Strict adherence to ticketing workflows, SOPs, and documentation standards.
Analytical Thinking: Break down incidents to identify root causes and preventive actions.
Collaboration: Work effectively with other IT functions and department stakeholders.
Adaptability & Learning: Quickly learn new systems; integrate updates into support and training materials.
Communication: Create clear guides and deliver concise training; provide status updates professionally.
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