Head of Information Communication and Technology

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) · Blantyre, Malawi

Posted October 1, 2026Listing expires October 25, 2026

The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) was created by an Act of Parliament, the MUBAS Act of 2019 as an entrepreneurial university specialising in Business and Applied Sciences. The University would like to fill this position with a suitably qualified candidate at a time when it is globally repositioning itself to run in compliance with international norms of scholarship and a business culture that characterises a modern university.

Position Overview

The Head of ICT shall be responsible to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in respect of the quality and standards of ICT infrastructure and software systems.

Duties and responsibilities

The Head of the ICT Department shall:

• Lead the development and review of ICT policy, strategy, procedures and standards that are responsive to emerging technologies and changing needs and practices in higher education from time to time for approval by the Council.
• Be responsible for putting in place ICT systems, infrastructure and other accessories that are state-of-the-art befitting modern universities.
• Provide quality services and appropriate state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and applications, with seamless and secure access that supports learning, teaching, research and administrative functions.
• Manage and monitor IT service delivery and support, benchmarked against best-practice service management guidelines.
• Capacitate from time-to-time University staff and students with knowledge and skills for utilizing IT resources responsibly, effectively and efficiently.
• Provide cyber security of the University’s IT systems and infrastructure including data.

Qualifications and Experience