DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

DEPARTMENT: ICT

REPORTS TO: IT Manager

Branch: Head Office – Westland

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

1. To drive operational efficiency through the unified management and optimization of the organization’s data.
2. To strengthen system reliability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities.
3. To minimize system downtime and data loss through proactive monitoring, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
4. To ensure routine database patching and maintenance are conducted in line with best practices and security requirements.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Install, configure, and maintain database management systems
2. Monitor database performance, optimize queries, and ensure high availability.
3. Perform regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery drills.
4. Implement and enforce database security policies to protect sensitive data
5. Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures.
6. Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, and query tuning.
7. Manage database replication and high-availability configurations
8. Ensure data integrity through validation, constraints, and regular data cleansing.
9. Monitor and resolve data inconsistencies or corruption issues.
10. Implement data archiving and purging strategies.
11. Provide technical support to developers and end-users for database-related issues.
12. Conduct training sessions for staff on database best practices
13. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of database configurations, processes, and policies.
14. Generate regular reports on database performance.
15. Work closely with application developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support database needs.
16. Stay updated with emerging database technologies and propose innovative solutions.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent

Professional Qualification

• Certified database administrator with in-depth understanding of Oracle (OCP preferred), MS SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases.

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in database administration with strong technical knowledge of databases, WebLogic, networks, and operating systems.

Required Skills and Attributes

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Deep understanding of current technology trends.
• Highly motivated and self-directed individual with the discipline to deliver within agreed timelines
• Strong collaborative skills with functional area management, business analysts, and IT staff

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can apply through the link https://recruitment.geminia.co.ke/. Job Application, to reach us on or before Tuesday, 17 March 2026. The application should include a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements and details of your current remuneration. It should be accompanied by a detailed and up-to-date CV with copies of supporting certificates.

Geminia Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.