Kenyatta University is looking to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant positions in the following offices:
1. Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Development)
Procurement Department
Procurement Officer – Grade 11 (Main Campus)
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Business, Economics or related field from a recognized institution
Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/ Supplies & Materials management, Business, Economics or related field from a recognized institution
At least seven (7) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, four (4) of which at a senior management level in a public institution
Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement and enforce regulations and policies on procurement management
Develop and implement procurement strategies
Implement best practice procurement procedures, prepare and manage the procurement budget, establish supplier selection and evaluation guidelines, foster supportive relationships with key suppliers and provide leadership to the procurement team
Assistant Procurement Officer – Grade E/F (Mombasa Campus)
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Business, Economics or related field from a recognized institution
Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/ Supplies & Materials management OR Bachelors Degree in Business, Economics from a recognized institution
At least five (5) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, three (3) of which at a senior management level in a public institution
Assistant Procurement Officer – Grade C/D (Kericho, Dadaab, Mombasa, Kitui and Main Campus)
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/ Supplies & Materials management OR Bachelors degree in Business, Economics or related field from a recognized institution
At least four (4) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, two (2) of which should be in a public institution
Assistant Procurement Officer – GRADE A/B (Mombasa Campus)
Qualifications:
At least three (3) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, two (2) of which should be in a public institution
Must be computer literate
Common qualifications and duties and responsibilities for the following four (4) positions:
Procurement Officer – Grade 11 (Main Campus)
Assistant Procurement Officer – Grade E/F (Mombasa Campus)
Assistant Procurement Officer – Grade C/D (Kericho, Daadab, Mombasa, Kitui and Main Campus)
Assistant Procurement Officer – Grade A/B (Mombasa Campus)
Common Qualifications:
Final Diploma in Procurement/Supplies and Logistics from KNEC or CIPS is mandatory
Thorough knowledge of public procurement regulations and procedures
Must be a registered member of KISM
Working knowledge of computer software like Sage, Accpac or ERP will be an added advantage
Common Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive and process purchase requisitions from user departments/sections
Consult with the Procurement Manager to assist user departments in getting specifications and terms of reference right
Receive and review requisitions for clarity, adequate specifications to ensure that bidders will be able to respond to the quotations appropriately
Consolidate and prepare proposals for recommendations for award to assigned requisitions
Prepare procurement transactions and provide a liaison link between suppliers and user departments
Provide support in the negotiation of contractual agreement with suppliers to ensure that service, quality, added value, lowest total cost, security of supplies and the deployment of the suppliers’ capabilities are secured
Ensure that internal customer and supplier relationship is well maintained for the procurement category to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality
Finalize purchase orders, file and archive documents
Engage suppliers on performance issues and provide feedback
Up-date and maintain records of all the procurement transactions
High level of integrity and ethical behavior
Senior Stores Assistant - Grade C/D (Main Campus)
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/ Supplies & Materials management OR Bachelors Degree in Business, Economics or related field
At least four (4) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, two (2) of which should be in a public institution
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports to the Head University Stores
Supervise and allocate staff duties
Ensure that the store is in good and secure condition for storage
Verify that goods received are as per the specification, and that the laid down procedure for receiving goods is followed
Ensure proper records are maintained
Determine and maintain recorded stock level, lead time, buffers stock and safety stock levels
Raise purchase requests as and when required to ensure agreed customer service level is maintained
Undertake stock taking, reconcile physical stock and stock ledger balances, and raise monthly reports on obsolete, slow moving and damaged stock
Any other duties allocated by the Head University stores
Stores Assistant - Grade A/B (Mombasa, Kitui, Kericho, Nakuru, Nyeri, and Dadaab Campus)
Qualifications:
At least Three (3) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, two (2) of which should be in a public institution
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports to the Senior Stores Assistant
Ensure that the stores requisitions have the necessary authorization and approval 4
Maintain and update stock ledgers
Costing of stores requisition from departments
Ensure stocks are kept at optimal levels
Verify issues and receipts of stocks
Reconcile physical stock and stock ledger
Raise stock received notes and stock return notes
Verify the requests from users and confirm availability
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Stores Assistant
Common qualifications for the following two positions:
Senior Stores Assistant – Grade C/D (Main Campus)
Stores Assistant – Grade A/B (Mombasa, Kitui, Kericho, Nakuru, Nyeri and Dadaab Campus)
Final Diploma in Procurement/Supplies and Logistics from KNEC or CIPS is mandatory
Working knowledge of computer software like Sage, Accpac or ERP will be an added advantage.
Thorough knowledge of public procurement regulations and procedures
Must be a registered member of KISM
Common Key Competences for all the procurement posts:
Expert level knowledge in Stores and Logistics management including, but not limited to inventory management, costing, contracts, relationship management and due diligence on suppliers
Ability to manage competing demands, accept criticism and constructive feedback, while being extremely efficient, adaptable and flexible
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Ability to present procurement feedback, policies and procedures to senior management
Demonstrate ability to organize large volumes of stock and delivery requirements for a broad range of office and operational needs
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Strong initiative and solid judgment skills and abilities
High level of integrity and ethical behavior
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Strong initiative and solid judgment skills and abilities
2. School of Medicine
Department of Surgery & Orthopaedics
Professor
Area of specialization: Anaesthesiology
Qualifications:
PhD Degree in Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized university
At least twelve (12) years of university teaching, five (5) of which as full–time Associate Professor
At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as Associate Professor
Successful supervision of at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) Ph D students since being appointed as Associate Professor
Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate Professor
Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops
Registered by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board and specialist recognition
Senior Lecturer
Area of specialization: Anaesthesiology
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized university
At least five (5) years of university teaching, three (3) of which as full - time Lecturer
At least three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as Lecturer
Successful supervision of at least (3) Masters students
Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops
Registered by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board and specialist recognition Lecturer
Area of specialization: Anaesthesiology
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized university
At least three (3) years university teaching experience from a recognized university
Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
Lecturer
Area of specialization: Dental Sciences
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized university
At least three (3) years university teaching experience from a recognized university 6
Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
Senior Lecturer
Area of specialization: Paediatrics/Child health
Qualifications:
Masters Degree of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health having attained the professional level of consultant Paeditrician or its equivalent in the field of paediatrics from a recognized University
Sub-specialization or Ph D qualification will be an added advantage
At least five (5) years of university teaching, three (3) of which as full-time Lecturer
At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops
Registered by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board and have specialist recognition
Lecturer
Area of specialization: Paediatrics/Child health
Qualifications:
Masters Degree of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health, having attained the professional level of consultant Paeditrician or its equivalent in the field of paediatrics from a recognized university
Sub-specialization or Ph D qualifications will be an added advantage
At least two (2) years of university teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer
Registered by Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
3. School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development Field Technician in Charge of Animals – GRADE A/B
Qualifications:
Diploma in Animal Production and Health or related field
KCE Division III/ KCSE Mean Grade C (plain)and above
At least two (2) years work experience in handling animals specifically dairy cattle, pigs, poultry, rabbits, sheep and goats
Computer literate
Duties and responsibilities:
Co-ordinate routine livestock management practices e.g. Milking, dehorning and so on
Ensure that all animals (cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, chicken and pigs) are fed properly daily
Ensure that the animal units are cleaned on a daily basis
Update records for animals and tools/ equipments of the farm on a daily basis
Closely observe animals for early identification of any anomalies and take appropriate action
Organize practicals for students as required by Lecturers
Carry out any other duties in the farm as directed by the farm management
4. School of Education Special Needs Education Department
Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Speech and Language Pathology
Qualifications:
PhD in Speech and Language Pathology or related field from a recognized institution
Certificate of Clinical competence for Speech Language Pathology from a recognized institution
At least three (3) years university teaching experience in a recognized university
Demonstrate ability to teach at least two of the following areas:
Basic Communication Processes
Speech and Language Pathology
Basic Audiology
Autistic Spectrum and Adult Language Disorders
Assessment & Diagnosis Language Disorders
Demonstrate ability to supervise graduate students in the following areas:
Clinical practicum
Phonology disorders
Speech/ motor disordered adults
5. School of applied Huma Sciences Community Resource Management and Extension Department Kenyatta University Baby Day Care Centre
To cater for children whose ages range from six (6) months to three (3) years.
Community Nurse – Grade C/D
Qualifications:
Certificate in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution
KCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)and above
At least two (5) years relevant work experience
Medical Certificate of Good Health
Certificate of Good Conduct with copies of the finger prints attached
Registered by Nursing Council of Kenya
Other qualities:
Sensitive to children’s individual, developmental, and cultural characteristics
Should be warm, pleasant and presentable
Good team player
Good interpersonal skills
Computer literate
Well organized and self-driven
Duties and responsibilities:
Giving first aid to children when required
Administering medication when necessary
Keeping of medical records like immunization records
Identifying children who need serious medical attention
Extra requirement:
Only female candidates required
Baby Care Attendant – Grade III/IV
Qualifications:
Certificate in Early Childhood Development from a recognized institution
KCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade D+ (plus)and above
At least two (2) years relevant work experience
Medical Certificate of Good Health
Certificate of Good Conduct with copies of the finger prints attached
Other qualities:
Should be a mature person
Should have an understanding of child development
Should have skills to implement play and instructional activity for children
Should be sensitive to children’s individual development and cultural characteristics
Should be warm and loving
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Well organized and self - driven
Duties and responsibilities:
Attend to personal cleanliness of every child; bathing, changing diapers/soiled clothes, toilet training and washing hands
Feeding the children according to the required age group standards
Organizing children’s rooms
Laying baby cots according to the institution standards
Playing with children and getting down on the floor to relate to them
Soothing or rocking children to sleep 9
Arrange activities/ games for children and provide them with chance to utilize their curiosity
Maintain safe surroundings
Extra requirement:
Only female candidates required
6. Kenyatta University Printing Press
Offset Litho Printing Machine Operator – Grade A/B
Qualifications:
Diploma in Printing Technology from a recognized institution
KCE Division III/ KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) and above
At least three (3) years work experience in a busy offset lithographic printing press set up
Basic mechanical/ equipment maintenance skills
Computer literate
Duties:
Make ready, operate and maintain a range of offset printing and other related offset press equipment and accessories
Experience with the Hieldelberg range of offset presses is essential
Knowledge of new digital offset press technology will be an added advantage.
Assistant Offset Litho Printing Machine Operator - GRADE III/IV
Qualifications:
Certificate in Printing Technology from a recognized institution
KCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and above
At least three (3) years work experience in a busy offset lithographic printing press set up
Experience in the use of OCE VP2110 and CPS900 digital press
Basic mechanical/ equipment maintenance skills
Computer literate
Duties:
Make ready, operate and maintain a range of offset printing and other related offset press equipment and accessories
Experience with the Hieldelberg range of offset presses is essential
Knowledge of new digital offset press technology will be an added advantage.
Assistant Digital Printing Press Operator – Grade III/IV
Qualifications:
Certificate in Printing Technology from a recognized institution
KCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and above
At least three (3) years work experience operating a digital press
Skills in basic operation/maintenance of various copiers/ duplication equipments
Experience in the use of OCE VP2110 and CPs 900 digital press
Computer literate
Knowledge of Adobe Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and CorelDraw digital design packages will be an added advantage.
Experience in the use of Duplo Digital Systems 2000, DBP500 and DF1000 print finishing systems will be an added advantage.
Book-Binder / Print-Finishing Assistant – Grade III/IV
Qualifications:
Certificate in Printing Technology/ Printing &Packaging (Print Finishing option) from a recognized institution
KCE Division IV/ KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and above
At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy and reputable binding/ print-finishing establishment
Experience with all book binding and print – finishing processes
Computer literate
Duties:
Start, operate and maintain a wide range of book binding and print finishing equipment and accessories
Knowledge of post – press and print finishing operations like scoring, numbering, punching, die cutting, embossing, coating, foil – stamping, lamination, UV coating among others will be an added advantage.
7. Directorate of E-Learnig
Instructural Designer – Grade 12
Success candidate will work with a team of content developers of online programmes.
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Instructional Design or related field from a recognized university
At least three (3) years experience of Instructional Design and/ or technical writing experience
Experience in web-based Course Development and Instructional Design tools such as Adobe suite, MS Office Suite, Web development tools and usage of Moodle Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Content Developer – Grade 11
Successful candidates will be responsible for the development, preparation and editing of interactive online content.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Instructional Design or related field from a recognized university
At least two (2) years experience in web – related development
Possess good skills on:
Information mapping
Ms Office suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
Audio/video auditing software
HTML
Dreamweaver
Other web development tools
Usage of Moodle LMS will be an added advantage
Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator - Grade 11 (4 Positions)
The successful applicants will be responsible for the maintenance and administration of Moodle LMS, its infrastructure, preparation, and support of online interactive offerings.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognized university
Relevant professional certifications
At least five (5) years experience in Moodle LMS administration in a large-sized institution/organization
Demonstrate good knowledge in standard applications programming and in systems analysis/ design techniques
Experience in PHP, JavaScript, VB.Net and C# MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows and Linux Operating systems
8. Directorate of Catering Services Catering Manager - Grade 11 (2 Positions)
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree / Higher National Diploma in Institutional Management or related field from a recognized institution 12
At least five (5) years experience, three (3) of which as Senior Catering Officer/ Hotels Officer Grade E/F in a large organization preferably in an institution of higher learning or in a hospitality industry
Kenyan citizen
Masters Degree in the relevant area will be an added advantage
Other attributes:
Diverse sales and management experience and a willingness to improve
Ability to create new and maximize existing accounts by analyzing the University needs
Produce results in a fast paced environment by adapting and implementing new strategies
Team oriented leader who motivates members to exceed expectations
Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of food service
Duties and responsibilities:
Managing the food and beverage provision for functions and events
Organizing, leading and motivating the catering team
Ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed
Budgeting and establishing financial targets and forecasts
Monitoring the quality of products and the service provided
Maintaining stock levels and ordering new supplies as required
Negotiating contracts with customers, assessing their requirements and ensuring they are satisfied with the service delivered
Maximizing sales and meeting profit and financial expectations
Keeping abreast of trends and developments in the industry, such as menus, trends in consumer tastes and management issues
Management of large team of workers
Terms of Service:
For those applying for teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow they will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
The terms of service for non teaching positions include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.
The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than Thursday, 12th June, 2014. Enquiries:
For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements -Kenyatta University Job Opportunities
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.