Wednesday, November 16, 2011

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI JOB VACANCIES IN KENYA

Applications are invited for the following positions:

INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL & INFECTIOUS DISEASES (UNITID)
UON-NIH IEARD PROGRAM/ORP


PROGRAM COORDINATOR
1 POST
AD/11/483/11
(CHS)
Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s degree with Masters in any of
following:- Project Management, Public Health, Information Technology or related
degrees. They must have at least one (1) year’s experience in research management
or programme implantation including grants writing and submission. They must be
proficient in use of computers and accessing internet resources and have excellent
interpersonal, communication, organizational, multitasking and analytical skills.
Reporting to the Program PI the successful candidate will be expected to do the
following:-
• Planning, preparation and facilitation of the program meetings, workshops
and conference calls including writing reports of the same.
• Opening maintain and updating electronic and print filing systems on
research grants;
• Preparation and updating of the list serve for the PIs, Faculty, students and
other partners/customers.
• Preparing the necessary data and information for purposes of program yearly
reports as required by the donor agencies;
• Receiving and identification of grants funding opportunities and subsequent
preparation and circulation of their summaries;
• In consultation with university ICT centre, updating the research and grants
management systems and program website;
• Provide the necessary support to the faculty and students during pre- and post
award periods of their grants;
• Making monthly reports of project activities and expenses;
• Procuring of supplies and materials and ensuring appropriate inventory and
custody;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual
agreement.

NOTE:
• Applicants should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and
applications letter.
• Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current
designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the
advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

CHS - The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011

UNITID/UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON GANJONI PROJECT

RESEARCH FIELD OUTREACH WORKER
1 POST
AD/11/484/11
(CHS)
Applicants must be holders of a KCSE D+ certificate. They must have a certificate in
Counseling from Kenyan Association of Professional Counselors, certificate in Good
Clinical Practice and research with Human subjects. They must have a long term
residence of at least ten (10) years in Mombasa District and excellent knowledge of
both the city and the peri- urban geographical region of Mombasa (research study
catchment area). They must be fluent in Coastal Kiswahili. Those with previous work
experience in a research setting with commercial sex workers will have an added
advantage.
Please note that the job requires a lot of walking.
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual
agreement.

NOTE:
• Applicants should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and
applications letter.
• Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current
designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the
advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CHS - The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011

TUTORIAL FELLOW
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES
1 POST
AC/11/471/11
(CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a Master of Science degree in Philosophy and
Religious Studies or its equivalent from a recognized university. They must have
registered for a PhD degree. They must be able to teach in the following areas:
• African Philosophy, Logic, Ethics, Metaphysics and Epistemology.
• Church History, African History, African Religion, Comparative Religion and
Islam.
NOTE:
• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities& Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture& Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.

TUTORIAL FELLOW
4 POSTS
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
AC/11/472/11
(CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a good first degree and a Masters degree in Business
Administration or its equivalent with emphasis on the Management Sciences from a
recognized university. They must have registered for a PhD degree in the School of
Business (UON) or any other accredited programmes. They must be specialized in
any of the following areas: - Operations Research, Business Statistics, operations
Management, Project Management, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or
Management Information Systems.
Successful candidates will be expected to conduct tutorials and assist in other
academic and research related activities in the Department.
The successful candidates will be deployed in Nairobi, Mombasa or Kisumu
campuses.
NOTE:
• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities& Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture& Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
GRADE EF
1 POST
DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
AD/11/473/11
(R&T)
Applicants must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field. They must be
fluent in Kenya Sign language, English and Kiswahili languages. They must have
attained an Advanced Level Certificate in Kenya Sign Language from a recognized
institution. A Kenyan Sign Language Interpreter Certificate would be an added
advantage. They must have at least three (3) years’ interpreting experience
preferably in a Higher Education Institution and proven track of adherence to Sign
Language Interpreter Certificate would be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will assist the University’s Dean of Students in
administration of students’ welfare services by providing Kenyan Language
Interpreter services to deaf students and staff where required and also do other
services as assigned from time to time by the Dean of Students.
NOTE:

• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities& Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture& Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GRADE EF
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
2 POSTS
AD/11/474/11
(CHS)
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s (at least lower 2nd class Hons.) degree
from a recognized university and CPS II or relevant professional or postgraduate
qualification in management. They should also have at least three (3) years
experience as Administrative Assistant Grade CD or equivalent position. They must
be Computer literate.
NOTE:
• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities& Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture& Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GRADE CD
1 POST
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE& ENGINEERING
AD/11/475/11
(CAE)
Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s (at least lower 2nd class Hons.) degree
from a recognized university. They must be Computer literate. Applicants with
relevant working experience in Performance Contracting and ISO Certification will
have an added advantage.
NOTE:

• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities& Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture& Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY
GRADE A
1 POST
DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTOLOGY/ COMMUNITY& PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
AD/11/479/11
(CHS)
Applicants should be holders of a KCSE C certificate or its equivalent qualification
with a credit in English language. They must in addition have passed the following
subjects offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent
examining body:-
• Business English III
• Commerce II
• Secretarial Duties II
• Office Management III
• Shorthand III (minimum 80 wpm) or Audio-Typewriting III
• Typewriting 50 wpm
They must be computer literate
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual
agreement.
NOTE:
• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants

for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities& Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture& Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
GRADE A
1 POST

PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
AD/11/480/11
(CHS)
Applicants should be holders of a KCSE C certificate or its equivalent qualification
with a credit in English language. They must in addition have passed the following
subjects offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent
examining body:-
• Business English III
• Commerce II
• Secretarial Duties II
• Office Management III
• Shorthand III (minimum 80 wpm) or Audio-Typewriting III
• Typewriting 50 wpm
They must be computer literate
NOTE:
• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities& Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture& Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.

JUNIOR TECHNOLOGIST
GRADE IV
3 POSTS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY& PARASITOLOGY
AD/11/481/11
(CAVS)
Applicants should be in possession of at least a KCSE certificate or its equivalent
with good passes in Science Subjects. In addition, they should have a Junior
Laboratory Technician Certificate from Kenya Polytechnic or recognized institutions.
In Parasitology, Bacteriology, Virology, Haematology, immunology, Histopathology,
Immunopathology and /or Biochemistry. Applicants should have at least three (3)
years working experience in a relevant laboratory.
The successful candidates will be expected to prepare teaching and research
materials in their respective areas including Veterinary Pathology Postmortem
Room. They will be deployed to do diagnostic work and will assist in research
activities.
NOTE:
• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities& Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture& Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.

TRAINEE TECHNICIAN/ANAESTHETIC ASSISTANT
GRADE III
2 POSTS
ORAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT
AD/11/482/11
(CHS)
Applicants should be holders of a KCSE C certificate or its equivalent qualification.
They must have done a Theatre Service Assistant Course. Those who have attended
the Theatre Service Assistant Course and have worked in a Dental Surgical Theatre
for at least five (5) years will have an added advantage.
NOTE:
• Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward
ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of
certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications,
experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
• In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded
through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their
current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those
designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts
in the advertisement.
• Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES

R&T The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

CHS The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal,
College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal,
College of Humanities & Social Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal,
College of Physical & Biological Sciences,
Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

CAE The Principal,
College of Architecture & Engineering,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

SWA The Director, Student’ Welfare Authority
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18th November 2011
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.  


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