Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant positions in the following offices
Administration Office
Senior Assistant Registrar (Kitui, Nyeri, Nakuru, Migori and Mombasa Campus)
Applicants must be holders of a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, business, public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
Those with CPA, CPS or equivalent will have an added advantage.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
At least three (3) years relevant experience in administration preferably at an institution of higher learning.
Those with a Bachelor Degree in the relevant field and have at least (7) seven years administrative experience may also be considered.
Accommodation Services Manager
Applicants must be holders of a university Degree in Institutional Management. A college Diploma in Institutional Management will be an added advantage.
They must also have three (3) years experience within the accommodation industry.
The applicant should have the following skills and abilities:
Strong customer service skills
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Leadership ability
Human resources management skills
Administrative skills
Good computer skills
The manager will be required to carry out the following responsibilities:
Prepare budgets and monitor the Directorate’s revenues and expenses
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of accommodation policies and procedures
Participate in the recruitment of accommodation staff
Develop work schedules
Determine training requirements
Supervise the use of accommodation facilities
Resolve customer complaints
And any other responsibilities assigned by the Director.
3. School of Education
Department of Educational Communication Technology
Applicants must be holders of Electrical Engineering (Electronic Option) from a recognized University.
Candidates with KCE Division II or KCSE mean grade C+ and above and a Higher National Diploma in the field from a reputable institution will also be considered.
In addition, applicants must:
Have at least five (5) years experience in operation and maintenance of Audio/visual equipment in a busy teaching or research laboratory as a Senior Technician Grade E/F or equivalent
Be computer literate
Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills.
4. Graduate School
a. Thesis Editor
Grade 12
(Re-advertisement)
Applicants must be holders of Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Communication OR Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences with a Post graduate Diploma in Journalism from a recognized institution.
In addition the applicants must have the following:
At least three (3) years relevant work experience
Be able to demonstrate administrative and professional competence in editorial work.
Successful applicants will be expected to perform editorial work of various University documents in Sciences and Humanities and assist staff and students in editorial work.
Grade E/F
(Re-advertisement)
Applicants must be holders of Bachelor Degree in Journalism or Communication or Bachelor Degree in the Humanities from a recognized University with proven experience in editorial work.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
At least three (3) years relevant work experience
Be able to demonstrate administrative and professional competence in editorial work.
Successful candidates will be expected to perform editorial work of various University documents in Sciences and Humanities and assist staff and students with editorial work.
5. School of Health Sciences
Department of Pathology
Grade III/IV
Applicants must be holders of KCE or KCSE mean Grade C- (minus) and above.
In addition, the applicants must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences from and recognized by KMLTTB.
They must have at least three (3) years relevant Laboratory experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily routine laboratory maintenance working with both the students and staff.
Applicants who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
Terms of Service:
The terms of service for the above 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 given 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 the undersigned.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi.
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than 20th April, 2012.
1. Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration Office
Senior Assistant Registrar (Kitui, Nyeri, Nakuru, Migori and Mombasa Campus)
Applicants must be holders of a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, business, public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
Those with CPA, CPS or equivalent will have an added advantage.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
At least three (3) years relevant experience in administration preferably at an institution of higher learning.
Those with a Bachelor Degree in the relevant field and have at least (7) seven years administrative experience may also be considered.
2. Directorate of Accommodation Services
Accommodation Services Manager
Applicants must be holders of a university Degree in Institutional Management. A college Diploma in Institutional Management will be an added advantage.
They must also have three (3) years experience within the accommodation industry.
The applicant should have the following skills and abilities:
Strong customer service skills
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Leadership ability
Human resources management skills
Administrative skills
Good computer skills
The manager will be required to carry out the following responsibilities:
Prepare budgets and monitor the Directorate’s revenues and expenses
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of accommodation policies and procedures
Participate in the recruitment of accommodation staff
Develop work schedules
Determine training requirements
Supervise the use of accommodation facilities
Resolve customer complaints
And any other responsibilities assigned by the Director.
3. School of Education
Department of Educational Communication Technology
Chief Technician
Applicants must be holders of Electrical Engineering (Electronic Option) from a recognized University.
Candidates with KCE Division II or KCSE mean grade C+ and above and a Higher National Diploma in the field from a reputable institution will also be considered.
In addition, applicants must:
Have at least five (5) years experience in operation and maintenance of Audio/visual equipment in a busy teaching or research laboratory as a Senior Technician Grade E/F or equivalent
Be computer literate
Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills.
4. Graduate School
a. Thesis Editor
Grade 12
(Re-advertisement)
Applicants must be holders of Bachelor Degree in Journalism, Communication OR Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences with a Post graduate Diploma in Journalism from a recognized institution.
In addition the applicants must have the following:
At least three (3) years relevant work experience
Be able to demonstrate administrative and professional competence in editorial work.
Successful applicants will be expected to perform editorial work of various University documents in Sciences and Humanities and assist staff and students in editorial work.
b. Assistant Thesis Editor
Grade E/F
(Re-advertisement)
Applicants must be holders of Bachelor Degree in Journalism or Communication or Bachelor Degree in the Humanities from a recognized University with proven experience in editorial work.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
At least three (3) years relevant work experience
Be able to demonstrate administrative and professional competence in editorial work.
Successful candidates will be expected to perform editorial work of various University documents in Sciences and Humanities and assist staff and students with editorial work.
5. School of Health Sciences
Department of Pathology
Junior Technician
Grade III/IV
Applicants must be holders of KCE or KCSE mean Grade C- (minus) and above.
In addition, the applicants must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences from and recognized by KMLTTB.
They must have at least three (3) years relevant Laboratory experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily routine laboratory maintenance working with both the students and staff.
Applicants who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
Terms of Service:
The terms of service for the above 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 given 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 the undersigned.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi.
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than 20th April, 2012.