Mount Kenya University Career opportunities

Mount Kenya University Career opportunities

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Administration and Planning).Mount Kenya University is a Chartered University operating as an institution of higher learning in East Africa.
The University has its main campus located in Thika Town.
It has also established campuses in Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nkubu (Meru), Kitale, Lodwar, Kabarnet, Kisii, Kakamega, Kigali (Rwanda) and Hargeisa (Somaliland). Currently the University has ten (10) schools offering various Post-graduate, Bachelors, Diploma and Professional Certificate Courses.
The University is a member of Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) and Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
Vacancies
In order to serve the growing number of students and to strengthen the academic programmes and in pursuit of the University focus to be a centre of academic excellence, the University wishes to recruit qualified academic and administrative staff as follows:
A. Academic Staff 1. Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in the following areas-:
Department of Counseling
1. Counseling Psychology
2. Clinical Psychology
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
1. Clinical Nutrition
2. Clinical Dietetics
Qualifications
Senior Lecturer -

Holders of a PhD Degree in relevant areas of specialization from a recognized University.

At least three years of University teaching.Lecturers –

Holders of a PhD Degree in relevant areas of specialization from a recognized University and at least two years of University teaching experience .NB. Applicants for Nutrition/ Dietetics must be registered by Kenya Nutritionists and Dietician Institute (KNDI).
2. Counseling laboratory Technician
Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting students in the use of psychological testing tools

Manning the skills laboratory.

Assisting the students in recording their counselling practice skillsQualification:

Bachelors Degree in Counseling Psychology or Education Psychology.

3 years’ experience in a recognized institutionSkills required

Should have skills in using Psychological Tests and Measurement tools

Should be a trusted person to work in a resource centre and should be skilled in record keeping.

Should have good public relations.

Computer literateB. Research and Development Division
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 2008:9001 certified not-for-profit Institution which is is one of the rapidly expanding universities in East and Central Africa.
The vision of the University is “to be a centre of excellence in training, research and innovation in Science & Technology in Africa”.
Its mission is “to attain world class standards in training and innovation for sustainable individual prosperity and social development”.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) acknowledges the pivotal role research, innovation and other intellectual activities play in socio-economic development of any society.
The University under Research and Development Division has established a Research, Enterprise and Innovation Development Centre (REIDC) for researchers and innovators to undertake research and other innovative activities geared towards the discovery and exploitation of new knowledge with the ultimate object of socioeconomic development of the Kenyan people in line with the objectives of Kenya’s Vision 2030.
The University reckons that although it is important to produce employable graduates, it is no longer tenable to only train “job seekers”.
The Centre’s mentorship programme, coupled with the university’s market-driven programmes in health and applied social sciences are geared towards addressing the problem of unemployment through training a critical mass of “job creators” by empowering students to be self-reliant through innovation and entrepreneurship.
The incubation and mentorship programme equips graduates with relevant soft and technical skills to make them competitive in the job market.
We are thus seeking a talented individual with exceptional mentorship and entrepreneurial skills, capable of working with students to turn challenges to opportunities to serve in the positions below:
1. Deputy Directer,Enterprise And Innovation Development
Reporting to the Director, Directorate of Research and Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving enterprise and innovation initiatives and programmes at Mount Kenya University.
The Deputy Director has the responsibility of identifying and evaluating ideas in the university which form a set of initiatives with commercial possibilities and make up a portfolio of projects.
He/she will oversee the activities of the mentorship programme including putting strategies into operation, monitoring the progress of the incubation programmes, managing development activities and seeking network and partnerships to foster the growth of the incubation programme.
Key Responsibilities

Scout and vet innovative business ideas that can be incubated/commercialized, conducting tracer studies of graduates of the programme and establishing and maintaining a healthy network of incubatees and graduates from the programme.

Establish linkages with relevant stakeholders including industry for successful student business mentorship programmes.

Screen innovations with potential for intellectual property rights protection for patenting, copyrighting and trademarking with the relevant national, regional and global regulatory bodies, in liaison with the Intellectual Property Rights Management Office (IPMO).

Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to secure revenue for incubation and entrepreneurship activities of viable innovations and business ideas.Qualification and Competencies

Minimum of a relevant Masters degree from a recognized university

Considerable fundraising experience backed up with excellent writing skills

Rich entrepreneurial skills and proven track record of mentorship

Demonstrate considerable knowledge on intellectual property protection through patenting, copyrighting and trademarking

Good organizational and administrative skills

A strong track record of establishing collaborations and partnerships

Excellent communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting, and a first class networker

Strong strategic and financial planning skills as well as project monitoring and evaluation expertise

Excellent team-building and leadership skills2. Head,Human Health Research Programme

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research and Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving human health research programmes at Mount Kenya University.Key Responsibilities

Spearhead programmes in human health research including infectious and non-communicable diseases

Aid in development and management of laboratories for human health research within the REIDC

Establish linkages with relevant local and international stakeholders including industry for successful human health research programmes.

Steer the REIDC to develop products and services that answer to human health needs of the country and the region

Spearhead fundraising strategies to secure research funds for human health research programmesQualification and Competencies

Minimum of a relevant Masters degree from a recognized university in human health field, biomedical sciences or any other relevant field

Considerable fundraising experience in research backed up with excellent writing skills

A strong track record of establishing collaborations and partnerships

Excellent communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting, and a first class networker

Strong strategic and financial planning skills as well as project monitoring and evaluation expertise3. Head,Socio-Economic Research Programme

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Enterprise and Innovation Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for socio-economic research programmes at Mount Kenya University.Key Responsibilities

In liason with the Deputy Director, Enterprise and Innovation Development, establish programmes in socio-economic research

Establish linkages with relevant local and international stakeholders including industry for successful socio-economic research programmes.

Steer the REIDC to develop products and services that answer to socio-economic needs of the country and the region

Spearhead fundraising strategies to secure research funds for socio-economic research programmesQualification and Competencies

Minimum of a relevant Masters degree from a recognized university

Considerable fundraising experience backed up with excellent communication and writing skills

A strong track record of establishing collaborations and partnerships

Excellent communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting, and a first class networker

Strong strategic and financial planning skills as well as project monitoring and evaluation expertise

Demonstrate considerable knowledge on intellectual property protection through patenting, copyrighting and trademarking4. Laboratory Technologist
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research and Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day running of the Research Centre at Mount Kenya University.
As a technologist, you are expected to support scientists and help carry out tests, research and investigations.
In addition to an enquiring mind and an eye for detail, you also need to have a good awareness of health and safety.
Key Responsibilities

Setting up experiments or investigations

Carrying out risk assessments for lab activities

Collecting and analysing samples

Preparing solutions, cultures or specimens

Recording and presenting data

Ordering and controlling stock

Disposing of chemicals and waste products in a safe way

Making sure that research the Research Centre and equipment are clean and in good working orderQualification and Competencies

A minimum of a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Medical laboratory /Science Laboratory/Analytical Chemistry.

Good practical and technical skills

Ability to plan workload

An awareness of health and safety issues

An enquiring and analytical mind

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

A methodical approach to work

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work alone and in a teamC. Students Welfare Division
1. Directer– Sports And Games (1 POST)
The successful candidates will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Students Welfare, Alumni and Marketing Affairs and will provide administrative support to the university students’ welfare division.
Duties of the Director, Sports and Games:

Formulation and implementation of policies governing sports and games.

Coordinating sporting programmes of the university.

Preparing budget estimates and operational budgets.

Promoting the corporate image of the university through various facets of sports.

Performing any other duty that may be delegated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Students Welfare, Alumni and Marketing Affairs.Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD degree or Masters degree in sports or recreation or related field

The ideal candidate should be conversant with the running of students Affairs in a University or an institution of higher learning.

In addition the candidate should be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

Membership to a professional body. (Optional)

The Ideal candidate should possess at least 5 years relevant experience of which at least 3 should be in a busy organization /a University or an institution of higher learning in a similar position.2. Creative And Performing Arts Cordinater (1 Post)
Duties
The Coordinator shall:

Formulate and implement policies governing students Drama and Music activities and nurture students talents.

Coordinate Drama and Music activities of the university

Prepare budget estimates and operational budgets

Promote corporate image of the university through various facets of Drama and Music.Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Creative or performing arts or recreation or related field

The ideal candidate should be conversant with the running of students Affairs in a University or an institution of higher learning.

In addition the candidate should be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

Membership to a professional body. (Optional)

The Ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years relevant experience of which at least 3 should be in a busy organization /a University or an institution of higher learning in a similar position.

Competitive remuneration and generous medical insurance cover will be offered to successful candidates in accordance with Mount Kenya University Terms and Conditions of Service.A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae that contains details of daytime telephone number, the current remuneration , names, postal and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees and copies of academic and professional certificates should be submitted alongside the applications and be sent to:
The Human Resources Director
Mount Kenya University
P.O. Box 342 -01000, Thika
Email hrm@mku.ac.ke
Submit two copies of your application not later than Friday, 12th September, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
MKU is an equal opportunity employer.