Kenyatta University Jobs

Kenyatta University Jobs

1. School of Pure and Applied Sciences a) Department of Statistics and Acturial Sciences
i. Lecturer Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Statistics/ Actuarial Sciences from a recognized University or have successfully defended PhD thesis

Full-time University teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow/ Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years ii. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Statistics/ Actuarial Sciences from a recognized University

Willing to register for PhD Degree b) Physics Department
Kitui Campus
i. Lecturer
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Physics from a recognized University or have successfully defended PhD thesis

Full-time University teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow/ Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years ii. Tutorial Fellow Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Physics from a recognized University or have successfully defended PhD thesis

Willing to register for PhD Degree 2. School of Education
Early Childhood Studies Departments
Professor
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Early Childhood Studies or related field from a recognized University

At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor

Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor

At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor

Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor

Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching

Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops ii. Associate Professor
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Early Childhood Studies or related field from a recognized University

At least eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as a full - time Senior Lecturer

Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed as Senior Lecturer

At least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as Senior Lecturer

Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Senior Lecturer

Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching

Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Early Childhood Studies or related field from a recognized University

At least five (5) years of university teaching, three (3) of which as full time Lecturer

Three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as 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 iv. Lecturer
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Early Childhood Studies or related field from a recognized University or have successfully defended PhD thesis

Full-time University teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow/ Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years v. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:

Masters Degree in the field of Early Childhood Studies or related field from a recognized University

Willing to register for PhD Degree 3. School of Business
Accounting $ Finance Department
i. Lecturer (Main, Nakuru, Kericho and Kitui Campus)
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Accounting/ Finance from a recognized University or have successfully defended PhD thesis

Masters Degree in Accounting/ Finance from a recognized University

Full-time University teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow/ Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years

Relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, CISA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA ii. Tutorial Fellow (Main and Kericho Campus)
Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Accounting/ Finance from a recognized University

Willing to register for PhD Degree

Relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, CISA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA 4. School of Economics
Department of Applied Economics
i. Lecturer (Main, City, Nakuru, Nyeri, Mombasa and Kitui Campus)
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Economics from a recognized University or have successfully defended PhD thesis

Masters Degree in Economics from a recognized University

Full-time University teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow/ Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years

ii. Tutorial Fellow (Main, City, Nakuru, Nyeri, Mombasa and Kitui Campus) Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Economics from a recognized University

Willing to register for PhD Degree 5. School of Hospitality and Tourism
Department of Tourism Management
i. Professor
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Tourism Management or related field from a recognized University

At least twelve (12) years of University teaching at Lecturer level, (5) of which as full-time Associate Professor

Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and at least two (2) PhD students since being appointed Associate Professor

At least four (4) articles in refereed journals, since being appointed as an Associate Professor

Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as an Associate Professor

Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching

Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars and workshops

ii. Associate Professor Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Tourism Management or related field from a recognized University

At least eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as a full - time Senior Lecturer

Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed as Senior Lecturer

At least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as Senior Lecturer

Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Senior Lecturer

Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching

Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or Workshops iii. Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Tourism Management or related field from a recognized University

At least five (5) years of university teaching, three (3) of which as full time Lecturer

Three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as 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 iv. Lecturer
Qualifications:

PhD Degree in Tourism Management or related field from a recognized University or have successfully defended PhD thesis

Full-time University teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow/ Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years v. Tutorial Fellow
Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Tourism Management or related field from a recognized University

Willing to register for PhD Degree 6. Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance $ Development)
Common Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations and Procedures

Must be a registered member of KISM

Computer literate

Working knowledge of computer software like Sage, Accpac or ERP will be an added advantage

High level of integrity and ethical behavior a) Procurement Department
i. Procurement Officer – Grade 11 (Re-advertisement) (Main Campus)
Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/Supplies & Materials Management /Business/Economics or related field from a recognized institution

Must have a Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution

Masters Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

At least five (5) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, two (2) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a public institution Duties & 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 ii. Stock Controller – Grade 11 (Main Campus)
Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/Supplies & Materials Management /Business/Economics or related field from a recognized institution

Must have a Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution

Masters Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

At least five (5) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, two (2) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a public institution Duties & Responsibilities:

Management of stock to ensure goods are replenished on time to avoid stock outs

Safeguarding the stock control levels i.e. Re-order levels, Maximum levels, Minimum levels

Ensure no over-stocking to avoid tying funds and risk of stock obsolescence

Coordinating with the user departments to identify purchase needs of non-stock items

Maintenance of the stock records and accountability of stocks

Advise the University on all stock matters

Ensure data entry and printing of relevant reports

Ensure regular stock counts are carried out to identify likely problems in good time iii. Management Inspection/ Compliance Officer – Grade 11
Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/Supplies & Materials Management /Business/Economics or related field from a recognized institution

Must have a Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution

Masters Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

At least five (5) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, two (2) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a public institution

Experience in Procurement Management Inspection, Audit or Compliance will have an added advantage Duties and Responsibilities:

To audit the Procurement process from the time any need is identified to the time the item has been disposed off

To prepare Procurement Inspection/ Compliance Reports

To report any non-conformity of the laid down procedures

To advice and train all the other University Departments on proper procurement procedures

v. Assistant Procurement Officer – Grade E/F (Re-advertisement) (Main Campus & North Coast Beach Hotel) Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/ Supplies & Materials Management/ Business/ Economics or any relevant Degree

Must have a Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution

At least four (4) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, two (2) of which must be at a Senior Management level in a public institution

Must have worked in a hotel industry for at least one (1) year (applies to North Coast Beach Hotel) Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and process purchase requisitions from use 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 for 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 customers and suppliers relationships are maintained well for the procurement category to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality

Finalize purchase orders, files and archiving documents

Engage suppliers on performance issues and provide feedback

Update and maintain records of all the Procurement transactions Assistant Procurement Officer – Grade C/D (Re-advertisement)
(Kericho, Dadaab, Kitui and Main Campus)
Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/ Supplies & Materials Management/ Business/ Economics or any relevant Degree

Must have a Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution

At least three (3) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, one (1) of which must be in a public institution Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and process purchase requisitions from use 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 for 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 customers and suppliers relationships are maintained well for the procurement category to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality

Finalize purchase orders, files and archiving documents

Engage suppliers on performance issues and provide feedback

Update and maintain records of all the Procurement transactions Assistant Procurement Officer – Grade A/B
(NCBH, Kitui, Daadab, Kericho and Embu Campus)
Qualifications:

Diploma in Procurement/ Supplies and Logistics from a recognized institution preferably from KNEC or CIPS

At least three (3) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, one (1) of which must be in a public institution Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and process purchase requisitions from user Departments/ Sections

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

Ensure that internal customer and supplier relationship is well maintained for the procurement category to deliver breakthrough performances 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 b) University Stores
i. Stores $ Suppliers Officers – Grade E/F (Main Campus)
Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/ Supplies & Materials Management/ Business, Economics or any relevant Degree

Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution

At least four (4) years experience in Stores and Supplies Management, two (2) of which at a Senior Management level in a public institution Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to the Head University Stores

Supervise and allocate staff duties

Ensure compliance to the PPDA of 2005, PPDR of 2006 and any other internally set procedures in receiving, accepting and issuing of materials ii. Senior Stores Assistant - Grade C/D (Main Campus)
Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management/ Supplies & Materials Management/ Business, Economics or any relevant Degree

Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution

At least three (3) years experience in Stores and Supplies Management, one (1) of which should be in a public institution Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to the Stores & Supplies Officer

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 (Re-advertised)
(Main, Mombasa, Kitui, Kericho, Nakuru, Nyeri, Embu and Dadaab Campus)
Qualifications:

Diploma in Procurement/ Supplies and Logistics from a recognized institution preferably from KNEC or CIPS

At least three (3) years experience in Purchasing and Supplies Management, one (1) of which should be in a public institution Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to the Senior Store Assistant

Ensure that the Stores Requisition have the necessary authorization and approval

Maintain and update Stock Ledgers

Costing of stores requisition from Departments

Ensure stocks are kept at optimal levels

Verify issues and receipts of stocks

Raise Stock Received Notes and Stock Return Notes

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Stores Assistant 7. Directorate Of University Health Services (Kitui Campus)
i. Registered Nurse – Grade E/F
Qualifications:

KCE Division II/ KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) and above

Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) Diploma from a recognized institution

Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya

Proficient in Ms Office Suite

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Experience in Reproductive Health & Emergency Care

At least five (5) years relevant work experience in a busy hospital Clinical Officer – Grade E/F
Qualifications:

KCE Division II/ KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) and above

Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent from a recognized institution

Worked in a busy National/Provincial/ District/ Mission/ Private Hospital or Government Health Centre at least three (3) years

Registered by Clinical Officers Council

Computer literate 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 education 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, Monday, 1st December, 2014.
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Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.