Declaration of Vacancies at Karatina University

Job Description for Senior Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.
• Develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Participate in academic leadership programmes
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Appointment

• Must have an earned Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent.
• Must have at least four (4) years of teaching or research experience at University level since becoming Lecturer.
• Show evidence of supervision of postgraduate degree students
• Must have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.
• Must have a minimum of 4 publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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Job Description for Senior Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.
• Develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Participate in academic leadership programmes
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Appointment

• Must have an earned Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent.
• Must have at least four (4) years of teaching or research experience at University level since becoming Lecturer.
• Show evidence of supervision of postgraduate degree students
• Must have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.
• Must have a minimum of 4 publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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Job Description for Senior Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.
• Develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Participate in academic leadership programmes
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Appointment

• Must have an earned Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent.
• Must have at least four (4) years of teaching or research experience at University level since becoming Lecturer.
• Show evidence of supervision of postgraduate degree students
• Must have attended and contributed at academic conferences, seminars or workshops.
• Must have a minimum of 4 publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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Job Description for Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Lecturer

• Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution 
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

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Job Description for Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Lecturer

• Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution 
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

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Job Description for Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Lecturer

• Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution 
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

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Job Description for Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Lecturer

• Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution 
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

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Job Description for Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Lecturer

• Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution 
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

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Job Description for Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Lecturer

• Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution 
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

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Job Description for Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Lecturer

• Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution 
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

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Job Description for Lecturer

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements for Lecturer

• Should have an earned Doctorate degree or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution 
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

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Job Description for Deputy Dean of Student

• Advising the Student Governing Council (SGC) in matters concerning its functions and regulating its expenditure;
• Administration of Students’ Organization elections and overseeing its smooth transition;
• Clearing of internal and external students’ correspondence and providing secretarial assistance;
• Coordinating in conjunction with the students’ organization various types of entertainment for students.
• Receiving students’ disciplinary cases and processing them for Disciplinary Committee;
• Supervising and coordinating all students’ publication;
• Maintaining a communication between the University administration and the students through their organization;
• Helping in clearing students leaving the country in conjunction with the Ministry of Education;
• Planning, preparing and directing student’s welfare activities;
• Keeping in safe custody all Students Organizations equipment and maintaining records of students’ equipment;
• Facilitating procurement of equipment and overseeing the management of Students Centre facilities; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by a Senior Officer.

Job Requirement for Deputy Dean of Student

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) years’ work experience in the relevant field
• Knowledge of Information Communication Technology
• Membership registration with a relevant professional body
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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Job Description for Senior Medical Officer

• Management of University health Services.
• Ensuring smooth running of the clinical services;
• Organizing, planning and controlling resources available at the University health services;
• Participating in planning and development committees;
• Management and implementation of projects for health services development;
• Staff development and capacity building;
• Providing specialized services in various disciplines;
• Managing of medical stores, plant and equipment in use in relevant specializations
• Any other duties as may be assigned by a Senior Officer.

Job Requirement for Senior Medical Officer

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) from a recognized institution
• Valid registration with Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• At least five (5) years relevant post internship work experience as a Medical practitioner with proven performance
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of Information Communication Technology
• Current practicing Certificate
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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Job Description for Accountant I

• Maintaining accounts, monitoring expenditure and payments;
• Supervising bank reconciliations;
• Preparation of financial reports, statements, budget, financial analysis;
• Implementation and enforcement of policies and regulations;
• Ensure expenditure and payments are properly authorized;
• Verification of payment vouchers, payment schedules and ledger postings;
• Supervising staff, staff development and capacity building;
• Making periodic financial performance reports; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.

Job Requirement for Accountant I

• Master’s Degree in finance or accounting field from a recognized institution
• CPA III
• At least four (4) years’ work experience as an Accountant II or a comparable position.
• Membership registration with ICPAK or any other relevant professional body
• Knowledge of Information Communication Technology
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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Job Description for Security Officer

• Supervising the management of security functions office,
• Ensuring the serviceability of electronic security surveillance appliances plus regular testing of alarm equipment;
• Carry out administrative duties in the unit such as fire drills;
• Investigating cases relating to fraud, accidents, loss of property and make the necessary reports;
• Represent the institution in court when necessary;
• Maintaining close liaison with police on security information and follow up court cases;
• Ensuring effective security is maintained for University property, staff and students;
• Welfare matters and supervision of staff, staff training and capacity building; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by a Senior Officer.

Job Requirement for Security Officer

• Bachelor’s Degree in a security related field from a recognized institution
• Worked in disciplined/uniformed forces as an Inspector for at least five (5) years.
• A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces
• Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability in controlling security attendants
• Physical and mental fitness
• Good knowledge of Information Communications Technology
• Has acquired skills and knowledge in firefighting and rescue or prevention and protection
• Valid driving license
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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Job Description for Assistant Games Tutor II or Sports Officer II

• Coaching various sports activities and conducting specialized training;
• Taking charge of all sports equipment and facilities;
• Officiating various games and sports activities;
• Responsible for students going for external fixtures;
• Popularizing sports and games activities among students;
• Designing and implementing income generating units; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by a Senior Officer.

Job Requirement for Assistant Games Tutor II or Sports Officer II

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution
• At least eleven (11) years relevant work experience
• Physical and mental fitness
• Good knowledge of Information Communications Technology
• Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution is an added advantage
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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Job Description for Webmaster I

• Design, develop and maintain the university’s website and content to ensure it is attractive; and information clearly understood by customers and stakeholders;
• Enhance maintenance and security of the organization’s website through control, regulate and manage access rights of different users on website;
• Ensure the web servers, hardware and software are operating accurately;
• Oversee and coordinate content management and user experience.
• Create and maintain a consistent Web site architectural structure.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on Web site traffic and downloads through Google Analytics
• Examine and analyze site traffic to get a greater insight about the habit and behaviors of your users in order to provide them with relevant information and meet their needs.
• Create and maintain a consistent look and feel across the Web site by promoting uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images, and layout, and creating appropriate templates to assist content authors.
• Find, diagnose and fix Web site problems, including broken links (both internal and external).

Job Requirement for Webmaster I

• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience from an institution of higher learning or a large commercial enterprise.
• Any other professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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Job Description for Senior Driver I

• Operation of vehicles, detection and reporting common faults and Keeping the vehicles clean;
• Maintenance of work ticket for vehicles as assigned;
• Ensuring safety of the vehicle; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by a Senior Officer.

Job Requirement for Senior Driver I

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of at least D+ (Plus) or its equivalent
• Valid driving license at least class BCE free from any endorsement
• P.S.V license for bus and mini/bus (for bus and minibus drivers)
• At least fifteen (15) years’ work experience in heavy Commercial transport
• Certificate of Good conduct
• Computer literate
• Occupational Trade Test I
• Basic certificate on first Aid and occupational health and safety
• Public relations, defensive driving and professional tests qualifications
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
• Additional qualifications in a relevant field will be an added advantage.