Vacancies at Moi University

Ref, MU/ADM/01/6/2025

• The Chief Finance Officer shall, under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor, be the technical person responsible for the financial matters of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Finance Officer shall be responsible for:-

• providing guidance on the implementation of financial policies and procedures in the University;
• formulation and implementation of financial strategies for the University;
• organizing, controlling and supervising Finance and Accounting Units of the University;
• reviewing, planning, coordinating, designing, implementing and developing accounting
• services and systems in the University;
• timely submission of annual University financial statements and reports;
• setting and maintaining high Accounting Standards in the University; and
• advising the University Management Board on all financial matters.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• be a holder of an earned Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
• have a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any other related field;
• have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants and in good standing;
• have at least ten (10) years of experience four (4) of which should have been in the position of Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Finance Officer or its equivalent in a university setting or public institution;
• haye demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, and coordination and organizational capabilities at top management level;
• must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, by attaching to the application relevant certificates from the following bodies;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct);
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  • An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• provide evidence of information communication technology skills; and meet any other requirements as may be set by Council.
• an earned Doctorate degree from a recognized university, majoring in Finance,
• Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• a certificate in strategic leadership or management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks’ from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

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Ref. MU/ADM/02/6/2025

• The Supply Chain Manager will be the overall officer in charge of the procurement and disposal services in the University and will be reporting to the Vice-Chancellor.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for:

• reporting to the Vice-Chancellor in all matters of procurement, supplies and disposal management in the University;
• advising the University Management on Policy and Regulatory matters relating to procurement and management of supplies;
• defining systems, drafting and issuing procedural manuals and procedures for procurement and management of University Goods, Work and Services;
• ensuring that Procurement procedures, regulations and the applicable laws are properly implemented and continuously improved and that supplies acquired are properly accounted for;
• advising on Training and Development Needs of Procurement Staff;
• advising Management on matters relating to staffing of Procurement Department;
• monitoring the overall usage of University Supplies and reporting to the Vice-Chancellor;
• preparing Professional opinion to the Vice-Chancellor for award of Contracts;
• responding to Audit queries on procurement issues whenever they are raised;
• recruiting and training of Procurement Staff;
• preparing Procurement Reports to the Vice-Chancellor; and any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• have Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognized University;
• have Certified Procurement and Supply Professional Part IV (CPSP-K) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• provide evidence of computer skills in relevant packages from a recognized institution;
• have fourteen (14) years’ relevant working experience five (5) of which must have been as Deputy Head of a Procurement Unit in a busy organization;
• have valid registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
• must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010,
• by attaching to the application relevant certificates from the following bodies;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct);
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  • An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• have shown ability, initiative and merit in managing Purchasing and Supplies function in a busy organization. ,
• PhD in Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be added advantage.
• a certificate in strategic leadership or management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks’ from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must:

• have Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognized University;
• have Certified Procurement and Supply Professional Part IV (CPSP-K) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• have served in the grade of Deputy Supply Chain Manager, Scale 13 (XIII) for at least three (3) years;
• provide evidence of computer skills in relevant packages from a recognized institution;
• have valid registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
• must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, by attaching to the application relevant certificates from the following bodies;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board:
  • National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct);
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  • An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• PhD in Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be added advantage.
• a certificate in strategic leadership or management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks’ from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.