Vacancies at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• PhD in counselling or its equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
• Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling from an accredited institution.
• 3 years’ experience at Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
• Be registered with and be active members of professional associations in his/her profession where applicable.

OR

• Master’s degree in Counselling.
• Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling from an accredited institution.
• 5 years’ experience in Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote the student’s welfare in terms of psychological, emotional, social and mental well-being.
• Provide career guidance and placement services in collaboration with academic departments.
• Organize and coordinate public lecturers for students and staff.
• Organize and implement seminars and workshops for the enhancement of personal growth and development for students and staff.
• Implement guidance and counselling policies within the university.
• Liaise with other counselling organizations to enhance service provision.
• Provide information for planning and budgeting for guidance and counselling programmes.
• Offer extension services in collaboration with the social welfare departments.
• Mediate between the external community and the university in order to foster healthy relationships.
• Liaise with the Dean of Students and any other relevant offices for the well-being of the institution.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time by the dean of students.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (preferably ICT) from a recognized /accredited university or relevant field
• 3years’ experience as Librarian or its equivalent
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal
• Must be Computer literate.

OR;

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science (preferably ICT) from a recognized /accredited university or relevant field
• 5 years’ experience as Librarian or its equivalent
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal
• Must be Computer Literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the library’s automated systems and workstations, remaining on call at all times.
• Design, implement, and integrate daily operations of the library’s automation and communication systems, including the innovative interfaces system, LANs, web server, internet access, telecommunications, and related evolving systems in consultation with the Deputy Director, Management Information System.
• Design and maintain the library website as a marketing tool for library operations and services.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures for use of computers and computer systems in the library.
• Manage digital repository and resources.
• Design, plan, implement and evaluate the present and future automation needs of the library, making recommendations for implementation to the library administration.
• Coordinate, library-wide training on use of automated systems, creating in-house documentation as needed.
• Monitor all system functions and be responsible for proper operation.
• To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian or the Deputy University Librarian.