Vacancies at Mount Kenya University

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing

Duties and responsibilities:

• To examine, diagnose and treat patients’ common ailments at the University health facility
• To guide and counsel patients, clients and staff on Health issues
• To sensitize patients and clients on preventive health
• To carry out minor surgical procedures as per training skill
• To collect and compile clinical data
• To filter and refer patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
• Supervises/oversees junior health workers.
• Examine, diagnose and treat patients in the University clinics
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered as Clinical Officer with Clinical Officers Council.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be Computer Literate.

OR

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be Computer Literate.

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Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing

Duties and responsibilities:

• To examine, diagnose and treat patients’ common ailments at the University health facility
• To guide and counsel patients, clients and staff on Health issues
• To sensitize patients and clients on preventive health
• To carry out minor surgical procedures as per training skill
• To collect and compile clinical data
• To filter and refer patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
• Supervises/oversees junior health workers.
• Examine, diagnose and treat patients in the University clinics
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered as Clinical Officer with Clinical Officers Council.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be Computer Literate.

OR

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be Computer Literate.

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Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing

Duties and responsibilities:

• To examine, diagnose and treat patients’ common ailments at the University health facility
• To guide and counsel patients, clients and staff on Health issues
• To sensitize patients and clients on preventive health
• To carry out minor surgical procedures as per training skill
• To collect and compile clinical data
• To filter and refer patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
• Supervises/oversees junior health workers.
• Examine, diagnose and treat patients in the University clinics
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered as Clinical Officer with Clinical Officers Council.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be Computer Literate.

OR

• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be Computer Literate.

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Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Principal, Students Welfare and Alumni Affairs

Duties and responsibilities:

• Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples.
• Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope.
• Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory techniques.
• Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
• Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
• Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with a valid practicing license.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• BSc in a relevant field
• 3 years’ experience.
• Computer Literacy

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• This grade shall be used to facilitate identification of outstanding graduates to be trained for academic positions.
• Bachelor’s degree holders in the relevant field with at least an Upper Second Class honors and be registered/registerable for a relevant Master’s degree programme.;
• At least 24 publication points of which 16 should be from refereed scholarly journals
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking

Requirements

• Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy

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Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized/accredited university;
• Demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases

OR

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020) with 3 years teaching/industry/research experience;
• Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases;

Qualification

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized/accredited university;
• Demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases

OR

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020) with 3 years teaching/industry/research experience;
• Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases;
• At least 24 publication points of which 16 should be from refereed scholarly journals
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized/accredited university;
• Demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases

OR

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020) with 3 years teaching/industry/research experience;
• Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at university level and demonstrated hands on skills in software development and databases;
• At least 24 publication points of which 16 should be from refereed scholarly journals
• Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Master’s degree qualification from a recognized/accredited university in the relevant field

OR

• Bachelor’s degree (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
• Be registered/ registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification;
• Registered with relevant professional body where applicable.
• Appointment shall be on two (2) years contract, renewable upon demonstration of progress in PhD studies.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
• Examination Setting, Administration & Marking

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialization
• 3 years’ experience at Grade 11 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
• Have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• Be registered with, and be active members of professional associations in his/her profession where applicable;

OR

• Master’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• Be registered with, and be active members of professional associations in his/her profession where applicable;

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Examinations

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee all matters related to examinations
• Ensure compliance with the university examinations regulations.
• Advice departments, schools, campuses and senate on matters related to university examinations.
• Promote best practices of examinations administration.
• Guide and advice students and staff on matters related to examinations.
• Induct new staff on matters related to examinations.
• Organize regular in service training for staff in the directorate.
• Ensure University examinations are high quality.
• Safeguard the integrity of examinations in the university.
• Oversee processing of quality and standardized university examinations.
• Develop and maintain technologically based ways of processing university examinations.
• Plan and coordinate setting, proofreading, moderation, marking and administration of university examinations.
• Oversee preparation of university examinations timetable.
• Ensure timely procurement of university examinations materials
• Analyze all examination result and prepare consolidated mark sheets.
• Organize staff induction and briefing on matters related to examination invigilation.
• Prepare result slips, academics transcripts and certificates
• Prepare graduation booklet.
• Ensure effective and timely delivery of examinations services.
• Develop and maintain university examinations bank.
• Advice the Registrar, Academic Affairs on matters related to university examinations.
• Keep examinations records and documents.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the registrar, Academics Affairs.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy
• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in a comparable position or in grade 9 in MKU.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution or a professional qualification.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position or in grade 9 in MKU.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Centre Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

• Represent MKU in targeting visits to potential clients to speak to individuals and groups to promote outreach activities
• Develop, coordinate and deliver outreach programs and marketing strategies, arranges visits and tours for prospective students and parents
• Act as the focal contact person for internal coordination of university student recruitment and enrollment processes
• Develop promotional materials and information from the university and its colleges, educational programs and degrees
• Prepares reports and proposals regarding recruitment and outreach activities, and responds to inquiries from students
• Create packages, monitor and distribute resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs
• Develops mentorship programs and analyzes trends in recruitment and retention for MKU
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the section or departmental head

Note

All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.  On the cover letter kindly indicate the campus or ODeL Centre.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy
• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in a comparable position or in grade 9 in MKU.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution or a professional qualification.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position or in grade 9 in MKU.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Centre Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

• Represent MKU in targeting visits to potential clients to speak to individuals and groups to promote outreach activities
• Develop, coordinate and deliver outreach programs and marketing strategies, arranges visits and tours for prospective students and parents
• Act as the focal contact person for internal coordination of university student recruitment and enrollment processes
• Develop promotional materials and information from the university and its colleges, educational programs and degrees
• Prepares reports and proposals regarding recruitment and outreach activities, and responds to inquiries from students
• Create packages, monitor and distribute resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs
• Develops mentorship programs and analyzes trends in recruitment and retention for MKU
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the section or departmental head

Note

All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.  On the cover letter kindly indicate the campus or ODeL Centre.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy.
• 3 years’ experience as a Library Assistant I in MKU or in a similar recognised University

OR

• Diploma in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Library Assistant I or Assistant
• Archivist I in MKU or in a similar recognised University.
• Must be computer Literate

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to:  Center Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accessioning, giving new books ownership stamp.
• Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting.
• Electronic learning user support services (internet & email).
• Library user orientation and education.
• Literature search using online public access catalogue (OPAC).
• Online circulation of library books (Check in and Check out).
• Preservation of library materials.
• Reference and reprography services.
• Shelving of information services.
• Advice on required materials in the library.
• To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy.
• 3 years’ experience as a Library Assistant I in MKU or in a similar recognised University

OR

• Diploma in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Library Assistant I or Assistant
• Archivist I in MKU or in a similar recognised University.
• Must be computer Literate

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to:  Center Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accessioning, giving new books ownership stamp.
• Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting.
• Electronic learning user support services (internet & email).
• Library user orientation and education.
• Literature search using online public access catalogue (OPAC).
• Online circulation of library books (Check in and Check out).
• Preservation of library materials.
• Reference and reprography services.
• Shelving of information services.
• Advice on required materials in the library.
• To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• PhD in the area of specialization
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist.
• Computer literacy.

OR

• Master’s Degree in the relevant area of specialization
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist.
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities also include

Reports to: Principal Laboratory Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputize the Chief Laboratory Technologist where necessary in all technical matters of the department.
• Organize procurement Requirements, installation, usage, maintenance, depreciation valuation and disposal.
• Initiate and execute research activities in the department in collaboration with the academic staff.
• Participate in curriculum development in the department.
• Supervises Staff under their section.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in specialized in ICT and related field
• Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
• Minimum of 3years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Must possess Higher National Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Technology/ Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
• 5 years’ experience at Grade 9 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assess the ICT Requirements of Departments in liaison with the other ICT staff to meet the needs of these Departments;
• Conduct user training and support for all staff on the necessary skills needed for effective service delivery in the end-user environment;
• Develop and maintain suitable tools for the preparation of statistics and reports as may be required from time to time by the University;
• Work closely with the applications team, network team, technical team and the University administration to coordinate their efforts towards effective user support in the Departments
• Develop, maintain and regularly carry out appropriate data and application backup and security procedures.
• Design, develop, test and maintain core applications and databases towards meeting the expanding needs of the University;
• Work closely with the network team, ICT support team and the University Management towards achieving an effective, fully integrated information system to meet the changing needs of the University.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and continuity systems for University software applications and databases; and Train and develop the requisite leadership, managerial and technical skills towards meeting the needs of the Applications Management Team.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in specialized in ICT and related field
• Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
• Minimum of 3years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Must possess Higher National Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Technology/ Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
• 5 years’ experience at Grade 9 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assess the ICT Requirements of Departments in liaison with the other ICT staff to meet the needs of these Departments;
• Conduct user training and support for all staff on the necessary skills needed for effective service delivery in the end-user environment;
• Develop and maintain suitable tools for the preparation of statistics and reports as may be required from time to time by the University;
• Work closely with the applications team, network team, technical team and the University administration to coordinate their efforts towards effective user support in the Departments
• Develop, maintain and regularly carry out appropriate data and application backup and security procedures.
• Design, develop, test and maintain core applications and databases towards meeting the expanding needs of the University;
• Work closely with the network team, ICT support team and the University Management towards achieving an effective, fully integrated information system to meet the changing needs of the University.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and continuity systems for University software applications and databases; and Train and develop the requisite leadership, managerial and technical skills towards meeting the needs of the Applications Management Team.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in specialized in ICT and related field
• Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
• Minimum of 3years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Must possess Higher National Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Technology/ Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
• 5 years’ experience at Grade 9 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assess the ICT Requirements of Departments in liaison with the other ICT staff to meet the needs of these Departments;
• Conduct user training and support for all staff on the necessary skills needed for effective service delivery in the end-user environment;
• Develop and maintain suitable tools for the preparation of statistics and reports as may be required from time to time by the University;
• Work closely with the applications team, network team, technical team and the University administration to coordinate their efforts towards effective user support in the Departments
• Develop, maintain and regularly carry out appropriate data and application backup and security procedures.
• Design, develop, test and maintain core applications and databases towards meeting the expanding needs of the University;
• Work closely with the network team, ICT support team and the University Management towards achieving an effective, fully integrated information system to meet the changing needs of the University.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and continuity systems for University software applications and databases; and Train and develop the requisite leadership, managerial and technical skills towards meeting the needs of the Applications Management Team.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialisation
•  Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K). 
•  Registered member of ICPAK
• Possession of Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage
•  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior finance position (Grade 11) within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
•  Computer literacy

OR

• Masters of Commerce (Accounting/Finance)
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA( K) 
• Registered member of ICPAK
• 5years’ experience as a senior accountant in Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise staff reporting to him/her
• Assisting the finance Director in preparation of university master budget.
• Preparation of budget variance report.
• Verification and approval of payment vouchers.
• Preparation of Monthly creditors ageing schedules.
• Processing and posting Payroll Journals.
• Verification of daily cashier reports.
• Supervise uploading of departmental budgets in the ERP.
• Authorization of Petty cash vouchers.
• Ensure university payments are in line with the approved payment schedules.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialization
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K).
• Registered member of ICPAK
• Possession of Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage
• 3 years’ experience in a senior finance position (Grade 11) within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Computer literacy 

OR

• Masters of Commerce (Accounting/Finance)
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Registered member of ICPAK
• 5years’ experience as a senior accountant in Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise collection of student fees.
• Ensure proper administration of student fees into respective student accounts.
• Preparation of revenue reports for decision making.
• Ensure fees enforcement compliance as per the university fee payment policy.
• Supervision of revenue section staff.
• Authentication of student refund requests before forwarding to the payables section.
• Approval of student insurance requests to ensure timely processing of insurance covers before proceeding for attachment.
• Verification of imprest requests for students proceeding on attachment.
• Ensure proper student account adjustments for credit notes i.e credit transfers, academic leaves, suspension, deferment, course transfer, expulsion etc.
• Ensure the fee structure in the system is as per the university approved fee structure.
• Represent the Principal Finance Officer during student orientation.
• Coordinate filling and maintenance of records for the receivables section.
• Responsible for customer care in the revenue section
• Represent student issues in the Finance Directorate Steering Committee meetings.
• Liaise with sponsors and sponsor organizations i.e. CDF, HELB, Bursaries and guardians regarding fee payment.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialization.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
• 3 years’ experience in the financial divisional unit (Grade 12) within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Registered member of ICPAK.

OR

• Master’s degree in Business with specialization in Accounting/Finance or its equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
• 5 years’ experience at senior finance position Grade 12 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized institution
• Registered member of ICPAK
• Possession of Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Principal Finance Officer

Duties and responsibilities:

• Deputize the Principal Finance Officer
• Staff supervision in the Directorate.
• Approval of all financial documents i.e. Invoices, payment vouchers, imprests etc. before payments are done.
• Preparation of timely reports on financial performance on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Overseeing preparation of the University year end final accounts and statements.
• Overseeing preparation and consolidation of annual University Budget Estimates.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory bodies, timely filling of returns and timely payments.
• Preparation of weekly payments schedule for discussion and approval by the Finance Directorate Steering Committee.
• Review of all sections reports before they are tabled/ submitted to the relevant authorities.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in specialized in Journalism, mass media and related fields
• Specialization in electronic media 0r broadcast journalism of media production
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

 OR

• Diploma in Journalism, mass media and related fields
• Specialization in electronic media 0r broadcast journalism or media production
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Nakuru Campus

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in the day-to-day activities in the journalism studios and laboratories.
• Setting up, testing and operating equipment to suit any audio-visual production.
• Guiding students in their practical undertakings.
• Providing technical support during outdoor recording.
• Operate equipment to mix, combine and edit audio-visual productions.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the internet in the studio and laboratory.
• Monitoring the quality of productions for students’ projects and for broadcast.
• Recording and directing productions during events.
• Explore new ICT tools for maximizing effectiveness of the studio activities.
• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing studio equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance of all studio equipment including networking.
• Regular supervision and maintenance of computer and related accessories.
• Maintaining studio inventory.
• Supervising students’ practical sessions.
• Participating in maintaining the general safety of the studio
• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies or a relevant field.
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a security officer or a comparable position
• Must be computer literate.

OR

• Must have worked with any of the disciplined forces of Kenya or any other reputable security firm
• Must possess a clean discharge certificate
• Must possess a certificate of good conduct
• Must possess first aid certificate
• Must possess fire-fighting certificate
• Must be computer literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing/ Centre Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating all the outsourced security services and internal security operations.
• Assist in handling staff security cases and administrative issues.
• Handle general correspondences for security in Liaison with Chief Security Officer.
• Compile monthly security surveys and crime analysis for the chief Security Officer.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in Grade 9 or at a comparable position.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in Social Sciences/Business Studies in relevant area or its equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience at Grade 9 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Must possess relevant professional qualifications.
• Must be Computer Literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain list and documentation of student admission, registration, credit transfers, deferment and resumption of studies.
• Prepare details applicants for admission for consideration by the Admission Committee.
• Process of student registration,
• Prepare guidelines on student orientation and participating in all aspects of student’s orientation.
• Ensure compliance to University admission criteria and processes in all campuses.
• Maintain of accurate students’ database.
• Update student nominal roll.
• Prepare student enrolment list every semester/trimester for submission to Deans Committee
• Advise the marketing department on programmes to be advertised.
• Marketing of University programs.
• Prepare summaries of applicants and their grades.
• Maintenance of student records.
• Plan and organization of the convocation ceremonies.
• In liaison with Finance office update and fees structure and compliance with policy guidelines on fee payments and class size
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of specialization.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in relevant area of specialization
• 3 years’ experience in Grade 7 at MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

• Diploma in relevant area of specialization.
• 5 years’ experience in Grade 7 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of administrative functions of the department.
• Take minutes in various university committees.
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Must possess a minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Health & Production or related area
• Must have two years’ experience in farm management or in a similar position
• Must be Computer Literate

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Campus Registrar, Administration, Finance and Marketing

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical supervision on all livestock and crop agriculture activities in the demonstration farm. Specifically:
• Ensure routine animal care programs including treatments and vaccinations
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of functional and effective biosecurity measures
• Ensure loading and offloading of animals in accordance with established animal welfare practices; and quarantine of all new animals
• Ensure the observance of the five animal freedoms on all occasions
• Anticipate and plan for the appropriate handling of any emergencies that may affect the farm animals
• Ensure planting and maintenance of crops in the greenhouse and farm fields for training and income generation purpose.
• Ensure fodder production, supply, preservation, and utilization for training and production purposes
• Provide space and support students and staff setting up experiments in the open fields and greenhouse
• Keep an inventory of all livestock and crop activities and provide regular reports on all farm activities (production and training)
• Organize and maintain in functional state all farm property and equipment
• Keep a register of all visits to the farm clearly indicating purpose, number and outcome of such visits
• Generate annual farm budget estimates and projected revenues for continued improvement of the farm as a training facility as well as an income-generating activity
• In liaison with course unit lecturers organize, schedule, and ensure field practical’s sessions taking place at the training farm are effectively carried out
• Carry out any other duty as may assigned by the immediate supervisor.