Kenyatta University Employment Opportunities

i. VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

Communications/ Public Relations Manager - Grade 12

Applicants must be holders of Master Degree in Mass Communication or Public Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. In addition, he/she must:

• Have at least five (5) years relevant work experience at a senior position in a large organization preferably in an institution of higher learning
• Demonstrate administrative and professional competence in the area of Communication/Public Relations
• Have a good understanding of general marketing communications practice
• Be conversant with proven IT skills, in particular, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
• Have good copywriting and editing skills
• Have experience of briefing the news media.

The duties and responsibilities of the position will include:

• Managing and directing the university’s internal and external communications
• Initiate and develop and execute strategic appropriate communications and public relations initiatives
• Anticipating, analyzing, interpreting and dealing with issues touching on institutional image as may arise
• Formulating and implementing institutional crisis management strategies
• Working with university management on key messages, publications and their delivery mechanisms
• Tracking major developments in the higher education sector to ensure continued relevance of the university’s messages and strategies
• Developing and implementing a publicity strategy as well as encouraging greater media coverage of events, trends and ideas related to the university’s efforts
• Developing , maintaining and enhancing regular communication with the media including the establishment of media contacts database
• Serving as the university’s principal media liaison officer
• Organizing protocol, media events, releases and briefings
• Initiating and managing linkages with various university stakeholders as well as keeping a database of stakeholders
• Working with designers, writers, producers, and web staff to develop creative communications materials for the university
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

ii. DEPUTY-VICE CHANCELLOR ADMINISTRATION

i) Administrative Assistant (Kitui, Migori and Embu campus) - Grade C/D

Applicants must be holders of Bachelors Degree from a recognized university. Candidates with additional qualification in Management, CPS or equivalent will have an added advantage. In addition the candidate must:

• Show proof of Computer literacy
• Have three (3) years relevant post qualification working experience in a busy organization preferably in an institution of higher learning.

iii. SCHOOL OF LAW (Parklands campus)
i) Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized university and at least an upper second in Bachelor of Law Degree or its equivalent.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• Twelve (12) years of university teaching as Lecturer and above, at least five (5) of which as full time Associate Professor
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master 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 Associate Professor
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate Professor
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

ii) Associate Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized university and at least an upper second in Bachelor of Law Degree or its equivalent.

In addition applicants must have the following:

• Eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as full time Senior Lecturer
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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 learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

iii) Senior Lecturer

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized University and at least an upper second in Bachelor of Law Degree or its equivalent.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• 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 Lecturer
• Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master 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 (Re-advertisement)

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized university and at least an upper second in Bachelor of Law Degree or its equivalent.

Applicants with Masters of Law (LLM) Degree and have registered for PhD Degree and shown satisfactory progress will also be considered.

Successful applicants will be required to teach, supervise students and conduct research in their areas of specialization.

v) Assistant Librarian - Grade 12

They must have a minimum professional qualification of Master Degree in Library and Information Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• At least three (3) years post qualification experience, in a large academic library
• Practical knowledge of relevant library ICT applications.

The successful applicant will be in charge of a campus library.
Applicants who have worked in a Law library will have an added advantage.

iv. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Department of Computing and Information Technology

Areas of specialization:
• Programming in C, C+1, Java
• Cisco certification or any other Networking certification
• Mobile programming
• Web development
• Hardware trouble shooting
• SPSS or any other statistical package
• Worked linux/unix environment
• Worked with oracle dB

i) Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the relevant area from a recognized university.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• Twelve (12) years of university teaching as Lecturer and above, at least five (5) of which as full time Associate Professor
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master 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 Associate Professor
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate Professor
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

ii) Associate Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the relevant area from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:

• Eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as full time Senior Lecturer
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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 learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

iii) Senior Lecturer

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the relevant field from a recognized University.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• 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 Lecturer
• Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master 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

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree from a recognized university or have successfully defended a PhD thesis in their area of specialization.

In addition, the applicant must:

• Have a full time university teaching as Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years.


v) Teaching Assistant

Applicants must be holders of Bachelor Degree in the relevant field of at least upper second or its equivalent from a recognized university:

Evidence of having registered for Master Degree will be an added advantage.

v. SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Department of Environmental Health

i) Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in a health related field from a recognized university.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• Twelve (12) years of university teaching as Lecturer and above, at least five (5) of which as full time Associate Professor
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master 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 Associate Professor
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate Professor
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

ii) Associate Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in a health related field from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:

• Eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as full time Senior Lecturer
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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 learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

iii) Senior Lecturer

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in a health related field from a recognized university with specialization in any of the following areas:

• Health Economics
• Environmental Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Epidemiology
• Reproductive and Population Health

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• 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 Lecturer
• Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master 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

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in a health related field from a recognized university or have successfully defended PhD Thesis with specialization in any of the following areas:

• Disaster Management
• Health Economics
• Environmental Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Laboratory Methods
• Environmental and Public Health Law
• Epidemiology
• Health Informatics
• Occupational Health and safety
• Reproductive Health and Population Health
• Environmental Chemistry

In addition the applicants must have:

• Full time university teaching as Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years

v) Tutorial Fellow

Applicants must be holders of Master Degree or its equivalent in any of the following areas from a recognized university:

• Health Economics
• Environmental Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Laboratory Methods
• Technical Drawing
• Building and Construction
• Epidemiology
• Health Informatics
• International Health
• Reproductive and Population Health

In addition, the applicant must show evidence of teaching at university level

Successful candidates will be expected to teach and pursue PhD Degree in the relevant field.

vi. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
i) Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the field of Obstetrics/ Gynaecology from a recognized university.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• Twelve (12) years of university teaching as Lecturer and above, at least five (5) of which as full time Associate Professor
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master 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 Associate Professor
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate Professor
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

ii) Associate Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the field of Obstetrics/ Gynaecology from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:

• Eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as full time Senior Lecturer
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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 learning conferences, seminars or workshops.


iii) Senior Lecturer

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the field of Obstetrics/ Gynaecology from a recognized University.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• 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 Lecturer
• Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master 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

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the field of Obstetrics/ Gynaecology from a recognized university or have successfully defended PhD thesis. Applicants with Master Degree of Medicine in the relevant area of specialization and have attained the professional level of consultant Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist will also be considered.

In addition, the applicants must have the following:

• At least three (3) years teaching as Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer
• Registered by the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board.

vii. SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (Kitui, Mombasa, Nyeri and Nakuru Campus)

Department of Economics

Areas of specialization:

Candidates should be able to teach at least any two (2) of the following electives:

• Public Finance
• Monetary Theory and Policy
• International Economics
• Health Economics
• Financial Economics
• Economics of Industry
• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Economics and Labour Economics

i) Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the relevant area from a recognized university.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• Twelve (12) years of university teaching as ecturer and above, at least five (5) of which as full time Associate Professor
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master 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 Associate Professor
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate Professor
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

ii) Associate Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the relevant area from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:

• Eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as full time Senior Lecturer
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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 learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

iii) Senior Lecturer

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree from a recognized university in the relevant field from a recognized University.

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• 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 Lecturer
• Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master 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

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the relevant area, from a recognized university or have successfully defended PhD thesis and should be able to teach Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Economic Statistics and Mathematics for Economists.

In addition, applicants must have the following:

• at least three (3) years full time university teaching as Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer

v) Assistant Lecturer

Applicants must be holders of Master Degree in the relevant area from a recognized university. In addition applicants must have the following:

• Some teaching experience at university level
• Prepared to pursue PhD Degree in the area of specialization
• Able to teach Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Economic Statistics and Mathematics for Economists and at least any two of the earlier listed electives.

viii. SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Department of Mathematics

i. Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in the following areas:
• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Biostatistics
• Social Statistics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Actuarial Science

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• Twelve (12) years of university teaching at Lecturer and above, at least five (5) of which as full time Associate Professor
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master 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 Associate Professor
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate Professor
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

ii. Associate Professor

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in any of the following areas:

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Biostatistics
• Social Statistics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Actuarial Science

In addition applicants must have the following:

• Eight (8) years of university teaching, four (4) of which as full time Senior Lecturer
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Master students and one (1) PhD student, since being appointed 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 learning conferences, seminars or workshops.

iii. Senior Lecturer

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in any of the following areas:

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Biostatistics
• Social Statistics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Actuarial Science

In addition the applicant must have the following:

• 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 Lecturer
• Successful supervision of at least three (3) Master 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

Applicants must be holders of PhD Degree in any of the following areas:

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Biostatistics
• Social Statistics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Actuarial Science

In addition, applicants must have the following:

• At least three (3) years of university teaching as Tutorial Fellow/Assistant Lecturer

Evidence of publications will be an added advantage.

v. Teaching Assistant

Applicants must be holders of an under-graduate Degree of at least upper second or its equivalent from a recognized university in any of the following areas:

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Biostatistics
• Social Statistics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Actuarial Science

Evidence of having registered for Master Degree will be an added advantage.

vi. FINANCE, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

i) Quantity Surveyor (Re-advertisement) - Grade 11

Applicants must be holders of Bachelor of Arts Degree in Building Economics or Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution.

In addition the applicant must:

• Be registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya and be a member of a recognized professional body.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post registration working experience in a consultancy firm or a large construction firm.

The duties of the applicant will include among other things:

• The preparation of Bills of Quantities and schedules of materials, labour and services required in the construction
• The preparation and valuation of works and preparation of progress reports.


ii) Senior Inspector of Works (Buildings) (Re-advertisement) - Grade C/D

Applicants must be holders of KCE Div II or KCSE C+ (plus). They must be holders of Higher National Diploma in Building Construction or Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and have at least three (3) years post qualification work experience in a large organization.

Holders of Ordinary Diploma in the relevant field with at least eight (8) years work experience will also be considered. Those with at least five (5) years work experience, as Clerk of Works in a large construction site will have an added advantage.


iii) Superintendent of Works (Electrical) (Re-advertisement) - Grade E/F

Applicants must have Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Installations. In addition he must:

• Have three (3) years of working experience in installation and or repair, maintenance of building, mechanical plant services and engineering
• Be computer Literate.

Those with a wide experience in Electrical (Power Option) will have an added advantage.

iv) General Foreman/ Supervisors - Grade A/B

Applicants must be holders of KCE Division III or KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) and above. They must also have a Diploma in Building Construction or related field from a reputable institution.
In addition, they must have at least three (3) years relevant working experience in a large busy construction firm or organization.

v) Head Foreman - Grade A/B

Applicants must be holders of KCE Division III or KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) and above. They must also have a Diploma in Building Construction or related field from a reputable institution.
In addition, they must have at least three (3) years relevant working experience in a large busy construction firm or organization.

(vi) Senior Accounts Assistant - Grade C/D

Applicants must be holders of KCE Division II/ KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) and above. They must also have a CPA (K) or B.com plus CPA Part II or equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition, the applicants must have the following:

• At least three (3) years relevant working experience in a busy organization
• Computer literacy

(vii) Accounts Assistant - Grade A/B

Applicants must be holders of KCE Division III/ KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) and above. They must also have a CPA Part II or equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have the following:

• At least three (3) years relevant working experience in a busy organization
• Computer literacy
• Certificate of good conduct.

vii. TRANSPORT SECTION

Garage Foreman - Grade A/B

Applicants must be holders of KCE Division III/KCSE mean Grade C (plain). They must have minimum professional qualification of Diploma in Automotive Engineering from a National Polytechnic or other recognized institutions. Those with Higher National Diploma in Automotive Engineering will have an added advantage. In addition, the applicant must have:

• A certificate of good conduct
• Driving License B.C.E.
• At least, three (3) years working experience in a busy commercial or institutional garage with a big fleet of vehicles

The duties and responsibilities of the Foreman will include the following:

• Proper vehicle diagnosis
• Preventive maintenance of vehicle both diesel and petrol
• Engine overhauls
• Ensuring vehicles are serviced in good time
• Supervising the garage mechanics and allocating them duties
• Ensuring proper spare parts are requested and fitted to vehicles
• Ensuring vehicles going out on trips are mechanically sound and complying with statutory requirements
• Giving daily status reports to the transport Manager
• Ensuring safety procedures
• Ensuring drivers handle vehicles in an efficient manner
• Any other duties assigned by the Transport Manager.

Applicants for the post of Lecturer and above can either be considered for part-time or full-time job.

Terms of Service:

The terms of service for the teaching posts of Lecturer and above include membership to a pension scheme, a generous medical scheme, a house allowance and a commuting allowance. Other posts will be based on a two (2) year renewable performance based contract and gratuity will be given at the end of the contract.
The application letter should give full details of educational 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 and area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to the undersigned.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI.

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than 10th February, 2012.