UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at http://jobs.uonbi.ac.ke) APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:- SENIOR LECTURER (ENVIRONMENTAL LAW), CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY (CASESLAP) - 1 POST- AC/10/371/12- (R&T)- RE-ADVERTISEMENT Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree with specialization in Natural Resources Law or Environmental Law from a recognized university with at least three (3) years of research and teaching experience especially at postgraduate level. The qualifying candidate for the Senior Lecturer position must have published a minimum of four (4) publications in refereed journals or chapters in scholarly books since appointment as lecturer. In addition, the candidate must have supervised at least three (3) Masters students to completion. It will be an added advantage if the candidate has supervised a Ph.D. thesis to completion. The applicant s research and publication should show areas of special expertise such as environmental jurisprudence, climate change law, land use law, water resource law, legal issues in protection of biological diversity, international environmental law, physical planning law, etc. etc. The successful candidate will be required to teach and supervise diverse postgraduate students in environmental law including giving guidance in research and thesis writing. Besides, the successful candidate will participate in progressive development of the curriculum for postgraduate diploma, masters and Ph.D. programmes in environmental law policy and diplomacy. He/She will also be required to develop themes and conduct scholarly research as well as consultancies in their areas of specialization within CASELAP framework. Preference will be given to team workers who will engage in institution building activities at level of CASELAP, College and university. LECTURER (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY), DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY -1 POST- AC/10/372/12 (CHS) Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized university. Besides skills in Psychotherapy, applicants should also be competent in administering psychometric tests, statistics, clinical assessment and qualification of clinical neuro- psychopathology. They should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books. They should show evidence of continuing research activity. The successful candidates will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake research in their areas of specialization. They are also expected to offer clinical services at the Kenyatta National Hospital and Mathari Hospital and participate in clinical teaching. 1
TUTORIAL FELLOW (PSYCHIATRY), DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY - 1 POST AC/10/373/12 - (CHS) Applicants must be holders of at least an M.Med degree in Psychiatry and must show evidence of having registered for PhD degree in the relevant area. Those with evidence of research work, experience in teaching and publications in peer reviewed journals will have an added advantage. TUTORIAL FELLOW (PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK), DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY - 1 POST AC/10/374/12 - (CHS) Applicants must be holders of at least an M.Med degree in Psychiatric Social Work and must show evidence of having registered for PhD degree in the relevant area. Those with evidence of research work, experience in teaching and publications in peer reviewed journals will have an added advantage. TUTORIAL FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE & PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY - 2 POSTS AC/10/375/12 - (CHS) Applicants must be holders of at least A bachelor OF Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent from a recognized university and must be registered or registrable by the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentistry Board. They must have worked for at least one (1) year after completion of internship and preferably with experience in research. They must show interest in Conservative Dentistry.. They must also be willing to pursue a teaching career in Conservative Dentistry and register for a Masters degree in the same specialty. TUTORIAL FELLOW, SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES- 1 POST- AC/10/376/12- (CBPS) Applicants should be holders of a Master of Science degree in the relevant area from a recognized university. They should be specialized in either of the following disciplines: - Plant Ecology, Plant Physiology, Mycology, Bacteriology, Entomology, Animal Physiology and genetics. They should show evidence of having registered for a PhD degree in the relevant area. Those involved in research activities will have an added advantage, The successful candidate will be expected to assist lecturers in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. TUTORIAL FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF LARMAT - 1 POST AC/10/377/12 - (CAVS) Applicants must be holders of at least a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics or related fields from a recognized university and must show evidence of having registered for PhD degree in the relevant area. 2
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Recourses Economics. He/she will also be assigned other departmental; faculty and college responsibilities. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (PROGRAMMES - ASSISTANT REGISTRAR LEVEL), DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT - 1 POST- AC/10/378/12- (R&T) Applicants should be holders of a Master s degree in Education, Social Science Research, or a related field, and demonstrated competence in quality management systems with 6 or more years of experience in educational research, teaching, measurement and evaluation. They must be members of a recognized professional body. They should have a comprehensive knowledge of academic assessment and excellent analytical, writing, presentation, and project management skills and ability to work with identified performance measures as well as ability to work broadly with academic programmes that cover humanities, social sciences, and professional programmes. The successful candidate will be required to be analytical, precision driven with inclination to pay attention to details and have excellent written and oral communication skills. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (PROGRAME DELIVERY- ASSISTANT REGISTRAR LEVEL), DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT - 1 POST- AC/10/379/12- (R&T) Applicants should be holders of a Master s degree in Management related field, Social Science Research and demonstrated competence in quality management systems with at least six (6) years of experience in educational research, teaching, measurement and evaluation. They must be members of a recognized professional body. They should be enthusiastic team players with demonstrable experience in quality assurance within higher education. They must be analytical, precision driven with inclination to pay attention to details and have excellent written and oral communication skills. The position requires a comprehensive knowledge of how to develop measure and optimize quality systems processes in higher education operations. The successful candidate will be expected to have familiarity with statistical software, Microsoft Office, and other presentation software in order to be able to prepare quality performance reports and presentations. SENIOR TRAVEL OFFICER GRADE EF, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI BUSINESS CENTRE- AD/10/380/12- (R&T) Applicants should be holders of at least a Bachelor s degree in travel & Tourism Management or its equivalent. They must be computer literate with hands on experience in Galileo and Amadeus reservation systems. They must have excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills, capacity o work under tight deadlines in a multidisciplinary environment. They must have at least three (3) years experience in hotel, international and national fight booking, visa and passport applications as well as other travel related support. 3
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:- Manage travel and hotel bookings/ issuance of tickets Keep track of all requests and re confirmations Implement innovative service delivery on modern ticketing systems Negotiate fares with airlines Produce and submit periodic and annual reports Evaluate the performance of airlines/hotels Initiate policies aimed at improving the management of travel office. HALLS OFFICER GRADE EF -5 POSTS- HALLS DEPARTMENT-AD/10/381/12- (SWA) Applicants should be holders of a Bachelors degree or equivalent and a postgraduate training in Institutional Management or equivalent. They must have at least three years working experience as Assistant halls Officer Grade C/D or equivalent position. They must be computer literate. The successful candidates will be deployed in any of the eleven (11) operating Strategic Management Units (SMU) within the Student Welfare Authority. Duties include ensuring effective and efficient processing of accommodation issues within the Halls of Residence. The position requires an officer who can work in a challenging environment and also work at odd hours CATERING OFFICER GRADE DEF CATERING DEPARTMENT-3 POSTS- AD/10/382/12- (SWA) Applicants should be holders of Higher Diploma in Institutional or Hotel Management or its equivalent from a reputable institution. They must have 6 years institutional management or hotel experience. The successful candidate must possess relevant computer skills, be a person of high integrity, mature and have good public relations. In addition they must have ability to supervise staff and capacity to work for long hours under pressure. The successful candidates will be deployed in any of the eleven (11) operating Strategic Management Units (SMU) within the Student Welfare Authority. The position requires an officer who can work in a challenging environment and also work at odd hours. SENIOR SECRETARY GRADE D, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE -AD/7/383/12-1 POST -(CAVS) Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. In addition they must have passed the following subjects offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent examining body:- 4
- Business English III - Commerce II - Secretarial Duties II - Office Management III - Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) or Audio-Typewriting III - Typewriting 50 wpm They should have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages and at least three (3) years experience as Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C or a comparable position of responsibility for this grade. They should have knowledge of Anti-virus Tools. PROOF READER GRADE CD, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES- 2 POSTS -AD/10/384/12- (CEES) Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C with credits in both English and Kiswahili languages. They must have relevant Bachelor s degree (Second Class honours) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university. They should be computer literate. The successful candidate will be expected to proof-read materials in the Printing Section of the Department. HEAD COOK GRADE BC -6 POSTS- CATERING DEPARTMENT-AD/10/385/12- (SWA) Applicants should be holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent. They must have a Diploma in Food Production from a reputable institution. They must have 5 years working experience in a reputable institution or hotel. They should have ability to prepare a variety of dishes, organize staff and work with minimum supervision. In addition they should possess good public relations and communication skills and capacity to work for long hours under pressure. SECRETARY GRADE B, DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT - AD/10/386/12-1 POST -(R&T) Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. In addition they must have passed the following subjects offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent examining body:- - Business English III - Commerce II 5
- Secretarial Duties II - Office Management III - Shorthand III (minimum 100 wpm) or Audio-Typewriting III - Typewriting 50 wpm They should have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages and at least three (3) years experience as Assistant Secretary Grade A or a comparable position of responsibility for this grade. They should have knowledge of Anti-virus Tools. ASSISTANT CATERING OFFICER GRADE ABC -6 POSTS- CATERING DEPARTMENT- AD/10/387/12- (SWA) Applicants should be holders of KCSE or equivalent. They must have a Diploma in Institutional Management or its equivalent from a reputable institution. They must have five (5) year working experience in a busy institutional kitchen or hotel. The successful candidate must possess relevant computer skills, be a person of high integrity, mature and have good public relations. In addition they must have ability to supervise staff and capacity to work for long hours under pressure. The successful candidates will be deployed in any of the eleven (11) operating Strategic Management Units (SMU) within the Student Welfare Authority. The position requires an officer who can work in a challenging environment and also work at odd hours. TECHNOLOGIST GRADE ABC (PRESS), DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES-2 POSTS AD/10/388/12- (CEES) Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C with credits in both English and Kiswahili languages. They must also possess an Ordinary Diploma in Printing Technology or Machine Printing or its equivalent from a recognized institution. They must have at least three (3) years working experience in a busy printing firm and be familiar with printing machines, plates, films, inks and their supplies and pre- press machines. They should be computer literate. The successful candidate will be expected to work with minimum supervision to operate printing machines and to ensure regular maintenance of printing machines. TECHNOLOGIST GRADE ABC, SUB- DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH-1 POST- AD/10/389/12- (CHSS) Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C with credits in b relevant subjects. They must also possess a Diploma in Information Technology from a recognized institution. They must have at least three (3) years relevant working experience in a busy office 6
The successful candidate will be expected to manage and maintain both software and hardware of a French Language Laboratory equipped with computers and a smart board as well as other IT equipment within the Sub- Department. He/she will also be required to assist students and lecturers with the use of the equipment. Good interpersonal relations, experience in dealing with students, Lectures ands well as knowledge of the French Language will be an added advantage. ASSISTANT SECRETARY GRADE A- 1 POST- STUDENTS WELFARE AUTHORITY- AD/10/390/12- (SWA) Applicants should be holders of KCSE Grade C certificate or its equivalent qualifications with a credit in English Language. They must in addition have passed the following subjects offered by KNEC or equivalent examining body: Business English II Commerce II Secretarial duties II Office Management III Shorthand (80wpm) Typewriting (50 wpm) Must be computer literate. Those who have served in Hospitality Industry will have an added advantage. The position requires a person who can work in a challenging environment and also work at odd hours. DRIVER /SENIOR MESSENGER GRADE III, DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT -AD/10/391/12-1 POST -(R&T) Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE level of education or equivalent, have a clean valid driving license classes ABCE and PSV, passed in Occupational Test Grade III and have a certificate in First Aid from a recognized instituion. They must have at least three (3) years satisfactory previous driving experience after obtaining license. They must have considerable messengerial working experience in a busy office. They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head. They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages. They must have good public relations. They must have knowledge of the use of office equipments like photocopiers etc and must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work. 7
DRIVER GRADE III, TRANSPORT& GARAGE SECTION -7 POSTS- AD/10/392/12- (R&T) Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE level of education or equivalent, have a clean valid driving license classes ABCE and PSV, passed in Occupational Test Grade III and have a certificate in First Aid from a recognized instituion. They must have at least three (3) years satisfactory previous driving experience after obtaining license. Those who have Defensive Driving Certificate from Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or equivalent will have an added advantage CLEANER GRADE II, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACOGNOSY- 1 POST AD/10/393/12- (CHS) Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate or its equivalent. They must have at least five years working experience in relevant offices. They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head. They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages. They must have served as Messenger / Cleaner grade I or equivalent position for at least three (3) years. They must have good public relations. They must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work. The successful candidate will be expected to show outstanding merit and work with minimum supervision. They will also be expected to work during odd hours and also during weekends. MESSENGER GRADE II, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE & PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY- 1 POST AD/10/394/12- (CHS) Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate or its equivalent. They must have at least five years working experience in relevant offices. They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head. They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages. They must have served as Messenger / Cleaner grade I or equivalent position for at least three (3) years. They must have good public relations. They must have knowledge of the use of office equipments like photocopiers etc and must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work. The successful candidate will be expected to show outstanding merit and ability to handle highly classified information and work with minimum supervision. They will also be expected to work during odd hours and also during weekends. 8
NOTE 1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter. 2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement. 3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:- CODES R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi. CHSS The Principal, College of Humanities& Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi. CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture &Veterinary Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi. CEES The Principal, College of Education& External Studies, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi. CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi. SWA The Director, Students Welfare Authority, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 26 2012. MNM/ 9