University of Nairobi Jobs

University of NairobiApplications are invited for the following positions:
1. Procurement Clerk
Grade IV
(7) Posts
SWA AD/2/50/15
(SWA)
Applicants should be holders of at least KCSE Grade C or equivalent qualifications.
They should also hold an Advanced Storekeeping Certificate in Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
They should be computer literate and have at least three (3) years’ experience in an institution of higher learning in a student’s welfare based unit.
Those who have served as Storeman Grade III for at three (3) years and possess a Certificate in Purchasing and Supply from a recognized institution may be considered.
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement
2. Cleaner
Grade II
Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology
3 Posts
AD/2/47/15
(CAVS)
Qualifications:

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 five (3) years in a Food Science and Human Nutrition Operations Unit.

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. Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.3. Messenger
Grade II
in the following units:
1. Centre for Translation & Interpretation - 1 Post - AD/4/48/15- (CHSS)
2. Administration Division - 4 Posts - AD/2/49/15- ( R&T)

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.
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement for those applying in the Centre for Translation & Interpretation.
4. Records Clerk
Grade IV
in the following units:
1. Administration Department - 3 Posts - AD/2/44/15 - ( R&T)
2. School of Mathematics -1 Post - AD/2/45/15 - (CBPS)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C or equivalent with credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
They must have at least three (3) years’ experience as Clerk Grade III and must have shown merit and ability in work performance and results
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement for those applying for those applying for the post in School of Mathematics.
5. Records Clerk
Grade III
3 Posts
Administration Division
AD/2/46/15
(R&T)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE D+ or KCE Div. III with credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent and at least three (3) years’ experience in Grade II.
Applicants who have worked in an institution of higher learning in Grade II for at least five years will have an added advantage.
6. Assistant Committee Clerk
Grade AB
1 Post
Administration Division
AD/2/42/15
(R&T)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C or equivalent with credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent, Certificate in Records Keeping or Office Management, KATC final or ACNC or its equivalent and at least three (3) years of service as Records Clerk Grade IV.
Applicants with a Diploma in Archives & records Management will have an added advantage.
7. Assistant Secretary
Grade A
Centre for Translation & Interpretation
1 Post
AD/2/43/15
(CHSS)
Applicants should be holders of a KCSE Grade C or KCE Div. III or its 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 II

Commerce II

Secretarial Duties II

Office Management III

Shorthand 80 wpm or Audio Typing III

Typewriting 50 wpm

They must be computer literate.Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.
8. Administrative Assistant
Grade CD
Academic Registrar’s Office
1 Post
AD/2/41/15
(R&T)
Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s (at least lower 2nd class Hons.) degree from a recognized university.
They must be Computer literate.
Applicants with at least four years’ administrative experience in handling admission issues, deferment of students, re- admission of students and thorough knowledge of handling public address systems in an institution of higher learning will have a definite advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to service university committees among other duties.
Please note that the appointment is on a three year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.
9. Students’ Counsellor
11 Posts
Dean of Students’ Office
AC/2/40/15
(R&T)
Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
They must have proof of having worked in an institution of higher learning offering counseling and guidance, with at least ten years’ experience in dealing with youth and must be members of a counseling professional body.
The successful candidates will be expected to counsel the University community in collaboration with the Dean of Students, Students’ Welfare Authority and Special Students’ Advisor, University Health Services among other interrelated departments.
11. Assistant Dean of Students
2 Posts
Dean of Students’ Office
AC/2/39/15
(R&T)
Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
They must have at least five years’ experience dealing with youth especially in an institution of higher learning.
The successful candidates will assist the University’s Dean of Students in administration of students’ welfare services.
12. Tutorial Fellow - Department of Kiswahili
1 Post
AC/2/38/15
(CHSS)
Applicants should be holders of a Master degree in Kiswahili Linguistics or Kiswahili Literature.
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.
13. Senior Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology
1 Post
AC/2/32/14
(R&T)
Applicants must be holders of a Master of Medicine degree in Ophthalmology or its equivalent from a recognized university.
They should have at least five (5) years teaching experience at both undergraduate and post graduate degree levels and must have supervised at least three (3) Masters Students to completion.
They must have experience in research as evidenced by publications in refereed journals.
In addition, they should have at least four (4) publications in refereed journals or two (2) publications in refereed journals and two (2) chapters in scholarly books since last promotion.
They should be registered with the Kenya Medical & Practitioners’ & Dentists’ Board.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake research in their areas of specialization
14. Lecturer, Department of Kiswahili
1 Post
AC/2/33/15
(CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Kiswahili Literature or Kiswahili Linguistics from a recognized university.
Applicants who possess a Masters degree in the relevant area of specialization and have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level and are registered for a PhD degree in the relevant area will also be considered.
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 candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also participate in School’s activities.
15. Lecturer, School of Law
1 Post
AC/2/34/15
(CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Law or its equivalent and a Masters degree in the area of Disability Law from a recognized university.
Applicants who possess a Masters degree in the area of Disability Law and have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level and are registered for a PhD degree in the relevant area will also be considered.
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 candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also participate in School’s activities.
16. Lecturer, Institute of Diplomacy & International Studies
1 Post
AC/2/35/15
(CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in one of the following areas:
International Studies, Diplomacy, International Conflict Management and International Law from a recognized university.
Applicants who possess a Masters degree in the relevant area of specialization and have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level and are registered for a PhD degree in the relevant area will also be considered.
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 candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also participate in School’s activities.
17. Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health
1 Post
AC/2/36/15
(CHS)
Applicants must be holders of an MBChB or equivalent and a Masters degree in Paediatrics & Child Health or an equivalent from a recognized university.
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.
They should be specialist Paediatricians from the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists” Board and a valid practicing license.
Those with subspecialization in the fields of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, Neurology or Childen Development, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neonatology or Gastro- Enterology are encouraged to apply.
Those with teaching experience in a Paediatrics& Child Health related field will have an added advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also provide clinical services at teaching hospitals of the UoN.
18. Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics Dentistry & Orthodontics
1 Post
AC/2/37/15
(CHS)
Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree (MDS) in Paediatric Dentistry or an equivalent from a recognized university.
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.
They should be registered or registrable by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists’ Board.
They should show evidence of having registered for a PhD degree in Paediatric Dentistry.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization.
Closing Date for the above vacancies: Friday, March 6, 2015.
19. Job Title: Executive Assistant, Directorate of University Advancement
(Assistant Registrar Level)
Over the last ten years, the University has undergone purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change.
This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education.
The University of Nairobi has in the past relied on traditional sources of funding.
The University wishes to invest in other funding models through the newly established Directorate of University Advancement (DUA).
The University Advancement is a shared enterprise aligned with the vision, mission and key priorities of top leadership and integrated across institutional sectors, to maximise efficiency and benefits over a sustained period of time within a context of constrained resources yet boundless opportunities.
The University of Nairobi is now seeking to appoint eminent individuals with an outstanding track record in fundraising and resources mobilisation capability to serve in the Directorate of University Advancement (DUA) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
20. Executive Assistant, Directorate of University Advancement
(Assistant Registrar Level)
1 Post
AC/2/33/15
(R&T)
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for a variety of executive support and coordination activities for the University Advancement office.
The Executive Assistant in the Directorate of Advancement will design, organize and implement administrative systems and procedures and performs all necessary support duties in the advancement office.
He/she will be responsible for scheduling meetings and conferences between the advancement office and donors or advancement and university departments, as well as writing and distributing minutes of various meetings.
Key Requirements

A Masters Degree in Business Management or a related relevant qualification.

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience in working in a resource mobilization and partnership-building environment.

Must be a professional, ethical, honest, and reliable.

Must have an even disposition with a poised confidence and have the ability to deal effectively and politely with people from different backgrounds, experience levels and in all types of situations.

Must have definite capability to evaluate problems accurately and display good judgment therefore providing reasonable solutions.

Demonstrated high levels of organization, detail oriented, and have the ability to work competently and efficiently under pressure.

Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and often conflicting interests.21. Job Title: Deputy Director, Directorate of University Advancement
(Marketing and Corporate Communications) (Associate Professor Level)
Over the last ten years, the University has undergone purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change.
This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education.
The University of Nairobi has in the past relied on traditional sources of funding.
The University wishes to invest in other funding models through the newly established Directorate of University Advancement (DUA).
The University Advancement is a shared enterprise aligned with the vision, mission and key priorities of top leadership and integrated across institutional sectors, to maximise efficiency and benefits over a sustained period of time within a context of constrained resources yet boundless opportunities.
The University of Nairobi is now seeking to appoint eminent individuals with an outstanding track record in fundraising and resources mobilisation capability to serve in the Directorate of University Advancement (DUA) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
22. Deputy Director, Directorate of University Advancement
(Marketing and Corporate Communications) (Associate Professor Level)
1 Post
AC/2/32/15
(R&T)

The Deputy Director Advancement (Marketing and Corporate Communications) will lead the strategic approach aimed at raising the profile of the university’s brand and positioning as the premier institution in the region as well as well as a world-class university;

develop the institutional marketing and branding strategy;

enhance the brand as well as public image of the university and identified resource mobilization ambassadors;

coordinate the university’s media relations as well as visibility; and

develop and execute a top notch digital marketing strategy for the university, online and social media.

He/she will report to the Director Advancement.Key Requirements

Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities

Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the University sector

Proven understanding and track record in brand management

Masters degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred

Membership of MSK, PRSK or any other

Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills

Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media

Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications

Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple projects at a time23. Job Title: Deputy Director, Directorate of University Advancement
(Fundraising, Donor Relations and Partnership) - (Associate Professor Level)
Over the last ten years, the University has undergone purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change.
This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education.
The University of Nairobi has in the past relied on traditional sources of funding.
The University wishes to invest in other funding models through the newly established Directorate of University Advancement (DUA).
The University Advancement is a shared enterprise aligned with the vision, mission and key priorities of top leadership and integrated across institutional sectors, to maximise efficiency and benefits over a sustained period of time within a context of constrained resources yet boundless opportunities.
The University of Nairobi is now seeking to appoint eminent individuals with an outstanding track record in fundraising and resources mobilisation capability to serve in the Directorate of University Advancement (DUA) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
24. Deputy Director, Directorate of University Advancement
(Fundraising, Donor Relations and Partnership) - (Associate Professor Level)
1 Post
AC/2/31/15
(R&T)

The Deputy Director, Advancement (Fundraising, Donor Relations and Partnership) will coordinate various fundraising strategies through sound partnerships and donor relation strategies and policies;

identify quality potential donors and economic niches to be exploited for creation of new surpluses;

facilitate a conducive environment that is attractive to both current and potential stakeholders;

arrangement of visits to partners to discuss resourcing of identified university projects and prospective partnership avenues;

facilitate founding of endowment funds; and

promoting external linkages with stakeholders and industry and also enhancing the image of the institution.

He/she will report to the Director Advancement.Key Requirements

Masters Degree or a Bachelor degree with practical, proven, verifiable fundraised amounts for institutional development.

Proof of already existing fundraising network locally and internationally; government, embassies, private sector, NGOs, trusts and foundations

Minimum of five years of demonstrable experience in resource mobilization and partnership building.

Demonstrated technical capacity to engage different partners e.g. donors, alumni and friends.

Thorough understanding of operations and strategic direction of the universities of the future.

Knowledge and training in University Advancement locally and internationally.25. Job Title: Director, Directorate of University Advancement
(Professor Level)
Over the last ten years, the University has undergone purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change.
This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education.
The University of Nairobi has in the past relied on traditional sources of funding.
The University wishes to invest in other funding models through the newly established Directorate of University Advancement (DUA).
The University Advancement is a shared enterprise aligned with the vision, mission and key priorities of top leadership and integrated across institutional sectors, to maximise efficiency and benefits over a sustained period of time within a context of constrained resources yet boundless opportunities.
The University of Nairobi is now seeking to appoint eminent individuals with an outstanding track record in fundraising and resources mobilisation capability to serve in the Directorate of University Advancement (DUA) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
26. Director, Directorate of University Advancement
(Professor Level)
1 Post
AC/2/30/2015
(R&T)
Closing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015
The Director of Advancement will be in charge of the fund-raising, marketing and strategic partnerships and Corporate Social Responsibility functions of the University.
The Director of Advancement will be a partner to the Vice-Chancellor, University governance and Academic leaders in delivering the fund raising, marketing and strategic partnerships and Corporate Social Responsibility functions of the University.
He/she will be responsible for partnerships with donors, partners and likeminded agencies in order to grow the university’s resource base, research capabilities and strategic assets to guarantee the sustainability of the University of Nairobi.
The Director of Advancement will report to the Vice Chancellor of the University.
Key Requirements

A Masters Degree in Business or a related relevant qualification; Ph.D. will be an added advantage

Minimum of five years of demonstrable experience in Advancement

Thorough understanding of operations and strategic direction of the Universities of the future.

Demonstrated technical capacity to engage different partners

Knowledge and training in University Advancement locally and internationally

Understanding of public and private sector operations, international relations and collaboration

Energy and capacity to meet and surpass set targets.

Passionate for excellence and teamworkClosing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Note:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) 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:
Code
SWA:
The Director,
Students’ Welfare Authority ,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.
R&T:
The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi
CBPS:
The Principal,
College of Biological & Physical Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.
CHSS :
The Principal,
College of Humanities & Social Sciences,
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, 6th March, 2015.