University of Eldoret Job Vacancies

The University of Eldoret is a public University with nine (9) schools namely;

Agriculture and Biotechnology;

Science;

Environmental Studies;

Engineering;

Natural Resource Management;

Education; Business and Management Sciences;

Human Resource Development and Economics.It has over 20, 000 students, 1,500 employees and land measuring 1,057 acres.
The University has a Vision of being a “premier university that is globally visible in knowledge generation and technological innovations” and a Mission of “providing high quality education and training in science, agriculture and technology that promotes networking, partnerships and linkages with other institutions and industry”.
To give the University a dynamic and strategic leadership, the University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to provide leadership to the institution in the positions indicated below:
1. University Librarian - Scale 15 (1 Position) REF: UOE/UL/AC/C/01/06/2016
Duties and Responsibilities
This position entails:

Overall administration of the University Library Systems,

Implementation of the University library organizational and management policies;

Formulation of the Library’s regulations and policies;

Preparation of the University Library budget;

Planning, allocation and expenditure of the library resources;

Guiding in the selection and acquisition of information materials for teaching and research;

Deployment of Library staff;

Staff development and capacity building;

Implement quality assurance programs and standards;

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements;

Doctorate degree in Library and information Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

At least five (5) years of relevant work experience;

Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology;

Membership registration to a relevant professional body;

Management training lasting not less than six (6) months;

Published at least five (5) relevant refereed publications;2. Senior Legal Officer - Scale 13 (1 Position) REF: UOE/SLO/ADM/VC/02/06/2016
Duties and Responsibilities
This position entails:

Coordinating the preparation of university policies and regulations;

Drafting of legal documents and handling cases involving the university in liaison with external lawyers;

Attending court cases where necessary;

Coordinating legal matters in the university;

Preparing and collecting evidence and exhibit as required;

Liaise with other departments on legal matters and service bonds to ensure the university operates within the law;

Develop and manage university litigation; and

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized University;

Diploma from the School of Law;

Be an advocate of the high court of Kenya with high integrity ;

A practicing commissioner of oaths;

Current valid Law Practicing Certificate;

At least seven (7) years relevant experience in legal practice;

Membership registration with Law Society of Kenya;

Knowledge in Information and Communication Technology;

Management training lasting not less than three (3) months and

Master’s degree in law is an added advantage.3. Senior Assistant Registrar (Human Resource) - Scale 13 (1 Position) REF: UOE/SAR (HR)/ADM/VC/03/06/2016
Duties and Responsibilities
This position entails:

Provide leadership, guidance and direction to the Human Resource Department;

Formulate and implement Human Resource Strategies, policies and guidelines;

Facilitate recruitment and selection of staff;

Undertake capacity building by initiating and facilitating staff development and succession planning programs;

Manage employee relations, grievance handling, discipline and guiding the University management on adherence to labour laws and regulations;

Manage incentives including staff remuneration and other benefits;

Manage staff performance involving development, coordination and overseeing individual job performance evaluation;

Manage administrative infrastructure to improve human capital systems;

Guide the University management on development and implementation measures to ensure a healthy and safe working environment for staff;

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from recognized Institution;

Relevant postgraduate qualification in Management or Administration;

At least seven (7) years’ relevant work experience;

Knowledge in Information and Communication Technology;

Management training lasting not less than three (3) months;

Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.4. Senior Farm Manager - Scale 13 (1 Position) REF: UOE/SFM/ADM/VC/04/06/2016
Duties and Responsibilities
This position entails:

Being the head of the University Farm department;

Being in charge of the coordination and management of the farm;

Formulation and implementation of farm policies and strategies;

Preparing the staff establishment of the Farm Workers;

Advise the University management on staff training and development;

Preparing the budgeting and procurement of all the farm requirements;

Ensuring that all the required quality standards are maintained in the farm products;

Staff development and capacity building and

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

Master’s degree in Agricultural related field or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

At least seven (7) years’ work experience in a relevant field;

Knowledge in Information Communication Technology;

Management training lasting not less than three (3) months;

Membership registration with relevant professional body;

Doctorate degree in relevant field is an added advantage.General Requirements:
All applicants must satisfy the Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by getting clearances from the following bodies:

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);

Commission for University Education (CUE) and

Current certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service (NPS).Terms and Conditions of Service:

Appointment to the positions of the University Librarian, Senior Legal Officer and the Senior Assistant Registrar (HR) will be on permanent and pensionable terms.

The position of the Senior Farm Manager will be on a contract terms for a period of three years renewable subject to performance.

Successful candidates will be offered competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines.Submission of Applications:

All applicants for the above positions are advised to send six (6) copies of the applications.

Applicants are advised to indicate the reference of the position applied on the envelope.

Applicants for the position of the University Librarian should send soft copies of their applications via the e-mail to the Chairman of Council at chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke. or hand delivered applications to be dropped in the Tender Box in the Chairman’s office using the Chairman’s address given below or send by post.

Applicants for the positions of the Senior Legal Officer, Senior Assistant Registrar (HR) and Senior Farm Manager should send soft copies of their applications via e-mail address to Vice-Chancellor at vc@uoeld.ac.ke. or hand delivered applications to be dropped in the Procurement Box in the Vice-Chancellor’s office using the Vice-Chancellor address given below or send by post.

All applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and membership of the professional associations, copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.

Applicants should provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.

Applicants are advised to contact their referees to write and send confidential reports using the addresses given below;The Chairman of Council,
University of Eldoret,
P. O. BOX 1125-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA.
Email: chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke
Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Eldoret,
P. O. Box 1125-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA.
Email: vc@uoeld.ac.ke
Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke
For more information and job application details, see;University of Eldoret Job Vacancies Applications should be received on or before Wednesday the 29th June, 2016 at 4.30 pm.
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
University of Eldoret is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.