St. Paul's University Limuru Job Vacancies

St. Paul’s University is a Christian ecumenical University in Kenya with campuses in Limuru, Nairobi, Machakos and Nakuru.

As a fully chartered University, St. Paul’s has continued to experience tremendous growth. 

The University therefore wishes to recruit self oriented and motivated individuals into the positions below:

1. Associate Professors (4 posts)

1. Development Studies ( 1 Post)
2. Business Studies (2 Posts)
3. Communication (1 Post)

Qualifications

• Degree of doctor of Philosophy (or equivalent academic doctorate) with at least eight years of University teaching experience. At least three of those years must be at a Senior Lecturer level
• Demonstration of initiative and involvement in development of academic programmes
• Continuous engagement in research
• Must also show outstanding performance in the following areas since being appointed as a Senior Lecturer
• Outstanding skill and effectiveness in teaching, advising and in research, and supervision of students research and projects
• Professional growth as evidenced through presentations at professional meetings, consultancies in education, government, business or community based organizations in one ‘s own area of Specialization
• Contribute to scholarship with a minimum of 9 publications Or through at least three articles in refereed journals and/or book chapters or books recognized in ones area of specialization
• Outstanding Modeling of Christian Community standards

1. Sociology (2 posts)
2. Development Studies (2 Posts)
3. Computer Science (2 Posts)
4. Education- Early childhood (1 Post)
5. Education – Special Needs Education (1 Post)

Qualifications

• Degree of doctor of Philosophy (or equivalent academic doctorate) in areas of specialization
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience as a Lecturer at a recognized University
• Must have published at least 4 articles in refereed Journals and one book in a relevant field
• Must show evidence of continued research , effective teaching and contribution to University life
• Should have supervised postgraduate degree students , attended and contributed at conferences, seminars and workshops
• Strong modeling of Christian community standards

2. Sociology ( Criminology)

Qualifications

• Degree of doctor of Philosophy ( or equivalent doctorate) or Master’s degree in area of specialization with 2 years teaching experience as an Assistant Lecturer at a recognized University or at least at tertiary level or in a cognate field outside higher education
• Good skills and effectiveness in teaching and advising students
• Good modeling of Christian Community standards
• Commitment to goals of professional growth
• Continuous engagement in research

3. Senior Lecturers (6 Posts)

Lecturer ( 1 post)

Senior Administrative Assistant (1 Post)

Reporting to the Deputy Registrar, Academics

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide administrative clerical support in the Registry
• Maintaining database of students records and progress in their respective study programs
• Process application for student admissions
• Custodian of the student information management systems for the respective programs
• Managing the University ERP which houses the students and Faculty records
• Any other assigned tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or higher National Diploma with 3 years experience
• Experience in an Institution of higher learning will be an added advantage
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills

4. Security Supervisor (1 Post)

Reporting to the Campus Administrator

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety of the University resources
• Supervise activities of security guards from the hired private company
• An investigator with ability to gather security information in a confidential manner
• Make daily /weekly reports
• Maintain catalog of personnel and their assignments
• Report areas of security improvement
• Attend to any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• O Level education
• At least 3 years in a similar position
• Must have worked as a security officer in the disciplined forces or a security supervisor in a large organization. Having worked in an education Institution is an added advantage
• Must have undergone training to qualify as disciplined officer and other security training e.g customer care, investigations, evidence collecting, report writing, contemporary security challenges etc
• Excellent analytical and deductive skills
• Demonstrate high level of honesty and integrity

5. Library Security Attendant ( 1 Post)

Reporting to the University Librarian

Duties and responsibilities

• To oversee all security concerns of the library
• Be vigilant of any security breaches or hitches in and around the Library
• Ensure that Library books and other library resources are not illegally removed from the Library building
• Ensure that only University Community members enter the Library building

Qualifications

• KCSE D+ or above
• At Least one year’s experience of which 6 months must be in a University
• Experience in Library Security work is an added advantage
• Evidence of Public Relations training or skills also is an added advantage

6. Senior Hostel Warden (1 Post)

Reporting to the Dean of Students

Duties and responsibilities

• Mainly to oversee students in the University Qualifications , Experience and key competencies
• Basic Degree preferably in Theology or Social Sciences
• Certificate in basic Counseling skills is an added advantage
• Work Experience in a Hostel or University setting
• Mature and committed Christian who is active in his/her church
• Demonstrate leadership traits and organization skills
• Demonstrate ability in handling student related issues
• A team Player

7. Assistant Accountants (2 Post)

Reporting to the Deputy Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attending to student issues
• Carrying out registration of students
• Clearing of students during graduation and exams
• Preparing invoices
• Review daily receipts/payments reports
• Maintain good filing system
• Any other assigned duties

Qualifications

• Basic degree , finance or Accounting or social sciences
• CPA Part Two/ACCA Part Two
• At least 2 years at Senior Accounts Assistant level preferably in an Institution of Higher learning
• Ability to work in an ERP environment of SAGE systems an added advantage
• Demonstrate high level of honesty and integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a team player

8. Senior Accounts Clerk (1 Post)

Reporting to the Deputy Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of petty cash
• Preparation of payment vouchers
• Reconciliation of petty cash
• Receiving, receipting and banking of all payments received
• Handling queries from students
• Ensure data is entered into the system on daily basis

Qualifications, Experience & Key competencies

• KCSE D+ and above
• KATC 1 & 11
• At least 3 years experience or Diploma Training
• Demonstrate high level of honesty and integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

St. Paul’s University is a Christian ecumenical University in Kenya with campuses in Limuru, Nairobi, Machakos and Nakuru.

As a fully chartered University, St. Paul’s has continued to experience tremendous growth. 

The University therefore wishes to recruit self oriented and motivated individuals into the positions below:

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Applications should include a filled employment application form, CV and a cover letter.

The application form is available on our website, www.spu.ac.ke/jobs. All Applications should be sent to recruit [at] spu.ac.ke or 

The Vice Chancellor’s Office,
St. Paul’s University,
Private Bag- 00217
Limuru

by 13th June 2014 For full job description, job application contacts and other requirements - St. Paul's University Limuru Jobs