Kenyatta University - Jobs In Kenya

1. University Bookshop – Accountant
2. University Bookshop – Marketing Officers
3. University Bookshop – Administrative Assistant
4. University Bookshop – Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer
5. University Bookshop – Cashier
6. University Bookshop – Shop Assistant
7. University Bookshop – Secretary
8. University Bookshop – Clerk Typist
9. University Bookshop – Cleaner/Messenger
10. Directorate of Catering Services – Dining Hall Checkers
11. Teaching Programmes – Audio-Visual Technician – Grade III/IV
12. Teaching Programmes – Audio-Visual Technicians – Grade A/B
13. Department of Human Anatomy – Lecturer
14. Department of Human Anatomy – Graduate Assistant
15. Department of Human Anatomy – Technician
16. Department of Human Anatomy – Laboratory Attendant
17. Department of Health Unit – Clinical Officer
18. Department of Health Unit – Pharmaceutical Technologist

Kenyatta University wishes to invite qualified and dedicated applicants to fill the following vacant positions.

University Bookshop

Accountant

Grade C/D

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Commerce degree or any other business related first degree and CPAII from a recognized Institution.

In addition, the applicant must:

* Be IT literate with advanced knowledge of accounting software packages.
* Have at least five (5) years experience as an accountant in a busy organization.

Marketing Officers

Grade C/D

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Commerce degree or any other business related degree with marketing bias from a recognized Institution.

In addition, the applicant must

* Have five (5) years work experience preferably in the publishing and book industry
* Be IT literate.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out market survey, develop sales strategy, establish a strong client network relationship, be target and result oriented, confident and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Administrative Assistant

Grade C/D

Applicants must be holders of a University degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration. Candidates with any other degree from a recognized University and a post-graduate Diploma in Public Administration/Management or CPS will also be considered.

In addition they must:

* Have at least three (3) years relevant experience in administration preferable at an institution of higher learning.
* Show proof of computer literacy.

Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer

Grade C/D

Applicants must be holders of Bachelor Degree in Information Technology from a recognized institution. Those with National Higher Diploma in the relevant field will also be considered.

In addition, the applicant must:

* Be conversant in web design and management, systems administration, database management, network administration troubleshooting and maintenance.
* Have three (3) years experience.

Cashier

Grade A/B

Applicants must be holders of KCE Div. III/KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English.

In addition, the applicant must:

* Have CPA 1
* Be ICT literate
* Have three (3) years work experience in a busy retail outlet.

Shop Assistant

Grade III/IV

Applicants must be holders of KCE Div. III/KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) with a certificate in sales and marketing and at least C- in English. Those who have worked in a customer care department will have added advantage.

In addition, the applicant must:

* Have two (2) years work experience.
* Be ICT literate

Secretary

Grade C/D

Applicants must be holder of KCE Div. Ill or KCSE mean Grade D+ and above. They should have a credit or grade C and above in English.

In addition the applicant must have:-

* Typing speed of 60 W.P.M.
* Shorthand speed of 100 W.P.M.
* Office practice II
* Office Management
* Business English II
* Evidence of computer literacy
* At least five (5) years relevant working experience in a busy organization

Clerk Typist

Grade III/IV

Applicants must be holders KCE Div. IV or KCSE mean grade D (Plain) and above. They must have a certificate in Office Management and Typing speed of at least 40 W.P.M. They must also have a minimum of three (3) years working experience and evidence of computer literacy.

Cleaner/Messenger

Grade III/IV

Applicants must be holders of K.C.E Div IV or KCSE D+ and above.

They must have not less than five (5) years relevant working experience be a computer literate.

Directorate of Catering Services

Dining Hall Checkers

Grade III/IV

Applicants must be holders of K.C.S.E. mean grade D/KCE Division IV and above. In addition the applicants must be in possession of discharge certificate from disciplined forces. Candidates with five (5) years experience in a security firm will also be considered.

Teaching Programmes

Audio-Visual Technician

Grade III/IV

Applicants must be holders of KCE Division III or KCSE mean Grade C- and above. They must have a certificate in Sound Engineering/Electronics or related field from a recognized institution.

In addition they must have at least three (3) years working experience in the use of computing and information technology resources in a busy environment.

Those with experience in facilitating use and servicing of Public Address System/Overhead and LCD projectors will have an added advantage.

The successful candidates will be expected to facilitate use of Public Address System/Overhead, LCD projectors and projector screens for Lecturer, seminars, conferences and meetings. He/ She will be assisting in servicing Public Address System, OHP & LCD projectors and screens

Audio-Visual Technicians

Grade A/B

Applicants must be holders of KCE Division II or KCSE mean Grade C (Plain) and above. They must also have professional qualification of a Diploma in Audio-Visual Technology Electronics engineering or any other related field from a recognized institution.

In addition, applicants must:

* Have at least three (3) years relevant working experience in a busy institution/organization
* Be computer literate.

Those with experience in facilitating use and servicing of Public Address System/Overhead and LCD projectors will have an added advantage.

The successful candidates will be expected to facilitate use of Public Address System/Overhead, LCD projectors and projector screens for Lecturer, seminars, conferences and meetings. He/ She will be assisting in servicing Public Address System, OHP & LCD projectors and screens.

School of Health Sciences

Department of Human Anatomy

Lecturer

Applicants should be holders of PhD or its equivalent from a recognized University, or first degree in medicine with a master’s degree in Human Anatomy related field.

In addition the applicant must

* Have presented at least three (3) Seminar papers or has two (2) publications in refereed journals
* Full time University teaching experience as a Tutorial Fellow or Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years.
* The successful candidate will be required to teach courses in Human Anatomy.

Graduate Assistant

Applicants must be holders of BSc. in Human Anatomy (Second Upper) from a recognized University.

The applicant should be capable and ready to pursue Post-Graduate training and progress to become Lecturer.

Teaching experience will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to assist students in anatomy practicals/demonstration classes.

Technician

Grade C/D

Applicants must be holders of ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution. They should have at least three (3) years working experience in Human Anatomy laboratory and be well versed in mortuary procedures. Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will assist in anatomy practicals and be involved in embalming and mortuary processes.

Laboratory Attendant

Grade III/IV

The applicants must have at least ‘O’ level certificate. A relevant certificate in mortuary work will be added advantage. They must have worked for at least three (3) years in Human Anatomy teaching laboratory.

The successful candidate will be expected to assist in the preparation of teaching specimens, preparation and care of bodies and assist in class practicals.

Department of Health Unit

Clinical Officer

Grade E/F – Mombasa Campus

Applicants must be Registered Clinical Officers. They must be holders of K.C.E. Division II/K.C.S.E Grade C+ and above.

They must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from Medical Training College or any other recognized institutions offering equivalent training. Must be registered by the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.

They must have worked in a busy National/Provincial/ Mission or Private hospital or in a busy Government Health Centre for at least five (5) years. Post-basic qualification in any medical field and a certificate in computer operation will be an added advantage.

Pharmaceutical Technologist

Grade E/F

Applicants must be holders of K.C.E Division II/K.C.S.E Grade C+ and above.

They must have a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

They must be registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya .

Must have worked in a busy pharmacy in a National/ Provincial/Mission or Private hospital or in a busy Government Health Centre for at least five (5) years.

Post – basic qualification in any medical field and a certificate in computer operation will be an added advantage.

Terms of Service:

Terms of service will be on performance based two (2) year renewable contract plus gratuity at the end of the contract, a generous medical scheme, housing allowance and commuting allowance.

Applicants should give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone number and e-mail address and enclose copies of certificates and testimonials giving the names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization.

Applicants should request their referees to write immediately and directly to the address below.

The details on Terms of Service can be obtained from Kenyatta University Website: www.ku.ac.ke.

The last day of receiving application and letters from referees is Tuesday, 7th September 2010.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 -00100,
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer