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KARATINA UNIVERSITY

JOB VACANCIES

Karatina University wishes to recruit qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed

below:

SNO ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Position Grade Reference Number

1. Professor 15 KarU/HR/P/2016

2. Associate Professor 14 KarU/HR/AP/2016

3. Senior Lecturer 13 KarU/HR/SL/2016

4. Lecturer 12 KarU/HR/L/2016

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

5. Deputy Registrar - Academic

Research & Student Affairs 14 KarU/HR/DR/ARSA /2016

6. Deputy University Librarian 14 KarU/HR/DUL/2016

7. Senior Accountant 13 KarU/HR/SA/2016

8. Senior Assistant Dean of Students 13 KarU/HR/SADoS/2016

9. Chief Security Officer 12 KarU/HR/CSO/2016

10. Accountant II 11 KarU/HR/ACC/2016

11. Clinical Officer III 9 KarU/HR/COIII/2016

12. Senior Technician III 8 KarU/HR/STIII/2016

13. Senior Library Assistant II 8 KarU/HR/SLAII/2016

14. Senior Security Assistant II 8 KarU/HR/SSAII/ 2016

15. House Keeper I 6 KarU/HR/HKI/2016

16. Library Assistant II 6 KarU/HR/LAII/2016

17. Technician II 6 KarU/HR/TECHII/2016

18. Coach 6 KarU/HR/C/2016

For information related to job specifications, areas of specialization and general requirements, kindly visit

our website. Interested applicants should send the applications quoting the relevant reference number, so

as to be received on or before Friday 21st October, 2016

Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender,

persons with disability and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

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A) SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

• PROFESSOR /ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Department of Crop Science

Areas: Horticulture, Floriculture, Pomology / Olericulture, Applied Biology / Horticulture

Department of Food Science and Nutrition

Areas: Food Science and Nutrition, Food Science, Food Nutrition and Dietetics.

Department of Agricultural Resource Economics and Extension

Areas: Agricultural Resource Economics, Agricultural Extension Education.

• LECTURER

Department of Agricultural Resource Economics and Extension

Areas: Agricultural Resource Economics

B) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS


Department of Economics

Areas: Economics, Project Planning and Management, Urban and Regional Planning,

Monitoring and Evaluation.

Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Areas: Tourism, Tour and Travel Management, Hotel and Hospitality.

Department of Human Resource Development

Areas: Human Resource Management, Human Capital Development, Communication, Public

Relations, Strategic Management and Leadership, International Relations, Journalism.

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Department of Business and Entrepreneurship

Areas: Finance, Marketing, Procurement, Business Information Systems, Accounting.

• SENIOR LECTURER

Department of Hospitality and Tourism

Areas: Tourism, Tour and Travel Management, Hotel and Hospitality.

• LECTURER

Department of Human Resource Development

Area: Communication

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship

Areas: Finance, Marketing

C) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES


Department of Education

Areas: Education Psychology, Education Administration, Curriculum Development or Education

Foundations.

Department of Social Sciences

Areas: Sociology, Criminology / Security Studies, Political Science and Public Administration,

Community Development.

Department of Humanities and Languages

Areas: Geography / Regional Development, English and Literature, Religious Studies.

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• SENIOR LECTURER


Areas: Criminology / Security Studies

• LECTURER


Areas: Criminology / Security Studies

D) SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES


Department of Natural Resources

Areas: Wildlife Management, Natural Science and GIS, forest Ecology/ Silviculture, Genetics /

Biotechnology, Natural Resource Management

Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management

Areas: Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries, Aquaculture.

Department of Environmental Studies

Areas: Environmental Health, Environmental Technology / Biotechnology, Environmental

Planning

Department of Earth Sciences and Geo-informatics

Areas: Geo Informatics, Earth Science, Mountain Studies, Geology and mining.

• SENIOR LECTURER


Areas: Wildlife Management, Natural Science and GIS, forest Ecology/ Silviculture, Genetics /

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Biotechnology, Natural Resource Management

• LECTURER


Area: Wildlife Management

E. SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES


Department of Computer Science

Areas: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Sciences.

Department of Biological Science

Areas: Botany, Zoology, Microbiology

Department of Physical Sciences

Areas: Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry

Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Actuarial Science

Areas: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science.

• SENIOR LECTURER

Department of Computer Science

Areas: - Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Sciences.

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• LECTURER

Department of Physical Sciences

Areas: Chemistry, Biochemistry

Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

Area: Pure Mathematics

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENT FOR THE VACANT

POSITIONS

ACADEMIC POSITIONS 1. JOB TITLE: PROFESSOR– GRADE 15: KarU/HR/P/2016

• Job Description

- Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level

- Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level

- Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes

- Develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses

- Initiate, promote and participate in research projects and publish

- Give inaugural lectures in one’s discipline

- Provide academic leadership through programme development, mentoring and research

- Provide professional and community services including initiating linkages and

fundraising

- Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualification Requirement

A Professor must have:

- Must have an earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from

accredited and recognized University;

- At least three (3) years teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent; and

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research experience;

- A minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points since attaining Associate

Professorship or equivalent of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly

journals;

- Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion, at least two at

doctoral level;

- Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable);

2. JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR– GRADE – 14: KarU/HR/AP/2016

• Job Description


- Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level

- Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programs


- Initiate, promote and participate in research projects and publish

- Provide academic leadership through programme development, mentoring and research

- Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising

- Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned


An Associate Professor must have: - An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited

and recognized university;

- At least three (3) years teaching experience at the university as a Senior Lecturer; or

Senior Researcher / Industrial experience or equivalent;

- A minimum of forty eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or its equivalent, of

which at least thirty (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;

- Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least

one doctoral student;

- Attracted Research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow.


3. JOB TITLE: SENIOR LECTURER– GRADE 13: KarU/HR/SL/2016

• Job Description


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- Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level.



- Initiate, promote and participate in research projects

- Participate in academic leadership programmes

- Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.

- Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned


A Senior Lecturer must have:

- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in

special cases) in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;

- At least three (3) years of teaching experience at University as a Lecturer or six (6) years

research / Industrial experience;

- A minimum of thirty (32) publication points as a lecturer or equivalent, of which at least

twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;

- Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or

equivalent;


4. JOB TITLE: LECTURER– GRADE 12: KarU/HR/L/2016

• Job Description


- Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.


- Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses

- Initiate, promote and participate in research projects

- Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising.

- Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned


A Lecturer must have:

- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from accredited

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and recognized university and be registered or registerable with a relevant professional

body (where applicable).

OR

- A master’s degree in the relevant field form an accredited and recognized university (in

special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in

research or in industry;

- A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should

be from refereed journal papers; and

- Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable)

5. JOB TITLE: DEPUTY REGISTRAR - ACADEMIC RESEARCH & STUDENT

AFFAIRS– GRADE 14: KarU/HR/DR/ARSA/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails planning, policy formulation and general administration of the various

administrative and/or academic activities in the University administration. In addition,

management of the various departments within the academic division with regard to the legal

instruments and regulations governing the management and administration of University

resources in general and within their respective departments, staff development and capacity

building, procurement and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.

• Job Specifications/Requirements for Appointment

- Masters Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution

- At least four (4) years relevant work experience at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar

or a comparable position.

- Knowledge of Information Communication Technology.

- Membership registration with relevant professional body.

- Should be a person of high integrity

- Doctorate Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added

advantage.

Note:

- For appointment as Deputy Registrar in the academic division, one must show evidence

of participation and contribution in academic seminars, workshops and conferences.

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6. JOB TITLE: DEPUTY UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN – GRADE 14:

KarU/HR/DUL/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails liaising with the University Librarian in planning and coordination of

library services, marketing of library through publications of bulletin, manuals and guides,

attending to official correspondence, career development and counseling, performance

evaluation, training and professional development; budget preparation and harmonization;

promotion of staff welfare and IGU activities; undertaking labour relations/public relations,

responsible for staff development and capacity building, in addition will facilitate library services

user education and any other duties as may be assigned by senior officer.

b) Requirements for Appointment

- Doctorate degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution

- At least four (4) years relevant work experience

- Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology

- Membership registration to a relevant professional body

- Published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications

7. JOB TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – GRADE 13: KarU/HR/SA/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails; organization and management of accounting units, directing,

controlling and coordinating of both routine and non-routine accounting matters. Interpreting

financial policies, budgetary control, management accounting and periodic financial returns, staff

development and capacity building and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.

• Requirements for Appointment

- Masters Degree in finance or accounting field from a recognized institution

- CPA (K)

- At least seven (7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a

senior managerial position

- Membership registration with ICPAK or any other relevant professional body

- Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology

8. JOB TITLE: SENIOR ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS - GRADE 13 :

KarU/HR/SADoS/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails:

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- Providing parental supervision and direction to the students;

- Raising the level of students educational and cultural awareness;

- Providing opportunity to explore educational career interests;

- Facilitating informal contacts with faculty and administrative staff;

- Contributing to development through group interactions and opportunity for leadership

experiences and helping in planning and engaging them in productive leisure experiences;

Developing a sense of community belonging within the halls of Residence;

- Participating in building self-confidence, assertiveness and respectability in students as well

as advise them on their sexual responsibility: and

- Helping to maintain discipline within the halls of residence and any other duties as may be

assigned by a senior officer.


- Masters Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution

- At least eleven (11) years work experience in the relevant field

- Knowledge of Information Communication Technology

- Membership registration with a relevant professional body

- Doctorate degree is an added advantage

9. JOB TITLE: CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER – GRADE 12 KarU/HR/CSO/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails overall in charge of Security and Safety Services, proving security

guidelines, planning and organization, management, direction, control and co-ordination of

Security Operations at the University; formulation and implementation of University security

policies; control and investigate use of illicit substances such as alcohol and drugs, Liaising with

government security agents on security matters and following up court cases; ensuring effective

security is maintained for the protection of University property, staff and students. In addition,

supervision of staff, staff development and capacity building; ensuring quality assurance

standards and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.


- Bachelors Degree in a security related field from a recognized institution

- Worked in disciplined/uniformed forces as Security Officer, Chief Inspector or Captain

for at least five (5) years

- A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces

- Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability in controlling security attendants

- Physical and mental fitness

- Current Certificate of good conduct

- Good knowledge of Information Communications Technology

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- Has acquired skills and knowledge in fire fighting and rescue or fire prevention and

protection

- Valid driving license

- Masters Degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution is an added advantage

10. JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT II – GRADE 11: KarU/HR/ACC/2016

Job Description

Work at this level entails; maintaining accounts, monitoring expenditure and payments,

supervising bank reconciliations, preparation of financial reports and statements, preparation of

budget, financial analysis, implementation and enforcement of policies and regulations, ensure

expenditure and payments are properly authorized, supervising staff and making periodic

financial performance reports and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.


- Bachelor degree in finance or accounting field and CPA III.

- At least seven (7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of

Assistant Accountant I or a comparable position.

- Membership registration with ICPAK or any other relevant professional body


- Masters Degree is an added advantage

11. JOB TITLE: CLINICAL OFFICER III - GRADE 9: KarU/HR/COIII/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails management of clinical services at the University clinics, examining,

diagnosing and treating patients at the University and referring them where appropriate to the

specialists and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.


- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution

- At least two (2) years relevant work experience

- Valid registration certificate with the relevant professional body


12. JOB TITLE: SENIOR TECHNICIAN III - GRADE 8: KarU/HR/STIII/2016

Job Description

Work at this level entails: supervising Technologists, collection and preparation of teaching and

research materials, preparation of tools, equipment and machines; obtaining and setting of

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equipment for practical and demonstrations; ensuring safe keeping and disposal of waste. In

addition, will assist teaching staff and students in carrying out various laboratory/workshop and

field activities and carrying out basic routine analysis in any relevant discipline in the

laboratory/workshop, carrying out basic maintenance of laboratory/workshop equipment; and

any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.


- Higher National Diploma in a relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized institu-

tion.

- At least six (6) years relevant laboratory/Workshop working experience.

- Knowledge in information communication technology

- First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety Training

- Bachelors Degree is an added advantage

13. JOB TITLE: SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT II – GRADE 8: KarU/HR/SLAII/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails issuing publications to library clients; verification of bibliographical

details, shelve reading and weeding, classifying, acquisition and procuring of library materials.

In addition, circulating catalogues, short loans reservations, receiving and recording journals,

registering and clearing users, keeping statistics for borrowed publications; conducting reference

searches, formulating user education and orientation programmes and any other duties as

assigned by a senior officer.


- Higher National Diploma in Library or Information Studies from a recognized institution

- At least three (3) years relevant work experience

- Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology

- Bachelors Degree is an added advantage

14. JOB TITLE: SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT II – GRADE 8: KarU/HR/SSAII/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails: General Security duties; prevention and detection of crime; and

apprehension of crime offenders; Preserving the scenes of crime, investigation in area of

supervision; Collection of intelligence; Escort duties Investigating rape cases, fraud, Staff

supervision; prevention and detection riots, coordination of emergency response, evacuation and

first aid coordination and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.


- Diploma in a security related field from a recognized institution.

- Worked in disciplined/uniformed forces as an Inspector for at least five (5) years.

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- A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces

- Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability in controlling security attendants


- Current Certificate of good conduct


- Valid driving license

- Has acquired skills and knowledge in fire fighting and rescue or fire prevention and

protection

15. JOB TITLE: HOUSE KEEPER I - GRADE 6: KarU/HR/HKI/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level for Housekeeping services entails: co-coordinating with senior officers, to

ensure that smooth flow of supplies and necessary repair works are carried out in the institution’s

hostels. Other duties entail maintaining high standard of cleanliness in the hostels; supervising

employees working under him/her; and enforcing policy regulations on visiting hours in the

students’ hostels and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.


- Diploma from a recognized institution in the relevant field

- At least six (6) years working experience


- Certificate in first aid training.

- Higher National Diploma in a relevant field is an added advantage

16. JOB TITLE: LIBRARY ASSISTANT II – GRADE 6: KarU/HR/LAII/2016

a. Job Description

Work at this level entails: shelving, circulation tasks and information outreach activities;

cataloguing, classification; preparation of books pockets, spine marking, recording and analyzing

work statistics, compilation of accession lists; OPAC’s and CD-ROMS including electronic

information searching for library users; and sending reminder notices for overdue publications,

and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.


• Diploma in Library or Information Studies from a recognized institution;

• At least six (6) years relevant work experience.

• Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.

17. JOB TITLE: TECHNICIAN II - GRADE 6 : KarU/HR/TECHII/2016

• Job Description

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Work at this level will entail: cleaning of glassware and apparatus for teaching and research;

dusting of all equipment, machines and tools used for teaching and research; ensuring the storage

of chemicals and materials in clean, well labeled shelves and any other duties as may be assigned

by a senior officer.


- A diploma or its equivalent in a relevant field from a recognized institution

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


- Higher National Diploma in relevant field is an added advantage

18. JOB TITLE: COACH – GRADE 6: KarU/HR/C/2016

• Job Description

Work at this level entails Sanitizing the work area, coordinating and supervising sports and

games, life guarding and coaching, assisting in developing and executing physical education

programs and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.


- Diploma or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution

- At least three (3) years work experience in the relevant field



- Higher National diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution is an added

advantage

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance

with the existing Terms and Conditions of Service.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicants must submit two (2) copies of applications giving details of their educational and

professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present, post and salary, applicant’s

telephone number and e-mail address. Enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials

and giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the

applicant’s competence and area of specialization, accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae

and a copy of the most recent pay slip.

In addition, applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned, in

separate sealed envelopes. Interested applicants should send the applications to the address

below, quoting the relevant reference number, so as to be received on or before Friday 21st

October, 2016.

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The Vice Chancellor Karatina University P.O. Box 1957- 10101 KARATINA.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender,

persons with disability and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

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