I. Office of the Principal
A. Director Human Resource Management
Grade XV
(Ref/No. AD/0001/10)
The Director, Human Resource Management, will be responsible to the Principal and management for the functions of human resource management, planning and administration of the College.
Applicants should be Kenya citizens with a relevant degree together with post graduate qualifications from a recognized university. They should in addition posses the relevant professional qualifications.
They should be team-builders with demonstrable leadership skills and have at least ten years administrative experience, five of them at senior level in a large educational institution or Government Department. They must have competency in all major areas of human resource management and be computer literate.
B. Director Computing and Information Services
Grade XVA. Director Human Resource Management
Grade XV
(Ref/No. AD/0001/10)
The Director, Human Resource Management, will be responsible to the Principal and management for the functions of human resource management, planning and administration of the College.
Applicants should be Kenya citizens with a relevant degree together with post graduate qualifications from a recognized university. They should in addition posses the relevant professional qualifications.
They should be team-builders with demonstrable leadership skills and have at least ten years administrative experience, five of them at senior level in a large educational institution or Government Department. They must have competency in all major areas of human resource management and be computer literate.
B. Director Computing and Information Services
(Ref/No. AD/0002/10)
The Director, Computing and Information Services (POLYICT), will be responsible to the Principal and management for the functions of management, planning and administration of the Computing and Information Technology Services of the College.
Applicants should be Kenya citizens with a relevant degree together with post graduate qualifications from a recognized university. They should in addition posses the relevant professional qualifications.
They should be team-builders with demonstrable leadership skills and have at least ten years administrative experience, five of them at senior level in a large educational institution or Government Department. They must have competency in all major areas of computing, information and communication technology.
C. Senior Assistant Registrar, Administration Services
Grade XIII
(Ref/No. AD/0003/10)
The Assistant Registrar, Administration Services, will be responsible to the Registrar, Administration Services and undertake activities related to the functions of general administration, planning as well as secretariat functions of the College.
Applicants should be Kenya citizens with a relevant degree together with post graduate qualifications from a recognized university.
Possession of relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage. They should be team-builders with demonstrable leadership skills and have at least seven years administrative experience, five of them at middle management level in a large educational institution or Government Department. They must have competency in all major areas of public administration and resource Management and be computer literate. They must also demonstrate proficiency in report writing.
D. Senior Security Officer
Grade VIII/IX/X
(Ref/No. AD/0004/10)
The Senior Security Officer will be responsible to the Chief Security Officer and undertake activities related to the security functions of the College. Applicants should be Kenya citizens with relevant professional qualifications from a recognized institution. They should have prior training in the military or the Kenya Police or equivalent.
They should have analytical skills with demonstrable leadership skills and have at least seven years relevant experience in a large educational institution or Government Department. They must have competency in all areas of security and be computer literate.
E. Senior Medical Officer, College Health Services
Grade XIII
(Ref/No. AD/0005/10)
The Senior Medical Officer, College Health Services, will be responsible to the Principal and Management for the planning and general administration of functions of the College health services.
Applicants should be Kenya citizens with a degree in clinical medicine from a recognized university and also posses postgraduate qualification in their area of specialization. They should be registered and posses valid license to practice. They should have demonstrable leadership and management skills and have at least five years relevant experience.
They must have competency in all major areas of medical practice and have a fair understanding of relevant government regulations. They must also demonstrate proficiency in report writing and be computer literate.
F. Director, Property and Facilities
Grade XV
(Ref/No. AD/0006/10)
The Director, Property and Facilities, will be responsible to the Principal and management for the planning and administration of functions relating to Construction and Maintenance, Fleet and Transport, Property and Utilities and Environment and Caretaker Services of the College.
Applicants should be Kenya citizens with a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Surveying, Building Economy or Land Economy from a recognized university. They should in addition posses the relevant post graduate and professional qualifications.
They should be teambuilders with demonstrable leadership skills and have at least ten years administrative experience, five of them at senior level in a large educational institution or Government Department. They must be registered with their respective registration boards and be computer literate.
II. School of Engineering Science and Technology
A. Department of Geospatial Science and Engineering
Associate Professor
(Ref/No. AC/0016/10)
Applicants should have a PhD in any area of Geospatial Science and Engineering. They should have the necessary teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They should also have research experience as evidenced by scholarly publications. The successful applicants will be required to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in addition to carrying out relevant research in their areas of specialization as well as participate in other Departmental, School, and College assignments.
B. Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Associate Professor
(Ref/No. AC/0017/10)
Applicants should have a PhD in any area of Mechanical Engineering.
They should have the necessary teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They should also have research experience as evidenced by scholarly publications. The successful applicants will be required to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in addition to carrying out relevant research in their areas of specialization as well as participate in other Departmental, School, and College assignments.
Technologist
Grade XI
(Ref/No. AD/006/10)
Applicants should have a recognized university degree in any area of Mechanical Engineering. They should have the necessary experience in managing engineering laboratories and workshops for teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They should also have experience in research activities. Applicants who posses Higher Diploma with extensive experience in higher educational or research institution will also be considered.
C. Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Associate Professor
(Ref/No. AC/0018/10)
Applicants should have a PhD in any area of Chemical and Process Engineering. They should have the necessary teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They should also have research experience as evidenced by scholarly publications. The successful applicants will be required to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in addition to carrying out relevant research in their areas of specialization as well as participate in other Departmental, School, and College assignments.
III. School of Computing and Information Technologies
A. Department of Computer Science and Technology
Associate Professor
(Ref/No. AC/0019/10)
Applicants should have a PhD from a recognized university with specialization in any areas Computer Science and Technology.
They should have the necessary teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They should also have research experience as evidenced by scholarly publications. The successful applicants will be required to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in addition to carrying out relevant research in their areas of specialization as well as participate in other Departmental, School, and College assignments.
Lecturer
(Ref/No. AC/0020/10)
Applicants should have a PhD from a recognized university with specialization in any areas Computer Science and Technology. They should have the necessary teaching and research experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels as evidenced by scholarly publications.
Holders of Masters Degree with extensive and relevant teaching experience at university level, together with scholarly publications will also be considered. The successful candidates will be required to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as initiate and conduct research in their areas of specialization.
IV. School of Liberal and Technology Studies
A. Department of Languages and Communication Studies
Lecturer
(Ref/No. AC/0021/10)
Applicants should have a PhD from a recognized university with specialization in any areas Languages and Communication.
They should have the necessary teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They should also have research experience as evidenced by scholarly publications.
Holders of Masters Degree with extensive and relevant teaching experience at university level, together with scholarly publications will also be considered. The successful candidates will be required to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as initiate and conduct research in their areas of specialization.
V. School of the Arts and Media Technology
A. Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
Lecturer
(Ref/No. AC/0022/10)
Applicants should have a PhD from a recognized university with specialization in any areas Journalism and Mass Communication.
They should have the necessary teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They should also have research experience as evidenced by scholarly publications.
Holders of Masters Degree with extensive and relevant teaching experience at university level, together with scholarly publications will also be considered. The successful candidates will be required to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as initiate and conduct research in their areas of specialization.
Note:
Applicants should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by a similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.V.s giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications and the journals in which the publications appear.
They should in addition, give names, current designations and addresses of three (3) referees. They must request their referees to forward their reports directly to the University College Principal through the address below.
Applicants should forward their documents indicating their current designation, salaries and other benefits and the current letters of appointment, through their respective Heads of
Departments. the reference numbers of posts applied for should be clearly quoted on the envelopes and in the applicant’s cover letters.
ALL Applications should be addressed to:
The Principal,
The Kenya Polytechnic University College
P.O. Box 52428-00200, City Square, Nairobi.
E-Mail: polymis @ swiftkenya.com,
principal @ kenpoly.ac.ke
Website: www.kenyapolytechnic.ac.ke
Deadline 7th May, 2010
