Inoorero University wishes to recruit mature, committed and self
driven individuals for the following positions:
1) Lecturers in ICT, Business and Law
Overall Purpose of the position
To design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at Certificate, Diploma and Degree level for teaching at Inoorero University, in order to enable students to complete their studies successfully, and to determine, develop and carry out relevant independent research projects to extend knowledge in the appropriate subject area.
Key Responsibilities: 1) Lecturers in ICT, Business and Law
Overall Purpose of the position
To design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at Certificate, Diploma and Degree level for teaching at Inoorero University, in order to enable students to complete their studies successfully, and to determine, develop and carry out relevant independent research projects to extend knowledge in the appropriate subject area.
Strategic Integration
- Promote
the vision and mission of the University and implement the University
Strategic Plan.
- Contribute
to the development of research strategies
Teaching and Learning:
- Design,
develop and deliver a range of programmes of study (sometimes for entirely
new courses) at various levels.
- Review
and update, where necessary, course content on regular basis.
- Develop
and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques including
e-learning and to prepare materials that create interest, understanding
and enthusiasm among students
- Ensure
that course design, content and delivery comply with quality standards and
regulations of the department as well as Universities regulations and the
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy
- Supervise
student projects, field trips, attachments and where appropriate,
placements
- Set,
invigilate, mark and assess assignments, continuous assessment tests
(CATs), projects and examination and provide timely feedback to students
and the department
- Offer
advisory interventions to students on their performance, employment market
trends and career development
- Promote
the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship and interaction of students
with industry partners in learning and innovation.
Research:
- Determine
relevant research objectives and prepare research proposals
- Identify
sources of funding and oversee the process of securing funds
- Carry
out independent research towards acquiring higher academic qualifications
- Write
or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using
appropriate media
Educational Qualifications:
- PhD
or Masters Degree in relevant field
Working Experience:
PhD degree holder:
PhD degree holder:
- Publications
in one’s area of specialization and professional qualification relevant to
subject area will be an added advantage.
Masters Degree holder:
- At
least five years teaching experience at University level, and
- At
least three publications in reputable journals or two University level
books
Technical Skills/Competencies:
- Strategic
mindset and ability to put emerging issues in the context of the
University mission, vision and strategy
- Ability
to conceptualize, design, develop structured, and undertake structured
evaluation and review of projects and programme
- Good
report and proposal writing and public speaking/presentation skills
- Effective
initiative facilitation and team leadership skills
- Structured
problem solving
- Ability
to continuously monitor and acquire knowledge/market intelligence on
relevant industry trends and developments
- Good
leadership, coordination, planning and organizational skills
- Proactive,
initiative, with good networking, negotiation and collaborative skills
- IT
proficiency.
2) Procurement Officer
Overall Purpose of the position
Participate in effective management of the procurement process of the university’s requirements through internal need consolidation, supplier identification, procurement process management and quality assurance in line with the University’s mission
Key Responsibilities:
Overall Purpose of the position
Participate in effective management of the procurement process of the university’s requirements through internal need consolidation, supplier identification, procurement process management and quality assurance in line with the University’s mission
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate
in design, reviews and oversee the implementation of procurement policies
and procedures
- Participate
in planning, directing, and managing the central procurement activities of
the institution.
- Liaise
with relevant user departments in procurement process of goods and
services.
- Ensure
that purchased goods meet quality standards and specifications.
- Maintain
accurate purchase and stores records.
- Monitor
inventory level for office supplies for timely replenishment.
- Analyse
quotations and selecting appropriate suppliers.
- Ensure
timely dispatch of orders to appropriate suppliers.
- Participate
in design the bid evaluation process and where necessary the supplier
accreditation system
- Participate
in research and evaluation of commodity areas and makes recommendations
for standardization and additions to Qualified Products List.
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Accountability areas
- Timely
availability of office supplies and services.
- Costs
control.
- Accurate
records.
- Efficient
utilization of supplies.
- Procurement
process is well reported and accounted for.
Technical Skills/Competencies:
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
- Integrity.
- Planning
and organizational skills.
- Proactive,
initiative and good networking skills.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor
degree in relevant field
Professional Qualification
- Diploma
in purchasing and supplies
Working Experience
- 3
years of experience in a similar environment.
3) Administrative Assistant
Overall Purpose of the position
Provide administrative support to the Dean and the Chairman of department
Key Responsibilities:
Overall Purpose of the position
Provide administrative support to the Dean and the Chairman of department
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide
secretarial services to the Dean’s Office and Departments for efficient
running of the offices
- Maintain
the Dean’s and Head of Department’s diaries for effective planning and
control
- Organize
Faculty/Departmental meetings for smooth running
- Process
and maintain students and other records for safety, ease of reference,
retrieval and issue
- Maintain
effective communication between the Faculty/Departments and other
stakeholders for mutual understanding and image positioning
- Perform
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
- Making
travelling arrangements for staff members
- Screen
correspondence for composition, grammatical accuracy, style and factual
correctness in accordance with corporate standards.
Technical Skills/Competencies:
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
- Integrity.
- Planning
and organizational skills.
- Proactive,
initiative and good networking skills.
- IT
Proficiency
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelors
Degree in business administration/office management.
Professional Qualifications:
- Secretarial
Training.
- IT
Proficiency
Working Experience:
- 3
Years experience in secretarial duties in a busy organization.
4) Library Assistant
Overall Purpose of the position
Processing accessioning, organising and disseminating relevant and timely information to users
Key Responsibilities:
Overall Purpose of the position
Processing accessioning, organising and disseminating relevant and timely information to users
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake
accessioning for effective control and accountability
- Fix
book accessories for identification and ease of issue
- Provide
reference services to address user needs
- Conduct
orientation of users in the library for optimum utilization of library
services
- Issue
and discharge library materials to satisfy user needs and for control
- File
information materials for ease of reference and retrieval
- Shelve
library materials for ease of access
- Monitor
security in the library and take appropriate action to ensure security of
materials
- Register
and verify users to ensure that only authorised users access library
materials
- Undertake
minor library materials repairs to ensure readability
- Perform
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Technical Skills/Competencies:
- Communication
skills
- Interpersonal
relations
- Organisational
skills
- Self
driven
Educational Qualifications:
- ‘O’
or “A” level
Professional/Additional Qualification:
- Diploma
in Library and Information science
- Relevant
Computer skills
Working Experience:
- 1
Year experience in a similar environment
You may apply by emailing your CV and application letter, including current and expected remuneration to recruitment@iu.ac.ke by 25 November 2011.
Please note that no paper applications will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IU is an equal opportunity employer.
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