Medical Officer
GRADE 12: KarU/HR/ MO/2017
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
Work at this level entails provision
of medical services to patients and clients in the institution health centre
and make follow-up of cases of patients referred to the hospital. In addition,
provides staff development and capacity building both formal and informal to
other health personnel working under him/her and any other duties as may be
assigned by a senior officer.
Requirements
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (MB ChB) from a recognized institution.
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Valid registration by Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board.
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At least two (2) years post
internship work experience with proven performance
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Evidence of continuing professional
development
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Knowledge of Information
Communication Technology
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Current practicing Certificate
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This employment is a two year
contract
Librarian Job
GRADE 12: Karu/HR/LSL/2017
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
Roles
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Work at this level entails
identifying and acquiring publishers and manufactures, catalogues selection,
soliciting for inspection copies from publishers,
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maintaining and coordinating book
selection with teaching departments, providing feedback on selection made by
teaching department,
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sourcing and procuring selected
materials and other stores or equipment, cataloguing and classification,
maintaining and distributing accession lists,
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registering and compiling user
profile, charging fines on over dues, responsible for inter – library loan
services,
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providing advancement support in use
of electronic information sources and managing the library’s web pages; online
searching using the Internet,
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information and reference services,
short loan operations and establishing and maintaining national collections and
compiling journal holdings and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior
officer.
Requirements
·
Master’s Degree in the relevant field
from a recognized institution;
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At least four (4) years relevant work
experience.
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Good knowledge of Information
Communication Technology.
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Membership registration to a relevant
professional body.
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Published at least one (1) relevant
refereed
Hostels Officer
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
GRADE 11: KarU/HR/ HOII/2017
Duties
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ensuring high standard of cleanliness
and hygiene in all the hostels are maintained;
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implementing wardens committee
decisions on students accommodation;
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and taking care of the current stores
stock levels and initiate re-ordering action.
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In addition compile relevant reports
for action and make monthly returns of students’ bed occupancy returns for
management use and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.
Requirements
·
Masters Degree in the relevant field
or its approved equivalent from a recognized
institution.
institution.
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At least five (5) years relevant
working experience. Those with Bachelors Degree and eleven (11) years
experience may be considered.
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Knowledge of Information and
Communication Technology.
Assistant Games Tutor
GRADE 10: KarU/HR/ AGTII/2017
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
Work at this level entails coaching
various sports activities, taking charge of all sports equipment and
facilities, officiating various games and sports activities, responsible for
students going for external fixtures, popularizing sports and games activities
among students, conducting specialized training, designing and implementing
income generating units and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior
officer.
Requirements
·
Bachelors Degree in the relevant
field from a recognized institution
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At least eleven (11) years relevant
work experience
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Physical and mental fitness
·
Good knowledge of Information
Communications Technology
·
Masters Degree in the relevant field
from a recognized institution is an added advantage
Senior Technician
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
GRADE 8: KarU/HR/STECIII/2017
Roles
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Work at this level entails:
supervising Technologists, collection and preparation of teaching and
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research materials, preparation of
tools, equipment and machines; obtaining and setting of equipment for practical
and demonstrations;
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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
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basic maintenance of
laboratory/workshop equipment;
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and any other duties as may be
assigned by a senior officer.
Requirements
·
Higher National Diploma in a relevant
field or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
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At least six (6) years relevant
laboratory/Workshop working experience.
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Knowledge in information
communication technology
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First Aid and Occupational Health and
Safety Training
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Bachelors Degree is an added
advantage
Senior Cateress
KarU/HR/ SCATI/2017
Cateress services at this level will
involve efficient and proper organization and management of catering services,
control of stock and inventory and supervision of catering services in the
kitchens and dining halls. The employee will also be responsible for the
supervision and induction of catering staff working under him/her and any other
duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
institution in the relevant field
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Have three (3) years post
qualification relevant work experience
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Certificate in First Aid
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Knowledge of Information
Communication Technology
Clinical Officer
GRADE 9: KarU/ HR/COIII/2017
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.
Requirements
·
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and
Surgery from a recognized institution
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At least two (2)years relevant work
experience
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Valid registration certificate with
the relevant professional body
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Knowledge of Information
Communication Technology
Technician
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
GRADE 6
Karu/HR/TECII/2017
GRADE 6
Karu/HR/TECII/2017
Roles
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Work at this level will entail:
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cleaning of glassware and apparatus
for teaching and research;
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dusting of all equipment, machines
and tools used for teaching and research;
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ensuring the storage of chemicals and
materials in clean, well labeled shelves and any other
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duties as may be assigned by a senior
officer.
Requirements
·
A diploma or its equivalent in a
relevant field from a recognized institution
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At least seven (7) years relevant
work experience in a relevant field
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Knowledge of Information
Communication Technology
·
Higher National Diploma in relevant
field is an added advantage
Procurement Officer
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
GRADE 12: KarU/ HR/PO/2017
Roles
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Work at this level entails
implementation and enforcement of procurement regulations and procedures,
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procurement planning, preparations of
supplies estimates and expenditure, control of supplies vote,
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keeping record of pre-qualified
suppliers,
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verification and disposal of
unserviceable stores,
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examining of the established stores
units to determine the quantities of supplies held and their numerical
relationship to bin cards, stock ledgers, computer print outs of stock levels,
condition of supplies, operating procedures and documents in use and their
conformity with the prescribed regulations.
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In addition maintain stores catalogue
and its contents, advising of any irregularities in supplies procurement and
management, staff development and capacity building, secretariat to Procurement
committees and any other duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.
Requirements
·
Master’s Degree in relevant field or
its equivalent from a recognized institution.
·
At least seven (7) years relevant
work experience
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Knowledge of Information
Communication Technology
·
Membership registration with a
relevant professional body
Senior Accountant
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
GRADE 13: KarU/HR/SACCT/2017
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
·
Masters Degree in finance or
accounting field from a recognized institution
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CPA (K)
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At least seven (7) years relevant
work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a senior managerial
position.
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Membership registration with ICPAK or
any other relevant professional body
Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology
Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology
Assistant Secretary
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
KarU/HR/ASECI/2017
Roles
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Work at this level entails taking
shorthand and transcribing; typing from drafts or recordings
from dictating machines and operating other related machines; telephone communication;
from dictating machines and operating other related machines; telephone communication;
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handling mails and writing simple
routine correspondences;
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appointments, public relations,
taking charge of documents and files, including confidential materials;
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reception duties, supervision and
guidance of staff, handling inventory and petty cash, and
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any other duties as may be assigned
by a senior officer.
Requirements
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Advanced Secretarial Certificate
(Stage III)/Diploma in Secretarial from Kenya National
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Examination Council (KNEC) or its
equivalent from a recognized examining body.
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Typewriting III (50/60 wpm)
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Shorthand III (100 wpm)
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Business English III
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Commerce II
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Office Practice II
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Secretarial Studies II
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Office Management III
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At least three (3) years work
experience
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Good knowledge of Information
Communication Technology.
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) mean grade of at least C-(Minus) or its equivalent.
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Higher National Diploma as an added
advantage.
Security Assistant
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
KarU/HR/SAII/2017
Role
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Work at this level entails General
Security duties;
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Patrol; prevention and detection of
crime; and crime offenders;
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Mastering dogs;
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Preserving the scenes of crime,
initial investigation in area of supervision;
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Investigating crimes; supervision of
attendants/checkers;
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Issue the attendants/checkers with
instructions/ briefs during parade;
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Ensuring that handing and taking over
duties is carried out and signed by both incoming and outgoing
attendants/checkers; and
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Conveying information and any other
duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.
Requirements
·
Diploma in a security related field
from a recognized institution
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Worked in disciplined/uniformed
forces as a corporal for at least five (5) years.
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A clean record of discharge from the
uniformed forces
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Physical and mental fitness
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Current Certificate of good conduct
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Computer literacy
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A clean record of discharge from the
uniformed forces
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Has acquired skills and knowledge in
fire fighting and rescue or fire prevention and protection
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First Aid training.
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Valid driving license is an added
advantage
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Demonstrate outstanding
administrative ability in controlling security attendants
Administrative Assistant
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
GRADE 9: KarU/HR/AdmAII/2017
Roles
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Work at this level entails doing
general administrative duties under the guidance of a more experienced employee
at Schools, Academic and Administrative Division of the University where an
employee will be exposed to broad administrative duties.
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In addition, administration of
students’ records, supervision of staff, assisting the dean/ Director or Dean
of Students in day to day running of students affairs, examination matters,
secretariat to various committees, ascertain fees collection, admission of
students, preparation of senate documents and any other duties as may be assigned
by a senior officer.
Requirements
·
Bachelors Degree or its equivalent
from a recognized institution
·
At least four (4) years relevant work
experience
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Knowledge of Information
Communication Technology
·
Postgraduate or Professional
qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage
Senior Admin Assistant
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
GRADE 11: KarU/HR/ SAdmA/2017
Roles
·
Work at this level entails doing
general administrative duties at Schools, Academic and Administrative Division
of the University where an employee will be exposed to broad administrative
duties, general staff matters and coordination of University functions.
·
In addition, administration of
students records, supervision of staff, assisting the Dean/ Director or Dean of
Students in day to day running of students affairs, examination matters,
secretariat to various committees, ascertain fees collection, admission of students,
preparation of senate documents, participation in various functions of the
university: graduation, shows, exhibitions and any other duties as may be
assigned by a senior officer.
Requirements
·
Master’s Degree in a relevant field
·
Relevant Postgraduate or Professional
qualification in management
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At least Three (3) years relevant
experience with proven performance
·
Knowledge of Information
Communication Technology.
Assistant Internal Auditor
Karatina University wishes to recruit
qualified and interested applicants for the vacant positions listed below:
GRADE 9: KarU/HR/AIAII/2017
Roles
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Work at this level entails checking
the accuracy of revenue received and verifying banking of the same,
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examining petty cash payments to
ascertain proper authorization, payroll vouching and verifying creditors,
preparation of departmental budget,
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verification of purchases against
budgets, physical verification of stocks,
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writing preliminary audit reports,
audit checks,
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examining all books of accounts to
ascertain that transactions have been made in accordance with the regulations
and vouch their accuracy and propriety;
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carrying out the audit of records of
functional departments.
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In addition, undertake a set of audit
assignments under the overall direction of an audit team leader and any other
duties as may be assigned by a senior officer.
Requirements
·
Bachelor degree in finance or
accounting field with CPA part III
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At least three (3) years relevant
work experience.
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Knowledge of Information and
Communication Technology
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Membership of professional body an
added advantage
How to Apply
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, 10Th November, 2017.
The Vice Chancellor
Karatina University
P.O. Box 1957-10101
KARATINA
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contactedKaratina University
P.O. Box 1957-10101
KARATINA
