Jobs and Vacancies in Jomo Kenyatta University (JKUAT)

Lecturer, Pharmaceutics

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
In line with her vision and strategic direction, the University seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions in the School of Pharmacy and the School of Nursing. School of Pharmacy
Ref: JKU/ACA/ L/Ps/2018


Qualifications

Applicants must have:
·         An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Pharmaceutics or Industrial Pharmacy from an accredited and recognized university;
·         Be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or in industry.
OR
·         Bachelor of Pharmacy, Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics or Industrial Pharmacy from an accredited and recognized university with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or in industry; and iii.
·         A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers; and be iv.
·         Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK).


Lecturer, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
In line with her vision and strategic direction, the University seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions in the School of Pharmacy and the School of Nursing. School of Pharmacy
Ref: JKU/ACA/ L/P/2018

Qualifications

Applicants must have:
·         An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Pharmaceutical Chemistry(Analysis) or Medicinal Chemistry from an accredited and recognized university;
·         be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) with at Least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or in industry.
OR
·         Bachelor of Pharmacy, Masters of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry(Analysis)
·         or Medicinal Chemistry from an accredited and recognized university with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or in industry;
·         A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers; and be
·         Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK).


Lecturer, Clinical Pharmacy
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
In line with her vision and strategic direction, the University seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions in the School of Pharmacy and the School of Nursing. School of Pharmacy
Ref: JKU/ACA/ L/CP/2018

Qualifications

Applicants must have:
·         An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Clinical Pharmacy from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or in industry. OR
·         Bachelor of Pharmacy,
·         Masters of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy from an accredited and recognized university with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or in research or in industry; and iii.
·         A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
·         Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK).



Research Tutorial Fellow
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
In line with her vision and strategic direction, the University seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions in the School of Pharmacy and the School of Nursing. School of Nursing Department of Nursing Education, Leadership, Management &
Ref: JKU/ACA/NELMR/TF/2018

Qualifications

·         Applicants must be holders of a Master’s degree in Nursing, Leadership and Management from an accredited and recognized University.
·         Be registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification.
·         Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya and with a valid practice license.

Chief Legal Officer
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) seeks to recruit a suitable individual to fill the position of the Chief Legal Officer
The Chief Legal Officer shall report directly to the Vice Chancellor.
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
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Responsibilities

·         to provide expert legal services in a wide variety of litigious matters and disputes, advise and provide general legal counsel and assist in general university legal matters.
·         In particular, the Chief Legal Officer will oversee the representation of JKUAT in litigation, administrative proceedings and alternative disputes resolution proceedings,
·         provide legal, tactical and strategic advise to JKUAT’s administration and its many departments, laboratories and centers;
·         assume a leadership role in developing appropriate legal, risk management and compliance policies, practices and education.

Requirements:

·         A degree in Law from a University recognized in Kenya
·         A Post Graduate qualification in Law from Kenya School of Law; An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
·         Have at least Fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience;
·         Served for a minimum period of three(3) years in the grade of Principal Legal Officer, Grade 14;
·         Ability to handle multiple assignments and maintain organized work habits;
·         Self-motivated, confident and possessing good communication skills;
·         Exemplary inter personal skills with good persuasion and negotiation skills;
·         A strong team player, creative and innovative;
·         General administrative experience will be an added advantage.
·         A Post Graduate degree in Law will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit three (3) copies of their applications, updated curriculum vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials plus names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact.
The applicants shall request their referees to forward reports of their suitability to the undersigned, directly.
Applicants must also submit the following:
·         Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
·         Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
·         Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
·         Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
·         Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Applicants should:
Submit three (3) copies of the letters of application, certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be from the present employment.
Indicate clearly the position on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi. So as to reach him/her not later than 7th March, 2018 at 5:00p.m.
NB: Candidates who had applied earlier need not re-apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. JKUAT is an equal opportunity employer