KCA University is a dynamic private
business university committed to quality service and ethical practices.
KCA University seeks to recruit a highly motivated and innovative candidate to fill the following position:
KCA University seeks to recruit a highly motivated and innovative candidate to fill the following position:
Principal Western Campus – Kisumu
Job Objective: To manage the Campus in line with overall University Strategic
Plan
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Develop and implement strategies for
the Campus;
·
Develop a business plan for the
Campus focusing on recruitment and retention of students;
·
Inculcate a culture of research at
the campus
·
Prepare and manage annual budget for
the campus.
·
Oversee the day to day academic and
administrative functions of the Campus;
·
Prepare progress report on academic
and business performance of the campus.
·
In consultation with HR at Main
Campus, overseeing the recruitment fulltime and part time staff at the
campus;
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In consultation with Procurement
Manager at the Main Campus, overseeing the acquisition of goods and
services at the campus;
·
Oversee management of facilities of
the Campus;
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Develop a risk management
framework of the Campus;
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Promote welfare activities for both
students and staff;
·
In consultation with Main Campus,
enter into various negotiations and agreements on behalf of the institution
relating to financial, contractual and community affairs;
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Represent the campus in academic/non
-academic meetings;
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In liaison with main campus, carry
out fund raising activities for the Campus; and
·
Mentor, train and develop staff
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should possess the
following qualifications and experience
·
PhD
·
7 to 8 years relevant experience with
at least 5 years’ experience at a Senior Supervisory level
·
Professional qualification in
Accounting is an added advantage
Other Skills And Competences
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Financial Management skills
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Report writing skills;
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Supervisory skills;
·
Communication and interpersonal
skills;
·
Attention to detail.
Enrollment
Coordinator – Marketing
Job
Objective: Responsible for the recruitment and
admission of new students
Duties and
Responsibilities:
·
Respond to incoming telephone calls,
emails and prospective students’ requests for information in a positive,
realistic and friendly manner
·
Initiate and maintain relationships
with stakeholders such as high schools, colleges and recruitment agencies
·
Communicate effectively to
prospective students information on application procedures and student life on
campus
·
Receive and review incoming
applications and facilitate student through the admission process
·
Ensuring that the admissions office
is welcoming and presentable to all visitors
·
Input data into ERP accurately and
timely revision of information where necessary
·
Maintain a tidy filing system and
ensure supply of office stationery
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Support other university units by
effective and timely communication of procedure and changes where necessary
·
Maintain and share departmental
reports with line manager in a timely manner
·
Develop innovative communication and
recruitment strategies in coordination with Enrollment Management team to
increase student enrollment
·
Conduct research and surveys to
determine current effectiveness and future needs
·
Organize and participate in external
and internal recruitment activities
·
Maintain a database of student
information, logs and students feedback to generate student report
Qualifications
and Experience
The candidate should possess the
following qualifications and experience
·
Bachelor degree in marketing,
communication, public relations, or any other relevant course
·
One year relevant work experience is
preferable
Other Skills
and Competences
·
Marketing and sales techniques
·
Proficiency in MS office Suite and
database management
Enrollment
Coordinator – Communications and Media Relations
Job Objective: Responsible for the development, design, and placement of
media content, media relations, and procurement of marketing collateral
Duties and
Responsibilities:
·
Engage university stakeholders to
develop messages and produce content for website, social media, and traditional
media
·
Build relationship with media to
ensure strategic placement of adverts on media (print and broadcast)
·
Facilitate procurement of media
including LPO and payment processing
·
Work with other members of the
university to coordinate photo and video shoots on university campus
·
Work with content providers to ensure
they supply highly-quality, original content that reflect popular search terms
·
Should ensure designs are easy for
search engines to navigate and index
·
Collect web statistics for evaluation
and reporting purposes
·
Communicate effectively, information
on application procedures and student life campus to prospective student
·
Receive and review incoming
applications and facilitate student through the admission process
·
Maintain and share departmental
reports with line manager in a timely manner
·
Develop innovative communications and
recruitment strategies in coordination with Enrollment Management team to
increase student enrollment
·
Conduct research and surveys to
determine current effectiveness and future needs
·
Organize and participate in external
and internal recruitment activities
Qualifications
and Experience
The candidate should possess the
following qualifications and experience
·
Bachelor degree in marketing,
communication, journalism, public relations, or any other relevant course
·
One year relevant work experience is
preferable
·
Excellent writing skills and an
ability to deliver clear and concise, engaging copy for a range of audience
·
Passion and enthusiasm for design
with a creative flair
·
Familiar with search engine
optimization techniques
·
Proficiency in Web design software
such as Adobe Photoshop or Dreamweaver (added advantage)
·
Time management skills and the
ability to cope with several projects at a time
·
Experience with video production and
photocopy (added advantage)
Other Skills
and Competences
·
Excellent writing skills and an
ability to deliver clear and concise, engaging copy for a range of audience
·
Passion and enthusiasm for design
with a creative flair
·
Familiar with search engine
optimization techniques
·
Proficiency in Web design software
such as Adobe Photoshop or Dreamweaver (added advantage)
·
Time management skills and the
ability to cope with several projects at a time
·
Experience with video production and
photocopy (added advantage)
Enrollment Coordinator – Content
Development
Job Objective: Responsible for the design and production of marketing
collateral and media content
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Engage university stakeholders to
develop messages and produce content for website, social media, and traditional
media
·
Design Art-work for web mobile and
print
·
Work with other members of the
university to coordinate photo and video shoots on university campus
·
Work with content providers to ensure
they supply highly-quality, original content that reflects popular search terms
·
Communicate effectively, information
on application procedures and student life campus to prospective student
·
Receive and review incoming
applications and facilitate student through the admission process
·
Maintain and share departmental
reports with line manager in a timely manner
·
Develop innovative communications and
recruitment strategies in coordination with Enrollment Management team to
increase student enrollment
·
Conduct research and surveys to
determine current effectiveness and future needs
·
Organize and participate in external
and internal recruitment activities
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should possess the
following qualifications and experience
·
Bachelor degree in Communication,
Graphic Design, or any other relevant course
·
One year relevant work experience is
preferable
·
Proficiency in Web design software
such as Adobe Photoshop or Dreamweaver (added advantage)
·
Excellent Writing skills and ability
to deliver clear and concise, engaging copy for a range of audience
·
Passion and enthusiasm for design,
with a creative flair
·
Familiar with search engine
optimization techniques
·
Code designs and create web content
using HTML and CSS techniques; familiarity with database technologies,
including PHP and MySQL (added advantage)
·
Time management skills and the
ability to cope with several projects at a time
·
Experience with video production and
photocopy (added advantage)
Other Skills and Competences
·
Proficiency in Web design software
such as Adobe Photoshop or Dreamweaver (added advantage)
·
Excellent Writing skills and ability
to deliver clear and concise, engaging copy for a range of audience
·
Passion and enthusiasm for design,
with a creative flair
·
Familiar with search engine
optimization techniques
·
Code designs and create web content
using HTML and CSS techniques; familiarity with database technologies,
including PHP and MySQL (added advantage)
·
Time management skills and the
ability to cope with several projects at a time
·
Experience with video production and
photocopy (added advantage)
Laboratory
Technologist
Job Objective: The University Laboratory Technologist will be responsible
for the provision and management of laboratory services at the medical clinic.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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To collect blood and other samples
from patients, conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and
urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or
diseases, records and keep records.
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Analyze the results of tests and
experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical
and electrical devices.
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To prepare solutions, reagents and
stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
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He/ she will be expected to operate
basic laboratory equipment such as microscope, analytical balance and PH meter.
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The officer will maintain and make
minor adjustments to equipment e.g. calibration and alignment.
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Maintenance of local laboratory stock
control records.
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Prioritize samples according to
urgency.
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He/she shall comply with all relevant
safety and infection control policies and procedures.
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Set up, adjust, maintain and clean
medical laboratory equipment.
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Analyze the results of tests and
experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical
and electrical devices.
·
Assist in the reception area to login
students, manage their files and work hand in hand with the nurse in the
controlling of students flow.
Qualifications
and Experience
The candidate should possess the
following qualifications and experience
·
Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Sciences from a recognized institution
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Excellent knowledge of laboratory
operations and procedures.
·
MUST be able to carry out Laboratory
Tests
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Registration with the Kenya Medical
Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
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Minimum 0ne year experience.
Other Skills
and Competences
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Excellent computer skills and ability
to work with minimum supervision
Campus Life
Coordinator
Job
Summary: This position is responsible for the
overall welfare of international students by providing support services from
point of admission into KCA University to graduation
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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To implement International Students
Service Strategy (ISSS) and policies as prescribed by the University;
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To support international students to
formalize their stay in the country in compliance with the laws of the Republic
of Kenya and international laws;
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To facilitate the timely acquisition
of International Student’s clearance from the relevant Government Ministries
and/or Departments;
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To act as the Liaison Officer between
the University and Department of Immigration on international students’
matters;
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To plan, organize and coordinate
exchange programmes with other universities across the globe.
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To plan, organize and coordinate
international trips for students.
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To establish an effective tracking and
reporting system for service provision of international students in areas such
as hostels, hospitals, counseling, inventory and correspondence.
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To liaise with the
Coordinator-Student Relations in securing appropriate hostel facilities for
International Students
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To liaise with the University
Counselor in the provision group counseling & training for international
students on regular basis
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To liaise with the Associate Dean,
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs in the advancement of marketing
activities targeting international markets
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To establish International Students
Club and oversee its operations as the patron.
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Maintain inventory of documents
related to International students
Academic
Qualification
·
Bachelor’s Degree in International
Relations, Business Management, Education, Marketing or related field
Professional
Qualification
·
Public Relations, Marketing or
related areas
·
Membership to any professional body
on international relations
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Two years of experience in
international student advisory
Other Skills
·
Excellent oral and written
communication skills
·
Good interpersonal skills
·
Accuracy and attention to detail
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Ability to work long hours, often
under pressure and on weekends
·
Knowledge of foreign language(s) will
be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the
above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and
desired salary, a detailed CV, and three references via email to hr@kca.ac.ke
so as to be received not later than 24th July, 2018.
Applications should be referenced;
“Coordinator – International Students”
Only shortlisted candidates will be
acknowledged.
The Director Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi.
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi.