Chuka University, the second Public University to be
chartered, located in a serene breathtaking scenery 186 Kms from Nairobi,
invites suitably qualified, highly competent and self-driven candidates to fill
the following position:
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER GRADE 13 1 POST
REF: CU/AD/2/1/2020
The Human Resources Manager will work under the Registrar
((Administration and Planning).
The successful candidate will provide strategic planning and
guidance in the development, coordination and implementation of Human Resources
in the University. She/he will identify and assess university human resource
needs including recruitment, training, employee welfare and retirement
benefits. She/he will provide timely and accurate information to the University
for planning and managerial decision-making.
She/he will deal in HR matters such as appointments,
promotions, retirement, disciplinary action, sanction of leave, incentive
pertaining to both teaching and non-teaching staff, Coordinate the design,
implementation and maintenance of appropriate human resources policies,
procedures and systems that attract and retain qualified and experienced Human
resource.
Qualifications
- Must
have a Master’s degree in Human resources management, business
administration, or a related field
- Must
have at least 5 years’ experience in a Human Resource office
- Should
demonstrate skills in interpersonal communication, decision-making,
organization, leadership, and speaking
- Should
possess the ability to use human resource management
Responsibilities
The managerial and operative functions of the Human
Resources Manager will include:
- Provision
of leadership for Human Resources Strategic Planning by
collecting, analyzing and identifying current and future Human Resources
needs within the
- Implement
all Human Resources policies, programmes, and practices to keep management
informed of new developments.
- Develop
and monitor an annual budget that includes Human Resources services,
employee recognition, sports teams and community events support, company
philanthropic giving, and benefits
- Oversee
compliance with regulatory concerns regarding
- Organize
and allocate tasks to staff as per their skills and activities aimed at
achieving the overall goals of the
- Direct
and activate employees so that they contribute maximum towards
organizational goals. Identify the potentialities of employee through
motivation and
- Plan,
organize and direct employee performance by checking, verifying and
monitoring achievement according to performance targets and goals and
control deviations from the set plan and
- Assist
in recruitment and selection the right candidates for the
- Issue
job descriptions, required qualifications, skills, work experience
required for specific job positions, duties and responsibilities and
conduct job
- Manage performance and
improve systems by check and analyzing employee job performance by
appraising them
- Assess
and determine employee training needs skills and knowledge to enable them
perform their job effectively.
- Ensure
that the payroll is checked and that different job types are compensated
accordingly. Motivate and provide incentives, bonus, benefits related to a
job
- Ensure
employees get services, benefits and provide facilities to enhance
employee well- being.
- Retain
employees by minimizing turnover and sustaining best performing employees
within the
- Maintain
cordial Labour Relations with regards to the unionized workforce
- Engage
in industrial relations for best Management /Union understanding on wages,
promotions, work conditions, welfare activities, leadership, employee
satisfaction and other key
- Document
and maintain employee records and information including employment
history, work hours, earning history
- Health
and safety of the
- Participates
in executive, management, and company staff meetings and attends other
meetings and
- Develop
and administer programmes, procedures, and guidelines to help align
the workforce with the University strategic
- Prepare
periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track
strategic goal
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 13 1 POST REF: CU/AD/3/1/2020
Qualifications
- Must
have a Master’s degree in Medicine from a recognized institution
- Must
have a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery/ Bachelor’s degree in
dentistry from a recognized
- Must
be registered in Kenya as a medical practitioner
- Must
have 3 years’ experience in medical practice with exemplary work
Responsibilities
- Treat
patients in the area of specialization.
- Admit
and manage patients within the dispensary and outside the
- Manage
the University Health
- Ensure
proper operation of University Health
- Organizing,
planning and controlling resources
- Any
other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
COMMUNITY NURSE GRADE 10 2 POSTS REF: CU/AD/4/1/2020
Qualifications
The applicant must have the following:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Nursing / Higher Diploma in Nursing from a recognized
- Be
registered as Kenya registered
- Exemplary
work
- 3
years’ experience as a Nursing Officer I or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Plan,
supervise and co-ordinate nursing
- Ensure
availability of medical supplies
- Counsel
clients, patients and staff under him/her.
- Any
other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT GRADE 10 2 POSTS REF: CU/AD/5/1/2020
Qualifications
- Must
have Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or its equivalent
and CPA part I
- Must
have a certificate in Computer Assisted Accounting Packages
- Should
show exemplary work performance
- Should
have experience of 2 years as senior account assistant 1
Responsibilities
- Supervise
staff under them
- Prepare
financial reports
- Maintain
accountable documents (Register)
- Maintain
and update assets register
- Supervise
the preparation of cash books and bank reconciliation statements
- Ensure
the remittance of all statutory deductions as per the law
- Any
other duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor
CUSTODIAN GRADE IV 10 POSTS REF: CU/AD/6/1/2020
Qualifications
- KCSE
Certificate with a minimum grade of C- (minus)
- Certificate
in relevant field
- On
the job training
- Exemplary
work performance
- 3
years’ experience as Custodian II
Responsibilities
- Assist
in maintenance of security in the students’ hostels
- Ensure
cleanliness in the hostels
- Coordinate
and supervise activities of students and their visitors in hostels
- Verify
room occupancy
- Conduct
checks of facilities and properties
- Ensure
no authorized individuals have access to hostels
- Report
on repair works in their respective hostels
- Issue
and manage stores in their respective hostels
- Any
other duties assigned by immediate supervisor
ESTATES MANAGER GRADE 13 1 POST REF: CU/AD/7/1/2020
Qualifications
For appointment to this post a candidate must have:
- Master’s
degree in the relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized
- 3
years’ experience as Estates Manager Grade
Responsibilities
- In
charge of estates department.
- Responsible
for maintenance of university plants, properties and equipment.
- Submission
of plant, property and equipment reports to the University.
- Advise
management on the physical development of the university.
- Formulate
and submit policy proposal on physical infrastructure and development of
the university.
- Responsible
for preparation and control of budget
- In-charge
of staff matters within the department
- Responsible
for formulation of strategic plan of the department
- Responsible
for the organization, management and performance of all functions of the
department.
- Any
other duties that may assign by immediate supervisor
LIFTS TECHNICIAN GRADE 10 2 POSTS REF: CU/AD/8/1/2020
Qualifications
For appointment to this post a candidate:
- Bachelor’s
degree/HND in Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Exemplary
work
- 2
years’ experience as Elevator Installer and Repairer or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Detect
and disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as
locks, gears, cables, and electric
- Inspect
wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and
alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment
will operate
- Maintain
installed electrical wires, controls and attached conduits along shaft
walls on every floor, plastic-covered wires through the conduit cars and
hoistways to ensure that equipment operates
- Using
test equipment, locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, signal
and control systems,
- Maintain
a log book that detail records of all repairs and checks performed
- Prepare
a scheduled maintenance plan
- Operate
elevators to determine power demands, and test power consumption to detect
overload
- Read
and interpret blueprints to understand and determine the layout of system
components, frameworks, and foundations in case of a
- Test
all newly installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications, such
as stopping at floors for the set amounts of
- Participate
in additional training to keep skills up-to-date.
- Adjust
safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as
valves, ratchets, seals, and brake
- Assemble,
install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and
dumbwaiters, using hand and power tools, and testing devices such as test
lamps, ammeters, and
- Check
that guide shoes and rollers are attached to minimize the lateral motion
of cars as they travel through
- Check
that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service
reports verifying standards are conformed
Further Details
Interested applicants are advised to visit Chuka University
website at www.chuka.ac.ke
for the conditions for eligibility, requirements and other details
for all the positions.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit ten (10) copies of application letters
giving details of their age, Education and professional qualifications,
detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s day telephone
and email address, and enclosing duly certified copies of certificates and
testimonials and giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are
knowledgeable about the applicants’ competence accompanied by a detailed
Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants should request their referees to write and send their
confidential recommendation letters on their behalf directly to the
undersigned. The name and the reference number of the position for which
application is made should be clearly indicated on the envelope.
Applications should reach the
undersigned not later than Friday 31st January, 2020 at 5 p.m.
Vice Chancellor
Chuka University
P.O Box 109-60400
Chuka
Chuka University is an equal opportunity employer. People with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.