GRADUATE ASSISTANT – COMMUNITY HEALTH (Job Ref: ZU/10/Adv/64/2022)
The purpose of this
position is to carry out research, teaching, student mentoring and other duties
in liaison with the university’s overall goal.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of
Department- Education, Arts and Social Sciences, the position holder will be
responsible for the following, amongst others:
- To
teach at diploma and certificate level, in areas allocated by the Head of
Department and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department.
- Carry
out research and produce study manuals, or other research outputs, in line
with personal objectives agreed in the Staff appraisals
- Supervise
or assist with supervision of any research studies, attachments and
teaching practice undertaken by the students.
- Participate
in the development, administration and marking of exams and other
assessments
- To
handle students’ grievances that relate to their learning needs.
- To
provide mentorship and career guidance to students.
- Bringing
in new students by marketing the university programmes both internally and
externally
- Retaining
current students by ensuring standard customer service is offered always
- Accompanying
students on field trips and educational visits and preparing risk
assessments
- Any
other duty assigned by the Head of Department
Qualifications Requirements
- A
Bachelor’s of Science degree in (Community Health) qualification from a
recognized/accredited university or in a related field.
- Enrollment
for a Master’s program will be an added advantage.
- At
least (2) years’ post qualification teaching experience
- Membership
of a relevant professional organization.
Qualities & Skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and organization skills
- Commitment
to academic research
- Leadership
skills to lead classes and foreign language clubs
- Communication
skills
- Technical
skills to use the Internet and other software
- Good
customer service skills
- Commitment
to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for
students
How to Apply
Interested candidates
should send their applications to vacancies@zetech.ac.ke quoting the job
reference number on the subject line and; indicating their current and
expected salary on their application letter,
not later than 14th December 2022.
ZETECH UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Kindly note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: The recruitment and shortlisting for this position will be
on a rolling basis. We do not ask for money in any step of the hiring
process and all meetings including interviews will be held in our Campus in
Ruiru: Beware of fraudsters.
