South Eastern University College (SEUCO) - A Constituent College of the University of Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

The South Eastern University College (SEUCO) is located in Kitui in a serene environment, 17km off Kwa Vonza market on the Machakos - Kitui road.

Due to rapid expansion, applications are invited for the following positions:-



Vacancies in Administration Division

Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs)
SEUCO/AC/01/03/10
(Re-Advertised)

Applicants for this post must be holders of a Masters degree in either Public Administration, Human Resource Management/Social Sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.

They must have at least eight (8) years working experience at senior level in a large organization preferably in a University, three of which must be at the level of Senior Assistant Registrar.

Must be computer literate and be members of a recognized professional administration or management bodies. Those with experience in handling students’ admissions and examinations will have an added advantage.

Deputy Finance Officer
Grade
 14
SEUCO/AD/01/01/03/10

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent and an earned MBA (Finance and Accounting option) degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognized university.

In addition, they must have CPA (K) or its equivalent and be members of a recognized professional body. They must have at least eight (8) years relevant experience at senior level in a large organization or a University. They are expected to have information technology skills and be proficient in computerized accounting.

This is a senior position and to succeed, one must have the ability to supervise and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should have high integrity and ability to work with multidisciplinary team of professionals.

Assistant Registrar 
Grade
 12
SEUCO/AD/02/03/010

Applicants should be holders of a Masters degree from a recognized university with six (6) years experience in either university administration or in the public/private sector.

This position requires candidates with experience/training in performance contracting, measurement and monitoring and strategic planning. Those with experience in students’ Examinations/ Admissions will have an added advantage.

Procurement Officer 
Grade
 12
SEUCO/AD/03/03/10

Applicants should have a Masters degree in either Commerce, Economics, Procurement and Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent postgraduate qualifications.

Those without a degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management should have a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized body in Purchasing and Supplies.

They should be members of a professional body and should have served in the position of Assistant Procurement Officer for a period of three (3) years.

They should have consistently demonstrated outstanding management and administration skills in Procurement and Supplies Management.

Senior Administrative Assistant 
Grade
 E/F
SEUCO/AD/04/03/010

Applicants should be holders of a Masters degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations or Social Sciences from a recognized university with two (2) years work experience or a bachelor’s degree in mass communication/media or its equivalent with a postgraduate diploma in journalism or its equivalent with three (3) years work experience.

This position requires candidates with experience/training in public relations, mass communication and speech writing skills.

Secretary 
Grade
 E/F
SEUCO/AD/05/03/010

Applicants should be holders of a Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Have KCSE mean Grade C (Plain) or KCE Div.II or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of C/Credit in English language.

In addition, they must have sat and passed the following subjects examined by the Kenya National Examination Council or an equivalent examining body: Business English III, Commerce II, Office Practice II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management III, Shorthand III (minimum 120wpm) or Audio –Typing III and Typewriting 50wpm.

They should be in possession of certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets,
  Database Management packages and knowledge in Anti-virus tools.

Applicants must have seven (7) years experience, three of which must be as Secretary Grade D or a comparable position of responsibility. Degree holders with one (i) year experience will also be considered.

Administrative Assistant 
Grade
 C/D
SEUCO/AD/06/03/10

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent with two (2) years work experience. This position requires candidates with experience/training in university administration or public administration.

Secretary 
Grade
 C/D
SEUCO/AD/07/03/10

Applicants should be holders of KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) or KCE Div.III or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of C/credit pass in English Language.

In addition, they must have sat and passed the following subjects examined by the Kenya National Examination Council or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body; Business English II, Commerce II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Practice II, Office Management III, Shorthand III (Minimum 100wpm) or Audio –Typing III, Typewriting 50 wpm. They should have knowledge in Word Processing.

ICT Technician 
Grade
 C/D
SEUCO/AD/08/03/10

Applicants must be holders of at least KCSE Mean grade C (Plain) and a Degree or a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information
 Technology or an equivalent qualification plus a minimum of one (i) year experience.

In addition, they should have technical skills in computer networks and communications and service management; have effective communication skills and good systems analytical and diagnostic skills. They should also have good interpersonal skills.

Senior Assistant Clerk of Works 
Grade
 C/D
SEUCO/AD/09/03/10

Applicants should have a Degree in Civil and Building Engineering or Construction Engineering with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in a large organization.

Applicants with a Higher Diploma and five years (5) in the above areas will also be considered.

The successful applicant will be expected to work under the directions of the Clerk of Works.

Assistant Clerk of Works 
Grade
 A/B
SEUCO/AD/10/03/10

Applicants should have a Diploma in Civil and Building Engineering or Construction Engineering with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in a large organization.

The successful applicant will be expected to work under the directions of the Clerk of Works.

ICT Technician 
Grade
 A/B
SEUCO/AD/11/03/10

Applicants must be holders of at least KCSE Mean grade C (Plain) and a Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent qualification plus a minimum of one (i) year experience.

In addition, they should have technical skills in computer networks and communications and service management; have effective communication skills and good systems analytical and diagnostic skills. They should also have good interpersonal skills.

Procurement Assistant 
Grade
 A/B
SEUCO/AD/12/03/10

Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE Mean grade C (Plain) and a diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

They should in addition have at least three (3) years working experience. The successful applicant will be expected to work under the direction of the procurement officer

Successful applicants will be paid competitive salaries, a generous house allowance plus other benefits. Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of their application letter accompanied by a detailed C.V and similar number of copies of certificates indicating their current salary, allowances and other benefits plus names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence.

Applicants are advised to request their referees to write immediately and directly to the undersigned.

Applications and letters from referees should reach the undersigned not later than Monday 12th April, 2010.

The Principal
South Eastern University College
P.O. Box 170-90200, Kitui
Website:
 www.seuco.ac.ke