Moi University, Eldoret Jobs and Career Opportunities in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts.

Two (2) copies of applications should be submitted in writing together with an updated curriculum vitae giving details of applicant’s age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates and testimonials.

The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated.

Applications are to be addressed to:




(For Teaching Staff Posts)
The Chief Academic Officer,
Moi University,
P O Box 3900, Eldoret.

or

(For Non-Teaching Staff Posts)
The Chief Administrative Officer,
Moi University,
P.O. Box 3900,
Eldoret

So as to reach him not later than 9th April 2010

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letter of reference to the above address.

The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelop within three weeks from the date of this advertisement.

For those already in employment applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.

Chief Academic Officer’s Office

School of Environmental Studies

Department of Applied Environmental Social Sciences

Senior Lecturer
Scale 13 (xiii)
(1 Position)
AC/03/33/2010

Applicants should be holders of LLD degree in Environmental Law or equivalent.

Must have at least 4 years of teaching or research experience at a university level since becoming lecturer. Must have a minimum of 4 publications in refereed journals since appointment as a lecturer.

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Must have a Masters degree plus 5 years of University teaching experience after becoming Lecturer and 5 publications since becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow.

Should normally have supervised post-graduate degree candidates. Should have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

Should show evidence of membership of professional societies. Should show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching. Should show evidence of contribution to University Life through active participation in departmental matters, students’ academic advising, School and University meetings, committee membership and others.

Division of Environmental Information Systems

Lecturer 
Scale 12 (xii)
(1 Position)
AC/03/34/2010

Applicants should be holders of a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent from a recognized University in the following areas; Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System/Geospatial Sciences in Natural Resources, Earth Sciences, Geology, Geography or related Fields with demonstrated knowledge/experience in their applications.

Experience in GIS and Digital Image Processing software packages (e.g. ARCGIS, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, etc.) and Computer Programming will be an added advantage.

Applicants with a Masters degree must have at least two (2) years of teaching experience at university level after obtaining the Masters degree and at least two (2) publications in refereed journal(s) and be ready to register for a doctorate program.

The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Theory and Environmental Applications of remote sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Photogrammetry, Surveying and Cartography.

He/she will also be expected to advise and supervise postgraduate students, and initiate and conduct research in the general area of mapping using remote sensing, GIS and photogrammetry as tools for solving environmental problems.

Department of Environmental Earth Sciences

Lecturer (Meteorology)
Scale 12 (xii)
(2 Positions)
AC/03/35/2010

Applicants should be holders of Ph.D in Meteorology or its equivalent from a university recognized by Moi University Senate. They must have at least two years experience of teaching at University level or working at a meteorological institution.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, to supervise post graduate students and initiate and conduct research in the area of meteorology and environment. Relevant publications will be an added advantage.

Assistant Lecturer (Geophysics)
Scale 11(xi)
(1 Position)
AC/03/36/2010

Applicants should have Master of Science degree in Geophysics from a University recognized by Moi University Senate. In addition, he/she should have taken relevant degree curses at undergraduate level in Geology.

Those who have at least two (2) years working experience as a Geophysicist have an added advantage.

Department of Environmental Biology & Health

Lecturer (Analytical Environmental Chemistry)
Scale 12 (xii)
(1 Position)
AC/03/37/2010

Applicants should be holders of Ph.D degree or its equivalent from a recognized university in the area of Analytical/Environmental Chemistry. They must be holders of B.Sc and Masters degree in Chemistry plus at least two years teaching experience at the university level. Those with evidence of publications in refereed journals have an added advantage.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, to supervise post graduate students and initiate and conduct research in the area of Environmental Chemistry. Relevant publications will be an added advantage.

School of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of History, Political Science & Public Administration

Senior Lecturer Re - Advertisement
Scale 13 (xiii)
(1 Position)
AC/03/38/2010

Applicants should have a D.Phil degree in Political Science & Public Administration.

Must have at least 4 years of teaching or research experience at University level since becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow. Areas of specialization; Public Administration and Public Policy, Comparative Politics, Comparative Public Administration, Administrative Law and International Relation/Forced Migration.

Must have a minimum of 4 publications in refereed journals since appointment as Lecturer/Research Fellow.

or

  • Must have a Masters degree plus 5 years of university teaching experience, and four (4) publications since becoming Lecturer/ Research Fellow.
  • Should normally have supervised Post-Graduate degree candidates.
  • Should have attended and contributed at learned conference, seminars or workshops.
  • Should show evidence of members hip of professional societies.
  • Should show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching.
  • Should show evidence of contribution to University life through active participation in departmental matters, students’ academic advising, School and University meetings committee membership and others.
Lecturer Re - Advertisement
Scale 12 (xii)
(1 Position)
AC/03/39/2010

Applicants should have a First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Public Administration and a Ph.D in the same field from a recognized University.

Areas of specialization; Public Administration and Public Policy Comparative Public Administration, Administrative Law and International Relations.

Applicants with a Ph.D degree and some university teaching and research experience in the areas of Pubic Administration, Public Policy or Comparatives Politics shall enjoy added advantage.

Successful candidates will be required to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students, Initiate and carry out research and participate in the implementation of innovative curriculum in the discipline. Must have two (2) publications in refereed journal(s).

or
  • Must have a Masters Degree in addition to a first degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least two (2) years of teaching experience at University level after obtaining a Masters degree and at least two (2) publications in refereed journal(s).
  • Those with a Masters degree would be expected to register for a D.Phil degree.
  • Should be recognized or registered by relevant professional boards.
Penology, Correction and Administration

Lecturer
Scale 12 (xii)
(2 Positions)
AC/03/40/2010
  • Should have Ph.D in any of the following areas: law, Social Work, Counselling Psychology and criminology. Areas of specialization should include one of the following: Penology, Correction and administration, Criminology, Probation, Public Policy analysis from a recognized university.
  • Must have university teaching experience and research in the areas mentioned above.
  • Should also show evidence of research through publications and attendance of conferences and seminars.
or
  • Must have Masters degree in any of the following areas: law, Social Work, Counselling Psychology and criminology. Areas of specialization should include one of the following: Penology, Correction and Administration, Criminology, Probation, Public Policy analysis from a recognized university.
  • Should have at least two (2) years of teaching experience at University level after obtaining Masters degree.
  • Must also have two (2) Publications in refereed journal (s).
  • Should show evidence of registration for a Ph.D degree. Those with practical experience in Probation, and Correction Administration are encouraged to apply.
Assistant Lecturer/Tutorial Fellow 
Scale 11 (xi)
(1 Position)
AC/03/41/2010
  • Applicants must be holders of Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Social Work, Criminology and Counselling Psychology. Areas of specialization should include one of the following: Penology, Correction and Administration, Criminology, Probation, Public Policy Analysis from a recognized university.
  • Penology, Correction, Criminology, Probation and related field from a recognized University. Those with practical experience in handling Probation and Correction Administration will be considered.
Directorate of Open and Distance Learning

Associate Professor 
Scale 14 (xiv)
(1 Position)
AC/03/42/2010

The applicant must have a Ph.D or D.Phil degree in education and at least 8 years of teaching experience or related duties at university level.

In addition, the applicant must have successfully supervised Postgraduate students and must show evidence of continuing research including having published at least 4 articles in refereed journals.

The applicant must also show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned ODL conferences, seminars or workshops, evidence of active participation departmental activities and good quality teaching.

The applicant must also demonstrate the ability to attract research grants from development partners and must have at least 3 years experience in an ODL working environment as a researcher, educator or facilitator.

The applicant will be expected to provide guidance and direction in the implementation of ODL in the university, teach and supervise graduate students, monitor issues of standards and undertake research in ODL & related areas and disseminate the findings or utilize these in improving ODL in the university.

Senior Lecturer
Scale 13 (xiii)
(1 Position)
AC/03/43/2010

The applicant must have a Ph.D degree in education specializing in Instruction and Curriculum Design. In addition, the applicant must have a background in Instructional Media, be computer literate and have proven knowledge of Open and Distance Learning.

The applicant must also have been involved in the design and production of ODL instructional materials for at least 3 years.

The applicant must have supervised postgraduate students, attended and contributed at learned ODL conferences seminars workshops. The applicant must also have at least 4 publications in refereed journals and must have taught or undertaken related duties at university level for at least 5 years at a senior level.

The applicant is expected to spearhead the design, development and production of instructional materials for Open and Distance learners, and train academic staff in the repackaging of instructional materials.

Database Administrator
Scale 12 (xii)
(1 Position)
AC/03/44/2010

The applicant must have a Masters degree in IT/Computer Science or its equivalent with at least 3 years experience as a systems administrator in an institution or as an instructor in information systems management.

In addition, the applicant must be conversant with developing and implementing information systems for teaching and learning.

The applicant is expected to manage all ODL records, the development and production of instructional materials for Open and Distance learners, and train academic staff in the repackaging of instructional materials and other ICT related areas.

Senior Computer Technician
Scale 9/10 (x)
(2 Positions)
AC/03/45/2010

The applicant must have a Bachelors degree or Higher National/advanced Diploma
 in Information Technology/Computer Science or related field from a recognized institution.

In addition, the applicant must have at least 3 years experience in an ODL working environment or have taught in a busy academic institution for at least 6 years.

The applicant is expected to assist in the production and delivery of instructional materials to Open and Distance learners, and also in relevant training of ODL users.

Senior Library Assistant 
Scale 7/8 (viii)
(1 Position)
AC/03/46/2010

The applicant must have a Diploma in Library/Information Studies or related field of study from a recognized institution in addition to proven knowledge and competence in computer applications. The applicant must also have at least three years working experience in offering learner support services for ODL users.

The applicant will be expected to manage the ODL Resource Centre and provide
relevant services to all ODL users.

Senior Research Assistant 
Scale 9/10 (x)
(1 Position)
AC/03/47/2010

The applicant must be a holder of a Bachelors degree from a recognized university.

In addition, the applicant must demonstrate competence in computer literacy and have participated in research projects, written conference papers and compiled research reports.

The applicant must also have a good knowledge of current statistical packages and have at least 2 years experience working in an ODL or related environment, providing support for ODL users.

The applicant will be expected to assist in undertaking research and disseminating the findings and also participate in training of ODL users.

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Legal Officer
Scale 12 (xii)
(1 Position)
ADM/03/19/2010

Applicants must be LLB holders from a recognized University and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.

In addition, the applicant must have 3 years post admission experience in civil litigation, commercial law, labour law, insurance law and conveyance.

He/she must be conversant with Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations and the new labour laws and must have experience in contract negotiations and drafting.

The successful candidate shall assist the Senior Legal Officer in drafting legal opinions, handling litigation, conveyance, labour matters, procurement matters, contract drafting and all other legal duties as shall be assigned from time to time.

Staff Counsellor
Scale 12 (xii)
(1 Position)
ADM/03/20/2010

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree or its equivalent in Counseling Psychology, Education or Clinical Psychology. They should be mature persons who must have proven ability and integrity in counseling of staff in a university, tertiary institution or busy organization.

They should have served for at least five years working experience in guidance and counseling services. They must be well versed with employee assistance programmes. They must be team players.

The successful candidate will be responsible to counsel in the following areas:
  • Identifying staff with social psychological or health related problems, providing guidance and counseling on career development, family or personal counseling, liaising with Health Unit on staff health and providing counseling on family personal and social matters at the work place.
  • Liaising with the personnel section in counseling and advising staff on personal and social matters at their place of work.
  • They will be responsible for organizing workshops for staff to reduce stress and resolving conflicts.
  • Performing any other additional duty from time to time as maybe requested by the Chief Administrative Officer.
  • The post calls for an individual who is committed, responsible, self-driven and imaginative.
  • A counselor who is a member of a counseling body will have an added advantage.
Salary Scale
  1. Senior Lecturer Scale 13 (xiii):- - Min of Ksh.63,531p.m. - Max of Ksh.86,400/-p.m.
  2. Lecturer Scale 12 (xii):- - Min of Ksh.55,848p.m. - Max of Kshs.75,600/-p.m.
  3. Legal Officer/Staff Counselor /Database Administrator - Min. of Kshs.52,931p.m. - Max of Kshs.70,769/- p.m
  4. Assistant Lecturer/Research Fellow Scale 11 (xi): - Min of Ksh.47,463p.m. - Max of Kshs.67,759/-p.m.
  5. Senior Computer Technician/Senior Research Assistant Scale 9/10 - Min. of Ksh20,800p.m. - Max of Kshs.33,600/-p.m
  6. Senior Library Assistant Scale 7/8 - Min. of Ksh.15,600/-p.m. - Max of Kshs.25,200/- p.m