University
of Nairobi
Applications are invited for the following positions:-
Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing
Engineering -1 Post AC/5/204/12–(R&T)
- Applicants
must be holders of a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering in any of the
following areas of specialization: - Solid & Structural Mechanics,
Mechanics of Machines, Engineering Design, Thermodynamics, Fluid
Mechanics, Production Engineering and Material Science from a recognized
- university.
- They
should have at least five (5) years teaching experience at both
undergraduate and post graduate degree levels and must have supervised at
least three (3) Masters Students to completion.
- They
must have experience in research as evidenced by publications in refereed
journals.
- In
addition, they should have at least four (4) publications in refereed
journals or two (2) publications in refereed journals and two (2) chapters
in scholarly books since last promotion.
- The
successful candidates will be expected to teach and supervise at both
undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake research in their
areas of specialization
Lecturer, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing
Engineering- 1 Post -AC/5/205/12–- (CAE)
- Applicants
must be holders of a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent
qualification.
- Those
who possess a Masters degree in relevant area of specialization from a
recognized university and have at least three (3) years teaching
experience at University level and have registered for a PhD degree will
also be considered.
- In
both cases, they should show evidence of continuing research
activity.
- They
should also be registered or registrable with the Engineers’ Registration
Board.
- The
successful candidates will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and
postgraduate students supervise research projects and undertake further
research in their areas of specialization.
Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health
AC/5/206/12–2
Posts- (CHS)
- Applicants
must be holders of a basic degree in Medicine (MBChB or equivalent) and an
MMed degree in Paediatrics or equivalent from a recognized university and
have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University
level.
- They
should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in
refereed journals or two (2) chapters in scholarly books since last
promotion.
- They
should show evidence of continuing research activity.
- The
successful candidates will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and
postgraduate students, supervise research projects and undertake further
research in their areas of specialization as well as participate in
providing clinical services at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
Lecturer, Department Of Animal Production
AC/5/207/12–
2 Posts- (CAVS)
- Applicants
must be holders of a PhD degree in Animal Nutrition.
- They
should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in
refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books since last
promotion.
- They
should show evidence of continuing research activity.
- The
successful candidates will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and
postgraduate students supervise research projects and undertake further
research in their areas of specialization.
Part-Lecturer, Department of Lingustics & Languages–
2
Posts - AC/5/208/12 - (CHSS)
- Applicants
must be holders of a PhD degree in Arabic Studies or Swahili Studies in
the areas of Syntax, Discourse or Morphology from a recognized
university.
- Those
who possess a Masters degree Arabic Studies or Swahili Studies from
a recognized university and have at least three (3) years teaching
experience at University level and have registered for a PhD degree will
also be considered.
- In
both cases, they show evidence of continuing research activity.
- The
successful candidates will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and
postgraduate students, supervise research projects and undertake further
research in their areas of specialization
Tutorial Fellow, Department Of Ophthalmology
1
Post :-AC/5/209/12-(CHS)
- Applicants
should be holders of an MBChB degree or its equivalent and should be
enrolled and be actively pursuing a Masters degree in Ophthalmology or an
equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- They
must be in their first, second or third year of their Masters program.
Tutorial Fellow, Department of Animal Production
In
the Following Units:-
Livestock Production Systems
1
Post-AC/5/210/12- (CAVS)
- Applicants
should be in possession of a BVM or BSC in Animal Production/Agriculture
or its equivalent.
- For
BVM, they are expected to have registered for a Masters degree in
Livestock Production Systems or its equivalent.
- For
BSC, they must have an MSc in Livestock Production Systems or its
equivalent and are expected to also have registered for a PhD degree in
same areas of specialization.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students. - He/she
will also be expected to participate in Department/Faculty/college
activities.
Genetics & Animal Breeding
1
Post-AC/5/211/12- (CAVS)
- Applicants
should be in possession of a BVM or BSC in Animal Production/Agriculture
or its equivalent.
- For
BVM, they are expected to have registered for a Masters degree in Genetics
& Animal Breeding.
- For
BSC, they must have an MSc in Genetics & Animal Breeding and are
expected also have registered for a PhD degree in same areas of
specialization.
- The
successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate
students.
- He/she
will also be expected to participate in Department/Faculty/college
activities.
Tutorial Fellow, Department of Land Resource Management &
Agricultural Technology
1
Post–AC/5/212/12-(CAVS)
- Applicants
should be holders of a Masters degree in Range Management, Botany or
related fields with a heavy bias towards Plant Taxonomy from a recognized
university.
- Knowledge
of molecular taxonomy techniques, biodiversity and Silvo – Pastoralism
will be an additional advantage.
- They
should show evidence of having registered for a PhD degree.
- The
successful candidate will be expected to teach a few undergraduate courses
in his /her area of specialization and take on other institutional duties
as may be assigned form time to time.
Senior Technologist (Computer Lab) Grade DEF, School of the Arts
& Design
1
Post- AD/5/213/12- (CAE)
- Applicants
must be holders of a degree in Graphic Design or Higher Diploma in Design
or related field plus five (5) years experience at the level of
Technologist Grade ABC or equivalent relevant position .
- They
should also have experience in Computer Aided Design in Graphics
- They
should be computer literate.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and assist undergraduate and postgraduate students in studio, workshop and laboratory work. - He/she
will be expected to students the use of equipments and materials,
maintain equipment and procure materials for use in the School.
- They
will be expected to be of high integrity and work under minimum
supervision.
Senior Technologist Grade DEF, Population Studies & Research
Institute-1 Post- AD/5/214/12- (CHSS)
- Applicants
must be holders of a BSc degree or Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma in
Computer
- Science
or Information Technology or equivalent qualification plus five (5) years
experience at the
- level
of Technologist Grade ABC or equivalent relevant position .
- They
should be computer literate.
- Applicants
must have skills and experience in data base and statistical package
management programs such as SQL, MS Access, Epilinfo, ArcGIS, SPSS, STATA,
Stella and Atlasti.
- They
must possess skills in programming using Personal Digital Assistant
(PDAs), Tablet PCs and mobile phones for data capture and in the setup of
Window Terminal Server.
- They
must also be knowledgeable in computer network setup, maintenance and
security.
- The
successful candidate will be expected to assist staff and postgraduate
students in data management, access and retrieval, and in data analysis,
participate in departmental research and publication, manage computer
laboratory and service institution’s workshops.
Assistant Procurement Officer Grade CD, Procurement Division
8 Posts-AD/5/215/12-(R&T)
- Applicants
must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Marketing,
Supplies option
- or
Business Administration), Bachelor of Supplies Management or Bachelor of
Arts in Economics from a recognized university.
- They
must be computer literate. Reports from two referees are a requirement.
Secretary Grade B, Planning Division
AD/5/216/12-
1 Post -(R&T)
- Applicants
should be holders of at least a KCSE C or KCE Div. III or an equivalent
qualification with a credit in English Language.
- In
addition they must have passed the following subjects offered by the Kenya
National Examinations Council or equivalent examining body:-
1. Business
English III
2. Business
English III
3. Commerce
II
4. Secretarial
Duties II
5. Office
Management III
6. Shorthand
III (minimum 100 wpm) or Audio-Typewriting III
7. Typewriting
50 wpm
- They
should have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing,
Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages and at least three (3)
years experience as Assistant Secretary Grade A or a comparable position
of responsibility for this grade.
- They
should have knowledge of Anti-virus Tools.
- Those
who have skills in typesetting will have an added advantage.
Technologist Grade ABC, Veterinary Farm
AD/5/217/12-
(1 Post) - (CAVS)
- Applicants
should be holders of at least a KCSE Mean Grade C or KCE Division III
certificate with credit passes in relevant subjects.
- They
must also be holders of an Ordinary Diploma in Animal Health and
Production or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- They
must also have a Certificate in Artificial Insemination.
- They
must have at least three (3) years experience in farm work.
- They
must be computer literate.
The successful candidate will be expected to prepare student
practicals, help maintain relevant instruments, participate in departmental
research and other duties.
Please
note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual
agreement.
Records Clerk Grade IV, Department Of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice
Records Clerk Grade IV, Department Of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice
1
Post- AD/5/218/12- (CHS)
- Applicants
should be holders of at least a KCSE C or equivalent with credits in
English and Mathematics or equivalent.
- They
must have at least three (3) years experience as Clerk Grade III and must
have shown merit and ability in work performance and results.
The successful candidate will be required to manage Department’s
records and assist in analysis of students’ activities in the Department as per
ISO Quality Management Systems (QMS) and any other duties assigned by the
Chairman.
Note:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.
Applicants
for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting
documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
They
should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
Codes
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHSS The Principal, College of Humanities& Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture &Veterinary Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
Please note that the university of nairobi is an equal Opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: Friday, June 8 2012.
MNM/