Kabarak University invites
applications from interested and suitable qualified candidates to fill the
following vacant positions in the University.
The University is a Christian
institution committed to Christian principles and values and the successful candidates
will be required to uphold this value system.
Administrative Positions
(1) Deputy University Librarian
Person profile
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Should hold a Masters Degree or
equivalent in Library and information Science from a recognized institution.
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Should have at least 5 years
experience in an academic Library, 2 years of which should have served as a
Senior Assistant Librarian.
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Must have good working knowledge of
Library management system.
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Should be a member of a recognized
relevant professional body (i.e. KLA,IFLA)
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Should have good managerial and
administrative skills.
Job profile
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Deputizing the University Librarian
and acts in the absence of the same.
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Assist the Librarian in planning,
budgeting and coordination of Library services.
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Assist the University Librarian in
the formulation of Library policies.
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Marketing of Library services through
publication of bulletin, newsletters, manuals and guides.
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Prepare annual Library manuals.
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Guiding the selection and acquisition
of informal materials for teaching and research.
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Organizing workshops and seminars as
deemed necessary.
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Develop user education & student
orientation programs.
(2) Senior Library Assistant (Cataloguer)
Person profile
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Should hold a Bachelors/Masters
Degree in Library and information Science from a recognized institution.
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Should have at least 3 years
experience in an academic Library, 2 years of which should have served in
cataloguing.
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Must be conversant with use of library
of congress classification system.
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Must have good working knowledge of
Library management system/soft ware.
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Must have knowledge of current
procedures in organizing information materials.
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Should be a member of a recognized
relevant professional body (i.e. KLA)
Job profile
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Facilitate easy access and retrieval
of information resources.
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Liaising with other sections in the
Library and faculty in collection development.
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Training Library users on the use of
the online access catalogue and e resources.
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Maintenance of the library
database/bibliographic control.
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Develop cataloguing policies and
operations.
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Develop authority file for
classification and cataloguing.
(3) Systems Librarian
Person profile
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Should hold a Masters Degree or
equivalent in Library studies/ information Science and at least diploma in
Computer from a recognized institution.
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A bachelor’s degree in computer
Science and at least a diploma in Library and information studies.
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Should have at least 5 years
experience in an academic Library, 2 years of which should have served as a
Senior Assistant Librarian.
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Must have at least three (3) years
working experience as a systems Librarian or Systems Administrator in a large
organization.
Job profile
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Manages and monitors the University
ICT section.
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Monitors and advises on Library and
Information Communication Technology.
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Manages the library’s local area
network and maintains links with the wide area network.
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Maintains the library computer software
and hardware.
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Training staff on knowledge and
skills on any incoming new technology in the library field.
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Formulation of policies and
guidelines on the use of information technology (IT) in the Library, in
conjunction with the relevant departments.
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Maintaining the Library website and
database.
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Analyze user needs, formulates and
implement solutions.
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Provide routine troubleshooting of
the hardware and software.
(4) Marketing and Communication Manager
Person profile
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Must hold a Bachelors degree in Marketing
or Media Studies and postgraduate Diploma in Public relations or Mass
Communication.
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Candidates with a Masters Degree in
Marketing will have an added advantage.
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Should have at least 5 years of work
experience with clear demonstrated results.
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Should be in possession of excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
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Should be conversant with relevant
aspects of Information Communication & Technology.
Job profile
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor.
The successful candidate will be
responsible for:
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Market University academic
programmes.
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Develop marketing and public
relations policies.
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Handling queries and concerns from
various publics.
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Develop marketing tools and
materials.
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Ensure that the University has a
positive image in the eyes of the public.
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Publicizing important events taking
place at the University.
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Oversee corporate social
responsibility activities.
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Manage and coordinate special events.
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Corporate hospitality (receiving
University visitors and guests)
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Coordinate linkages with industry,
institutions and other corporate bodies
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Market the University as a
destination for conferences and workshops.
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Develop graduation supplement.
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Develop and circulate in-house news
letters.
(5) System Administrator (Nakuru
Town Campus)
The applicant should meet the
following requirements:
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Must have a Bachelors degree in
Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
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Should have experience of two years
in System Administration.
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Should have ability to work with
various operating systems and computer hardware.
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Should have ability to troubleshoot
and solve software and hardware issues.
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Should have ability to train users on
the use of ICT resources available within the computer Labs.
Job Profile:
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Provide reliable, secure and readily
available systems and network services to the users.
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Implement and monitor system controls
to ensure information integrity.
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Define and ensure integrity of the
backups and restore process in accordance with the disaster recovery policy.
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Configure and monitor the performance
of specific applications to ensure they operate to agreed performance level.
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Maintain system availability to meet
client (SLA) and contracts.
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Test and implement technical system
upgrades, patches and new installations.
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Recommend test and implement tools to
enhance system performance integrity and administration.
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Manage the various network and system
user accounts.
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Ensure compliance by users with the
ICT Resources utilization policy of the university.
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General user support.
(6) Sports & Recreation Officer
Person profile
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Must hold a Masters degree or
equivalent in physical education/leisure and recreational management or its
equivalent from recognized University.
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Should have at least 3 years relevant
work experience.
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Should be in possession of excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
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Should have ability to demonstrate
positive interpersonal skills in dealing with students.
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Should have ability in sports and
capability to enjoy indoor/outdoor activities.
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Should be conversant with computer
knowledge and skills.
Job profile
Reporting to Dean of Students.
The successful candidate will be
responsible for:
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Organize and plan for sporting &
recreational activities on the semesterly and yearly basis.
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Deliver recreational services by
initiating, organizing and co-coordinating activities such as sporting matches,
cultural services etc.
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Prepare and/ or administer financial
estimates and resource allocation.
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Perform teaching duties in related
areas.
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Coordinate and arrange meetings and
venues.
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Develop and administer sports and
recreational policies.
(7) Guest House Receptionist
The applicant should meet the
following requirements:
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Must have a certificate in Hotel
Front Office/receptionist techniques preferably from Kenya Utalii College.
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Should have superior presentation
attributes in terms of speech, language, grooming and character.
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Should show merit and experience of
not less than three years in similar or equitable hospitality Institutions.
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Applicants with Diploma in other
relevant fields such as public relations, marketing or foreign languages will
have added advantage.
Job Profile
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To receive and usher in hotel
visitors.
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Handle payments through cash, Cheques
and credit cards
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To assist in dealing with customer
complaints in an effective and courteous manner, providing or seeking solutions
as quickly as possible.
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To be responsible for accurate and
efficient guest accounts and guest billing processes.
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To assist in keeping the hotel
reception area clean and tidy at all times.
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To undertake general office duties,
including correspondence, emails, filing and switchboard, to ensure the smooth
running of the reception area.
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To administer all routes of
reservations (e.g. online, phone) to ensure that room bookings are made and
recorded accurately.
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To ensure that all reservations and
cancellations are processed efficiently.
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To provide accurate information to
guests.
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To ensure effective interdepartmental
communication on issues related guest complaints, guest request and
maintenance.
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Process guests’ check ins and outs.
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To undertake any other ad-hoc duties
relevant to the post as and when required.
Teaching Positions
We want to strengthen our staffing
position within our schools. In particular we are looking for Lecturers, Senior
Lecturers and Associate Professors in the following area:
1.
Journalism and Mass
Communication Studies
2.
Geography
3.
Music
4.
English or applied
English
5.
Kiswahili
6.
Literature
7.
Entrepreneurship
1) Associate Professor
Ref.no.Kabu/AD/1/6/14
For appointment into this position,
applicants should be holders of PhD or equivalent academic degree with;
a) At least eight (8) years of
University teaching experience, three (3) of which should be at Senior Lecturer
level and at least five (5) Publications in refereed journals, or one book plus
two (2) articles in the relevant area since becoming senior lecturer.
b) Fifteen (15) years of
industrial/research experience five (5) of which, should be at senior
managerial level in the recent years, plus at least five (5) publications in
refereed journals.
2) Senior Lecturer
Ref.no.Kabu/AD/2/6/4
For appointment into this position,
applicants will be required to have a PhD degree or its academic equivalent in
the relevant field with at least three (3) years of teaching experience in the
position of a lecturer at University level and continued research as evidenced
by at least three (3) publications in refereed journals.
3) Lecturer
Ref.no.Kabu/AD/3/6/14
For appointment into this position,
applicants should:
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Hold a PhD Degree or its academic
equivalent in the relevant field
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Hold a Masters Degree in the relevant
field with at least three (3) years of University as an Assistant Lecturer and
continued research as evidenced by at least two (2) publications in refereed
journals(s) in the relevant area.
Remuneration and Terms of Employment:Appointments to the above positions will be on
permanent and pensionable (Guest House Receptionist with be on three year
contract renewable on mutual agreement) following a satisfactory probation
period of six (6) months.
A competitive compensation package
will be offered to successful candidates.
In addition to teaching and academic
management, successful candidates for the teaching positions would be expected
to drive research, consultancy and outreach.
They are also expected to provide
inspired and innovatory subject leadership and mentorship to students.
Application Procedure
Applicants should forward their
applications including a soft copy and detailed Curriculum Vitae that should
indicate their primary research interests, full personal details, publications
and scholarly activities.
They should attach supporting
certified copies of certificates and testimonials the applicants should also
indicate their current earning and salary expectations.
Applicants should provide day time
telephone number and names and addresses of three referees who are
knowledgeable about applicants’ competence, area of specialization, character
and faith.
The applicants should also request
their referees to write immediately and directly to the undersigned.
Applications should be addressed to
the undersigned to be received not later than 25th July 2014.
The Registrar (Administration &
Human resource)
Kabarak University
Private Bag - 20157,
Kabarak - Kenya
Tel:
0726-515369/0729-223370/020-2114658
Email: registrar@kabarak.ac.ke