Daystar University is a chartered
interdenominational and evangelical Christian University.
Its mission is the development of
Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the
world.
Applicants to this position must be
committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.
Assistant Security Supervisor
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Security & Disaster
Management or Criminology
- Must have a Certificate of good conduct
- Not less than 3 years of active relevant
experience in a similar position
- Excellent understanding of security issues in
general
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain
high work standards
- Ability to maintain independence and ethical
standards in performance of assignments
Responsibilities
- Deployment of guards & supervision of
guards
- Instructing and coaching of the guards
- Ensure guards maintain disciple and that
disputes are settled.
- Monitor and report students ‘discipline in the
campus in liaison with Student Development Office.
- Ensure smooth and secure operation of gate
services
- Ensuring control of movement of goods, foods,
property and vehicles in and out the campus at the main gate.
- Ensuring that main doors of the campus
buildings are locked
- Ensuring that the security lighting systems
are in good working order in the university.
- Carrying out Investigations and arrests and
prosecution of culprits
- Ensure that equipment is available,
serviceable and ready for use.
- Ensure that guards have the necessary
ammunitions and office supplies
- Ensure that night vehicles on duty are
escorted.
Senior Publications & Marketing Assistant
One Year Contract
Requirements
- Bachelors of Arts degree in Research,
Sociology & Linguistics or any other relevant field, A masters degree
will be an added advantage.
- 3 years’ experience as a Publications &
Marketing Officer, with above average performance
- Hands on skills in MS Office and Publications
systems
- Ability to draft policies related to
publications e.g intellectual property rights.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good customer orientation Flexible disposition
Responsibilities
- To keep an up to date inventory of all the
Research Centre’s publications.
- To market and sell the publications produced
by the University.
- To collect abstracts of masters’ theses for
publication
- To keep a record of all the books sold and
bank the money within the University account
- To follow up on staff and other stakeholders
who have expressed interest to publish books/articles with the Centre.
This is meant to ensure that there are regular publications within the
Research Centre whether books/journals
- To liaise with the contracted printer and
ensure that books for publication are published in time
- To draft an intellectual property rights
policy
- To assist the Research Director in organizing
and running workshops/seminars and conferences
- To assist in data collection, data entry,
analysis and research report writing
- To provide support from time to time in any
other area as required by the Research Centre’s activities
Senior Administrative Assistant – Nuru Counselling Centre
One Year Contract
Requirements
- At least Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences-
Psychology & Counselling;
- At least 2 years’ experience in a busy office;
- Hands on skills in MS Office packages;
- Proficient reporting and writing skills;
- Demonstrable planning capabilities;
- Display of marketing skills;
- A high sense of integrity, innovativeness,
diplomacy and ethical standards, including confidentiality;
- Ability to work long hours, including evening;
- Ability to keep confidential records;
- Capacity to guide and advice visitors
appropriately;
- Ability to vet clients and assign them to
appropriate counsellors;
- A flexible friendly disposition.
- Must be a committed Christian with good
references to professional competencies and Christian life.
Responsibilities
- Providing administrative support to the
Psychology Programme
- Facilitation of the practicals for the PhD in
Clinical Psychology Students
- Receive clients and telephone calls and
respond to them or direct them appropriately;
- Do initial intake with clients and assign them
to qualified approved counsellors;
- Billing of clients according to Daystar
policy; Collect payments from clients and remitting the money to finance
office.
- Maintaining confidentiality of all clientele
records;
- Avail written reports of the functioning of
Nuru Counselling Centre to the Dean, School of Human and Social Sciences
(DSHSS) on monthly basis;
- Report to the Dean (SHSS) or HOD (Psychology),
or any other available counsellor, cases of clients requiring crisis
intervention immediately;
- Marketing Nuru Counselling Centre
- Facilitate liaison between the office and
internal or external publics;
- Responsible for the daily organization of the
office;
- Maintain the office’s diary.
- Any other duties as assign.
Assistant Sports and Recreation Officer
Requirements
- Bachelors degree (Bed, Physical Education),
- 3 years demonstrable experience of
experiential programs, group dynamics, expeditions and various challenge
courses in Kenya.
- Outdoor Education, Adventure and Leadership
Training
- Certification in Outdoor activities
facilitation
- Certification in Outdoor equipment and
facility maintenance and construction
- Diagnostic and analytical skills
- Ability to initiate and develop adventure and
community service strategic plans and programs
- Ability to facilitate, train, and support
others
- Financial planning and management skills
- Ability to communicate, listen, reflect, and
advocate
- Good report writing skills
- Self starter and self motivator
- Computer literacy
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Sports & Recreation
Officer in guiding the day-to-day operations of Doulos: Leaders in Service
program
- Guide the Doulos: Leaders in Service unit in
utilizing and maintaining Freedom Base Experiential Education Center
- Advice relevant officials of the university on
all matters relating to organizational development, strategic planning,
program management, implementation strategies,
- Recruit and train new students into the Doulos
program
- Encourage staff and students to adapt,
maintain and sustain integral/fundamental service delivery systems to
successful implementation of service programs
- Mobilizing student participation in Sports and
Recreational activities & ensuring excellence in performance for
competing teams
- Ensure smooth running of the stores in the
recreation centre.
Assistant Sports and Recreation Officer
Requirements
- Bachelors degree (Bed, Physical Education),
- 3 years demonstrable experience of
experiential programs, group dynamics, expeditions and various challenge
courses in Kenya.
- Outdoor Education, Adventure and Leadership
Training
- Certification in Outdoor activities
facilitation
- Certification in Outdoor equipment and
facility maintenance and construction
- Diagnostic and analytical skills
- Ability to initiate and develop adventure and
community service strategic plans and programs
- Ability to facilitate, train, and support
others
- Financial planning and management skills
- Ability to communicate, listen, reflect, and
advocate
- Good report writing skills
- Self starter and self motivator
- Computer literacy
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Sports & Recreation
Officer in guiding the day-to-day operations of Doulos: Leaders in Service
program
- Guide the Doulos: Leaders in Service unit in
utilizing and maintaining Freedom Base Experiential Education Center
- Advice relevant officials of the university on
all matters relating to organizational development, strategic planning,
program management, implementation strategies,
- Recruit and train new students into the Doulos
program
- Encourage staff and students to adapt,
maintain and sustain integral/fundamental service delivery systems to
successful implementation of service programs
- Mobilizing student participation in Sports and
Recreational activities & ensuring excellence in performance for
competing teams
- Ensure smooth running of the stores in the
recreation centre.
Librarian - Reader Services
Requirements
- PhD or Master’s degree with at least two years
teaching experience at the university level or relevant work experience
with positive evaluation
- Good modelling of Community service
- Computer proficiency and knowledge of library
management systems.
- Commitment to goals of professional and
spiritual growth.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with faculty, students and staff for
selection, procurement and processing of relevant and up to date library
information resources to facilitate teaching, learning and research.
- Provide leadership in ensuring timely and
quality user-centred print and electronic information service to faculty,
students and staff.
- Maintain and regularly reviews library
databases (OPAC), multimedia, Special Collection, Textbook loan) to ensure
a quality information service.
- Liaison with faculty for awareness creation
and promotion of new and existing library resources
- Be a leader in integration of information
literacy and training of new students, faculty and staff
- Induct and supervise junior staff in the
section and students on internship and work-study
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by
the University Librarian
Deputy University Registrar
Requirements
- Ph.D or Doctorate holder or equivalent in
relevant area of specialisation
- Three years as senior lecturer or relevant
research or work experience at the university level or seven (7) years at
tertiary level.
- Proficient in computer applications, systems
and databases
- Experience in research and statistical and numerical
analysis
- Knowledge of local and international
examination and grading systems
- Paper on integration of faith and learning
will be required during the probation period
- Outstanding modelling of community service
- Involvement in developing of academic programmes
- Outstanding skills in teaching, and research
development
- Three articles in recognised journals, or
three chapters in refereed books, recognition at prestigious galleries,
concerts or review books
- Having served as a Dean or HoD will be an
added advantaged.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the admission process of new
students to the University.
- Oversee the printing of certificates
(Pre-University, Deans’ list and Graduands) and be the custodian of all
certificates and transcripts of graduands.
- Ensure the proper issuing of graduands
certificates and transcripts.
- Oversee communication with applicants with
regard to their admission status.
- Coordinate the orientation programme with
regard to Admissions and Records Department.
- Assist in verification of certificates
- Audit students’ transcripts.
- Oversee the administration of end of semester
examinations.
- Spearhead the Admission Committee meetings.
- Counsel and mentor the students and the larger
Daystar Community.
- Commune with Daystar faculty, staff and
students in spiritual affairs
- Supervise the work of Senior Assistant
Registrar’ and Assistant Registrar.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the
University Registrar.
How to Apply
Those interested in these challenging
and rewarding positions should submit their applications, testimonials and
detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below
All applications should be sent by
E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke.
Hard copies will not be considered.
Kindly note that only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
