Jobs and Vacancies in Kenyatta University – Health Services

Kenyatta University 
 
Career Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution
 
Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions:
 
Directorate of University Health Services
 

1. Dentist
 
Qualifications:
  • Dentistry Degree from a recognized university
  • At least two (2) years work experience in a Dental unit
  • Registered by Medical and Dentist Practitioners Board
  • Current medical practice license
  • Valid indemnity medical cover from a recognized insurance company
  • Eligible for admission rights in various Hospitals in Nairobi and its environs
  • Willing to provide clinical orientations to medical students when need arises
  • Team player, willing to work long hours and attend to emergencies
2. Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)
 
Qualifications:
  • KCE Division III/ KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) and above
  • Diploma in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution
  • At least two (2) years relevant work experience in a busy organization
  • Registration with the relevant professional body
  • Team player, willing to work long hours and attend to emergencies
3. Dental Laboratory Technician
 
He/she will be tasked to make dentures, crowns, bridges and dental braces that improve patient’s appearance, speech and ability to chew.

Qualifications:
  • KCE Division III/ KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) and above
  • Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognized institution
  • Registration with the relevant professional body
  • At least three (2) years relevant work experience in a busy organization
  • Team player, willing to work long hours and attend to emergencies
Successful applicants will be required to work full time for the university.

Terms of Service: The terms for the above posts include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. 

Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance-based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
 
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Monday, 11th April 2016.

Enquiries: For details related to job specifications and general requirements, kindly visit our website: www.ku.ac.ke

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.