Lecturers, VCT Counsellor and Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Kenyatta University

Kenyatta University
 
Career Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution

Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions:
 
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
 
Department of Public Policy and Administration
 

I. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Strategic Management / Organizational Leadership / Public Policy / Political Science / International Relations / from a recognized university or have successfully defended PhD thesis
  • University teaching experience
ii. Tutorial Fellow
 
Qualifications:
  • Masters Degree in Political Science/ Public Administration from a recognized university or have successfully defended PhD thesis
  • Willing to register for PhD Degree
5. School of Economics
 
Department of Applied Economics
 
Nakuru Campus
 
I. Senior Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Economics from a recognized university
  • At least five (5) years of university teaching, three (3) of which as full time Lecturer
  • At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
  • Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters students
  • Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer
  • Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching
  • Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
ii. Lecturer
 
Qualifications:
  • PhD Degree in Economics from a recognized university or have successfully defended PhD thesis
  • University teaching experience
6. Directorate of Aids Control Unit
 
VCT Counsellor

Grade C/D
 
Qualifications:
  • KCE Division III/ KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) and above
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Counselling from a recognized institution
  • Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution
  • At least two (2) years work experience, one (1) of which in an institution of Higher learning counselling students
  • Computer literate
7. Directorate of University Health Services
 
Kitui & Main Campus
 
Laboratory Technologist
 
Qualifications:
  • KCE division III/KCSE mean Grade C (Plain) and above
  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Worked in a busy Medical Laboratory in a National/Provincial/Mission/Private hospital/ Government Health Centre for at least five (5) years
  • Registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTB)
  • Computer literate
  • Skill in Laboratory information management system will be an added advantage
Terms of Service: 

 For teaching positions above Tutorial Fellow employment will be on permanent and pensionable terms.

Tutorial Fellows are employed on one (1) year renewable contract, to the maximum of three (3) years.
 
The terms for non-teaching positions 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.