Finance Officer
Medical Officer
Clinical Officer (2 Posts)
Public Health Officer I
Senior Procurement Officer I
GRADE 15 REF: LU/AD/1/09/19 (1 POST)
Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and
Planning)
Qualifications
Applicants should:-
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Hold a first degree in Finance or
Accounting;
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Have a Master’s Degree in Finance or
Accounting or their equivalent;
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Be qualified either as CPA(K) or ACCA
or CA or equivalent;
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Be an active member of the Institute
of Certified Public Accountants, Kenya;
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Have at least Six (6) years’
experience in finance with Three (3) years’ experience as a Deputy Finance
Officer in a University or equivalent institution;
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Be computer literate with
demonstrable practical experience; and
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Demonstrate outstanding qualities of
leadership, coordination and organization at senior management level.
Responsibilities
The Finance Officer shall:
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Manage and oversee prudent
utilization of all financial resources of the University;
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Manage insurance and non-current
assets;
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Prepare and submit annual estimates
of revenue and expenditure to the University Management Board;
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Supervise compliance to budgetary
allocation in accordance with the approved annual budgets;
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Receive and process proposals for
subscription, donations and requests for necessary approvals;
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Prepare and submit financial reports
on income, expenditure and assets of the University;
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Submit all necessary reports
including all statutory reports relating to finances of the University;
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Advise the Vice-Chancellor on all
public sector accounting matters;
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Implement public sector accounting
standards including accounting policies, bases and concepts of government
accounting systems, both manual and computerized;
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Advise the University on the best and
appropriate financial reporting formats;
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Oversee the implementation of
approved University financial and accounting policies and regulations;
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Oversee the development, review and
implementation of the University financial management framework and policy;
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Prepare proposals and submit reports
on borrowing, mortgaging or charging all or any part of movable and immovable
property by the University;
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Prepare and submit periodic reports
on administration, relevant statutory requirements and overall status of the
department to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Administration, Finance
and Planning; and
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Perform any such other duties as
shall be assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Administration,
Finance and Planning.
Terms and Conditions of Service
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Successful candidate for the position
will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including the following:
– Salary Scale: Ksh 170,681 – 248,898 per month;
– House Allowance: KShs.73,715 p.m.;
– Medical cover as per the University College Medical Scheme;
– Leave allowance.
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The appointment will be for a
contract period of five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory
performance.
Medical Officer
Grade 12- 1 post Ref. No. LU/AD/1/09/19
Qualifications
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Be holders of a Bachelors degree in
Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized University;
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In addition they must be registered
with the Medical and Dentists Board and have a current practicing license;
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They must have a working experience
of at least 3 years;
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The successful candidate will be
in-charge of the health services in the university, and will be expected to
formulate and implement health policies in the University.
Responsibilities
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In charge of health services in the
University;
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Formulate and implement health
service policies of the University;
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Responsible for management of
resources for the operation of medical services;
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Responsible for formulation and
implementation of departmental strategic plan;
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Admit and manage patients within the
dispensary and outside the University;
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Responsible for the preparation and
control of the departmental budget;
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Responsible for the procurement of
departmental goods and services;
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Responsible for formulation,
co-ordination and implementation of departmental policies;
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Any other duties assigned by the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (AF&P).
Clinical Officer (2 Posts)
Grade 8 – (2 Posts) Ref. No. LU/AD/2/09/19
Qualifications
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Be holders of Diploma in Clinical
Medicine & Surgery from a recognized institution;
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Must be registered by Clinical
Officers Council. Have at least 2 years clinical experience.
Responsibilities
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Undertake history taking,
examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of both outpatients and
inpatients;
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Sensitize patients, staff, students
and clients on preventive/promotive health;
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Counselling and guiding students,
staff and clients on health issues e.g. HIV/AIDS, Alcohol and Drug abuse inter
alia;
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Conduct medical certification for
clients;
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Provide appropriate referrals of
patients;
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Perform minor surgical procedures;
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Assessing, preparing, and presenting
medical/legal reports as necessary;
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Provide emergency clinical care;
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Ensure maintenance of clinical
services procedures and guidelines in provision of services;
Public Health Officer I
Grade 9 – 1 Post Ref. No. LU/AD/3/09/19
Qualifications
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Be holders of a Diploma in
Environmental Health Science or Public Health from recognized institution;
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In addition they must have a
post-qualification experience of at least 3 years’ experience as a Public
Health Officer in a large Government institution;
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Holders of a degree in Environmental
Health Science will also be considered.
Responsibilities
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Supervise staff under them;
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Inspection of food premises, hostels
and staff houses to ensure public health standards are maintained;
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Inspection of meat and other foods;
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Participate in immunization programme
within the University;
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Participate in provision of health
education;
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Participate in medical examination
for food handlers;
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Advise in the control and prevention
of insects vectors of disease;
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Collect water samples of bacterial
examination and chemical analysis;
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Any other duties that may be assigned
by the immediate supervisor
Senior Procurement Officer I
Grade 13 – 1 Post Ref. No. LU/AD/4/09/19
Qualifications
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Be holders of Master’s degree in
Procurement and Supplies Management or its equivalent from recognized
Institution;
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In addition they must have served at
the level of a Senior Procurement Officer II or equivalent for at least three
(3) years in a large Government institution;
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Must be conversant with the Public
Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and regulations;
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Applicants must be of high integrity
and able to supervise a large number of staff;
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Be registered with Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM);
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Must be computer literate and ICT
competent.
Responsibilities
·
The successful candidate will be
responsible for planning and coordination of the Procurement Services in the
University.
How To Apply
Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirement of
chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 and must attach the following:
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Certificate of good conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigation;
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Tax compliance certificate from KRA;
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Clearance certificate from Higher
Education Loans Board;
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Clearance certificate from CRB.
Applicants must submit ten (10) copies of applications giving
details of age, education and professional qualifications, detailed work
experience, present post and salary, applicants’ telephone number and email
address, and enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials and give
names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the
applicants competence and area of specialization. Applicants should request
their referees to write directly to the undersigned. The name and reference
number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly
marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (AF&P)
Laikipia University
P.O. Box 1100-20300
NYAHURURU – KENYA
So as to reach him not later than 25th September, 2019
N.B. A soft copy of the application letter and C.V. only and No
other attachment should be sent by email to radmin@laikipia.ac.ke
Laikipia University is an equal employer. Women, minority groups
and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
