Senior Procurement Officer I
Public Health Officer I
Clinical Officer
Medical Officer
Finance Officer
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
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The successful candidate will be
responsible for planning and coordination of the Procurement Services in the
University.
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
Clinical Officer
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;
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).
Finance Officer
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.
How to apply
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Applicants should submit a detailed
curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience
and membership to professional associations), copies of certificates, e-mail
addresses and day time telephone contacts.
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They should also provide names,
telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.
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Applicants must also submit valid
clearances from the following bodies:
1. Kenya Revenue Authority;
2. Higher Education Loans Board;
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
4. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).
5. Registered Credit Reference Bureau.
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Comply with the requirements of
Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
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Ten (10) copies of the application
and referees’ confidential reports on the applicants’ suitability for the posts
should be sent via registered mail or courier or delivery by hand in an envelope
marked with the Reference number on the left hand side of the envelope” and
sent to the under-signed to be received on or before 25th September, 2019
The Vice-Chancellor,
Laikipia University Council,
P.O. Box 1100-20300,
Nyahururu, Kenya
Email: vc@laikipia.ac.ke
N.B. A soft copy of the application letter and C.V. only and No
other attachment should be sent by email to vc@laikipia.ac.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Laikipia University is an equal opportunity employer.