Students Counselor
Grade XII One (1) Post (AD/03/09/19)
Qualifications
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Applicants must possess a Master’s
Degree in Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling or
Psychiatry with six (6) years working experience three (3) of which as Senior
Assistant Students Counselor Scale 11 or its equivalent
OR
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Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent
in Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling or Psychiatry
with twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which as Senior
Assistant Students Counselor Scale 11 or its equivalent.
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Applicants must be registered with
relevant professional body and be ICT Competent.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean of Students the
successful candidate will
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Participate in the development and
regular review of departmental policies for smooth running of the departmental
activities.
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Develop departmental annual work plan
to enable effective running of activities and management of resources.
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Prepare departmentalreports on
quarterly basis for management and decision making.
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Supervise subordinate staff in the
department on a daily basis to ensure service delivery is of high quality.
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Coordinate counseling activities in
the department on a daily basis for facilitation of student welfare.
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Liaise with other counselors from
other Universities to address diverse challenges faced by clients and provide
support on how to overcome the issues.
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Maintain accurate up to date and
systematic records of counseling sessions for compliance with the service’s
code of confidentiality, professional standards for current and future decision
making.
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Respond to emergencies and
consultation requests from staff regarding students who are experiencing mental
health crises and escalate to qualified specialist.
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Organize workshops in the University
to sensitize the student community about addiction and behavior disorders and
develop strategies to cope with those problems.
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Evaluate students’ mental and
physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for
treatment.
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Conduct outreach programs within the
University to help students identify the signs of addiction and behavior
disorders as well as to steps to take to avoid such behavior.
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Organize regular training for peer
counselors to assist the Counseling Unit in providing counseling services to
student community as and when required.
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Participate in disciplinary sessions
for the students especially where clients are involved to ensure that a
specialist advice is made to the Disciplinary Committee for appropriate
verdict.
Senior Procurement Officer
Grade XIII 1 Post (AD/04/09/19)
Qualifications
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Applicants must possess a Master’s
Degree in Procurement and Supplies with nine (9) years working experience,
three (3) of which at the level of Procurement/Supplies Officer Grade 12 or its
equivalent.
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In addition they must possess a
current practicing license, registered with relevant professional bodies and be
ICT competent.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Vice
Chancellor in charge of Administration and Finance the Senior Procurement
Officer will
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Manage the procurement and supplies
function in the Institution from tendering, procurement to disposal.
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Maintain and updated record of all
stores, machinery and equipment.
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Ensure the provisions of the Public
Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 are adhered to.
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Liaise with suppliers to ensure
prompt and accurate deliveries.
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Supervise and liaise with staff
within the department.
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Ensure that all documents relating to
procurement are handed over to finance section for timely payment of suppliers.
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Coordinate stock taking, stock
control and verification of materials.
Assistant Registrar
Assistant
Registrar – Council Secretariat Grade XII One (1) Post (AD/06/09/19)
Job Description
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor the
successful candidate will:
Responsibilities
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Manage all Council and Committee
meeting logistics, attend and record minutes of all
meetings and facilitate Council communications.
meetings and facilitate Council communications.
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Serve as the focal point for
all Council communications and engagements.
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Provide proper advice and
resources required by Council members to discharge their
duties.
duties.
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Maintain accurate records of
Council and committee deliberations, ensuring they reflect
proper exercise of fiduciary duties.
proper exercise of fiduciary duties.
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Facilitate induction of new
Council members and assist in their training and development.
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Ensure that Council complies with all
relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as
best corporate governance practice, including disclosures.
best corporate governance practice, including disclosures.
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Provide guidance to the Council on
their duties and responsibilities and on matters of
governance.
governance.
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Assist the Council in carrying out
the following:
i) Preparation of Council Work Plans
ii) Updating the Council and Committee Charters
iii) Council Evaluation
iv) Governance Audit
v) Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics
i) Preparation of Council Work Plans
ii) Updating the Council and Committee Charters
iii) Council Evaluation
iv) Governance Audit
v) Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics
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Ensure timely preparation and
circulation of Council committee papers and minutes.
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Maintain and update the
register of conflict of interest.
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Ensure that annual returns are
promptly filed with the relevant authorities.
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Perform any other duty as may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
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Applicants must have a Bachelor’s
Degree in Law (LL.B) or in humanities from a recognized
University;
University;
·
those with a Master’s Degree in Law,
Public Administration, Education, and Human
Resource Management will have an added advantage.
Resource Management will have an added advantage.
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In addition, candidates must be
holders of Certified Public Secretary CPS (K); with five (5) years cumulative
relevant work experience in an institution of higher learning, public/private
sector, or a large corporation;
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must be a Member of Institute of
Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya, ICPS (K) or Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
in good standing and must be proficient in computer applications.
TENURE OF
OFFICE
The appointment tenure for Dean of
Students, Assistant Registrar- Council Secretariat and the Manager
ICT will be for a contractual period renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set
performance targets. Other positions may be considered for permanent and pensionable terms of
service upon successful completion of the probation period.
ICT will be for a contractual period renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set
performance targets. Other positions may be considered for permanent and pensionable terms of
service upon successful completion of the probation period.
ICT Services Manager
Manager ICT
Services Grade XIV 1 Post (AD/05/09/19)
Job
Description:
Reporting to the Deputy Vice
Chancellor Administration and Finance the Manager ICT Services will
Responsibilities:
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Prepare strategic and operational
plan for the Directorate to serve the ever growing needs of the University.
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Coordinate the acquisition of
hardware and software geared towards improvement of
University automation in line with international standards.
University automation in line with international standards.
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Oversee IT operations by analyzing
and designing Information Systems to aid in timely delivery of solutions.
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Maintain the ICT Infrastructure to
ensure a good learning and operational environment in the institution.
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Represent the directorate at the
senate to ensure the directorate issues are articulated and implemented.
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Direct, develop, and supervise
department staff by providing technical hands on leadership to the technical
team.
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Develop, revise, and maintain a set
of comprehensive ICT policies and procedures.
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Manage and maintain of University
website.
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Publicize University programmes to
prospective clients through the web.
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Establish collaborations and strategies
for the improvement of web metrics ranking of the University.
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Represent the Directorate at official
University functions and events.
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Prepare monthly reports on the
operations of the directorate to measures its performance.
Qualifications:
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Applicants must possess an earned PhD
in Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer
Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University,
Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University,
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with at least six (6) years working
experience in a relevant field, three (3) of which at the level of a Systems
Analyst/Programmer,Systems/Database/Network Administrator/Computer Technologist
Grade 13 Or M.Sc. in Computer Security or Information Security or Digital
Forensics or any other related field with nine(9) years
working experience, three(3) of which at the level of Systems Analyst/Programmer,
Systems/Database/Network Administrator/Computer Technologist Grade 13.
working experience, three(3) of which at the level of Systems Analyst/Programmer,
Systems/Database/Network Administrator/Computer Technologist Grade 13.
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In addition, candidates must have
professional certifications in MCSE, CCNP, CERT, CISA, CISM, or any other
relevant certifications. Those with knowledge of Network Resource Sharing and
Security, Server, Firewall, Active Directory and Proxy Configurations will have
an added advantage.
TENURE OF
OFFICE
The appointment tenure for Dean of
Students, Assistant Registrar- Council Secretariat and the Manager
ICT will be for a contractual period renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set
performance targets. Other positions may be considered for permanent and pensionable terms of
service upon successful completion of the probation period.
ICT will be for a contractual period renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set
performance targets. Other positions may be considered for permanent and pensionable terms of
service upon successful completion of the probation period.
How to Apply:
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Each application shall be accompanied
by a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of
relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials
and any other relevant supporting documents.
relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials
and any other relevant supporting documents.
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They should also provide names,
telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.
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Applicants must also submit on
application CURRENT VALID CLEARANCE from the following:
a) Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax
compliance certificate).
b) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB loan clearance certificate).
c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
d) Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of good conduct).
e) Clearance certificates from registered and recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
b) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB loan clearance certificate).
c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
d) Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of good conduct).
e) Clearance certificates from registered and recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
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All applications shall clearly
specify the position applied for by indicating the advert reference number on
the envelope and submit in ten (10) hard copies to the address below.
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A soft copy of the cover letter and
curriculum vitae should be emailed to recruitment@mmust.ac.ke.
Applications should be received on or
before Friday, 11th October, 2019
The Deputy
Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA
MMUST IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND FEMALE
GENDER ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
GENDER ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
MMUST does not levy any fee in the
processing, recruitment & selection of applicants
The University reserves the right not to make any appointments at any stage of the recruitment
exercise
The University reserves the right not to make any appointments at any stage of the recruitment
exercise
