Pwani University, a Premier University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer. The University’s Mission is to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge while sustaining excellence in teaching, learning and research by molding students to international standards and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research. The University has a vacancy for the position of Secretary Grade A.
SECRETARY GRADE A 4 POSITIONS REF: PU/ADV/13/03/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
POSITION OF SECRETARY GRADE A
This is an entry position
in this cadre in the University, and appointment is either on permanent and
pensionable terms, or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract
depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.
Academic Qualifications
The candidate must have a
Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNEC or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution.
The candidate must have
passed the following seven subjects offered by KNEC
- Shorthand
III (80w.p.m)
- Typewriting
III (50w.p.m)
- Computerized
Document Processing III
- Business
English III/Communication III
- Office
practice III
- Commerce
III
- Office
Management III/Office Administration and management III
- Secretarial
Duties III
- Certificate
in computer applications from a recognized institution
- Practical
knowledge of ISO
Experience
The candidate should
experience in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:
- Recording
dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form
- Processing
data
- Managing
e office
- Security
of office records, documents and equipment
- Managing
office petty cash
- Handling
telephone calls and appointments
Skills and knowledge
The candidate must have
skills in:
- Organisational
skills
- Interpersonal
skills
- Good
communication skills
- Team
work
- Practical
knowledge of ISO
Duties and
responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities of the Tourism Technician Grade C will include but not limited
to:
- Recording
dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form
- Processing
data
- Managing
e office
- Security
of office records, documents and equipment
- Managing
office petty cash
- Handling
telephone calls and appointments
- Any
other duty as assigned by the Head of Section/ Department
TERMS OF SERVICE
Benefits for the above
positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover
for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development
and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.
How to Apply
Applications should
include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic
and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email
address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable
about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and
testimonials.
Applications and letters
of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P.O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Candidates with foreign
qualifications MUST submit a
Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education (CUE)
Pwani University is an
equal-opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with
disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their National Council
for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Certificate.
The deadline for
submitting applications is Wednesday
22nd March
2023. Applications received later than this date will not be
considered
Please Note that: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification
NO FEE
PWANI UNIVERSITY DOES NOT
CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW
MEETING, OR APPOINTMENT)
