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  • Posted: Apr 23, 2018
    Deadline: May 18, 2018
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    Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.
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    Senior Technician Iii - Scale 8 (Information Technology Department)

     

    Job Description

    ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

    KIBU/ADM/06/04/2018: SENIOR TECHNICIAN III – SCALE 8 (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT)

     Duties and Responsibilities

    • Participate in the design, development and delivery of a range of IT practicals at various levels within the University.
    • Participate in the review of IT practical manuals and materials on a regular basis, updating when required within the departments to align them with market programme needs.
    • Participate in the development and application of innovative and appropriate IT practical, delivery /demonstration techniques and materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students in the department for effective learning and teaching.
    • Transfer IT practical skills, methods and techniques to students and other stakeholders in the department.
    • Ensure that IT practicals design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the university and the department.
    • Supervise students computing projects, field trips and where appropriate, industrial placements and Industrial training to equip students with on job training and skills.
    • To test for competency among students and the level of computing knowledge required.
    • Ensure that the IT practicals content and methods of delivery are in accordance with equal opportunities, and respond to issues relating to staff and student needs.
    • Participate in determining relevant research objectives and prepare research practicals for the department.
    • Identify materials and equipment and oversee the process of securing them for the department for practicals and research in the department.
    • Carry out guided research and act as a participant in the research in projects in the department.
    • Participate in writing or contribute to preparations of laboratory manuals using other appropriate media within and without the department.
    • Act as a referee and contribute to peer assessment of other technicians within the department, and ensure that quality practicals and research is carried out.
    • Providing personal administrative support to the lecturers.

    Requirements for Appointment

    For appointment to this grade, one must have:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science/Computer Technology/Computer Engineering.
    • Higher National Diploma in IT/Computer Science/Computer Technology/Computer Engineering with three (3) years’ working experience.
    • Diploma in IT/Computer Science/Computer Technology/Computer Engineering with nine (9) years working experience 3 of which as Technician Scale 7 or its equivalent.
    • Membership to a recognized professional body

    Method of Application

    Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae in the prescribed format, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must be attached to the application email and emailed to appointments@kibu.ac.ke to be used as back up.

    Applicants for positions at Scale twelve (12) and above must also submit the following valid documents:

    1. Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority
    2. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
    3. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
    4. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
    5. Criminal Investigation Department- (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    6. Letters of recommendation from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and character in general should also be sent to the address below before Friday 18th May, 2018.

    All applications should clearly be marked with the Reference Number of the Advertised position “Application for the position of (position applied for)”and submitted as follows:

    1. Ten (10) hard copies
    2. An electronic copy in PDF format by email be sent to the following email: appointments@kibu.ac.ke

    Applications must be submitted on or before Friday 18th May, 2018. Applications should be addressed as registered mail to:

    The Vice Chancellor,
    Kibabii University,
    P.O. BOX 1699 – 50200
    BUNGOMA

    Or

    Addressed to

    The Vice Chancellor
    Kibabii University,

    and Dropped at

    Kibabii University-Main Campus,
    Administration Block, Third Floor, Room ABA 308,

     

    Note: Kibabii University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

    FORMAT OF CURRICULUM VITAE

    (For Administrative Staff, Parts 3.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and 10.0 are optional)

     1.0 Personal Information

    • Name (Full Name)
    • Date of Birth
    • Marital Status (Optional)
    • Children (Optional)
    • Address
    • Telephone
    • Cell phone
    • Email Address
    • Languages
    • Citizenship
    • Gender
    • Place/County of Birth

    2.0 Qualifications:

    List all your academic qualifications in chronological order starting with the most recent.  Include the following:-

    Institution attended and Year of award, and training certification.

    • Academic
    • Professional Courses
    • Other Courses

    3.0 Fellowships:

    List internship and fellowships, including organization, title and dates.

    4.0 Employment History/Work Experience

    List in chronological order, starting with your current employment.  Include details of position held, and place of work.

    5.0 Administrative Responsibilities

    • Deanship, Head of Department, Departmental Examination Coordination, Time tabling
    • Other administrative responsibilities as applicable for Administrative staff.
    • Should show the institution and dates

    6.0 Postgraduate Supervision

    • List completed and on-going supervision including name(s) of student (s), registration number, title of thesis, date of completion, year of graduation and award of Degree of Certificate starting with the most recent.
    • Ph.D supervision
    • Masters supervision

    7.0 Conferences / Seminars / Workshops

    • Participation in workshops / conferences
    • Presentation of papers at academic and professional conferences / exhibitions
    • Convening and coordinating conferences

    One should clearly indicate:

    1. The date
    2. Theme
    3. Title
    4. Venue

     8.0 Research and Publications to include

    • Articles in refereed journals – Name of journal, year of publications and authors (all names), title of paper, the volume and pages in the journal.
    1. Local Journals / Kenyan
    2. International Journals

    One should clearly show:-

    1. Individual Publications
    2. Joint Publications
    3. Publications with students
    • Articles /Papers in Conference Proceedings
    • Books – indicate Authors and Editors, Year of publication, place of publication and ISNB Number.
    • Chapters in Books – Give Author of book, Title of Chapter, Title of Book, Editor, Publisher Name, Place of Publication and Year of Publication
    • Networking and collaboration with external organizations – one should show nature of collaborating organizations, initiators etc.
    • External /Internal Research grants (show dates, duration and amounts).

    9.0 Recognition

    • National
    • External Examiner in other Universities
    • Referee / Reviewer for professional periodicals
    • Being invited to a conference as guest speaker
    • Awards
    • Appointment to Boards
    • Community outreach

     10.0 Academic Leadership

    • Outstanding innovation, Product Development
    • Initiating or leading research project
    • Initiating new academic programmes in Department /School/Faculty
    • Development Programmes external to Kibabii University

    11.0 Others

    • Appointments
    1. National
    2. Regional
    • International
    • Contribution to University Advancement
    • Membership to Professional Bodies (Indicate membership number and category of membership)
    • Referee’s

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