Hostel Warden at Management University Of Africa

No of Positions: 3

JOB PURPOSE

The responsibility of hostel warden is to coordinate and oversee all activities and programs running in hostels. He/she is responsible for managing and ensuring proper maintenance and cleanliness of hostel facilities and maintaining a friendly environment in which each student can live and learn.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for the health, hygiene and general welfare of the students residing in the halls of residence.
• Attend to all matters of health, sickness, diet, sanitation and cleanliness
• Ensure that students observe the rules framed for their guidance and maintenance of decorum.
• In liaison with the security officer, ensure security of the students in and around the halls of residence.
• Visit the students at any time in their rooms for their welfare and safety.
• To supervise the maintenance of the hostel facilities provided and to plan for upgrading and maintenance of these facilities in the halls of residence.
• Arbitrate and /or mediating between student disputes thus ensuring good order and behavior is maintained in the hostels
• Available for “on call –duty” whenever required, which provides emergency cover in the evenings and weekends.
• Assisting the Hostel Administrator with the admission of new students
• Address grievances and complaints from students
• Providing relevant information about the students whenever it is required.
• Coordination of provision of health services
• In liaison with the health officer, offering appropriate first aid support .
• Taking part in implementation fire drills, crime prevention and health & safety awareness initiatives
• Responding to on–site emergencies (burst pipes, broken windows, burglaries, locked out of rooms etc.)
• Maintaining accurate records and writing reports to help to identify trends that may require action.
• To coordinate with the management for framing policies, rules and regulations.
• To perform any other responsibility assigned by the management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science
• Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be computer proficient (MS Office)
• Have excellent report writing skills.
• Be mature, works well under pressure and able to multitask.
• Have excellent negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Minimum one years experience in Student Affairs Department or working with the youth.