Career Opportunities at Machakos University

Reference Number: MKsU/ICT/01/22

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system algorithms and models used in designing ICT systems for the University to ensure they fully capture the needs of the intended users of the system.
• Coordinate protocol types for the network systems for effective implementation of specific operation supported by the specific procedures.
• Coordinate the development of ICT infrastructural implementation plans for the University. To ensure the intent of output is relevant and necessary prioritization of implementation steps.
• Ensure optimum system security application in all areas.
• Ensure there is compliance of software licensing laws
• Coordinates the preparation of contracts between the University and other entities on matters pertaining to ICT.
• Ensure disposal action is promptly carried out.
• Prepare Service budget, procurement plan, performance targets and work plan
• Prepare ICT project handover reports to inform on the success of the project objectives as well as provide a user manual for the new CT upgrades for guiding users.
• Develop and train staff on use of virtual programmes
• Maintain and regularly update the assets register for all assets in the Department for accountability purposes.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must have an eamed PhD degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution, with nine (9) years of experience in a relevant field three (3) of which must be at (Grade 12 or equivalent:
  OR
• Must have an earned Master’s degree in Computer Science in information Technology or equivalent professional qualification with twelve [12] years” experience in a relevant field. three (3) years of which af Grade 12.
• Registration with a professional body and relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage

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Reference Number: MKSU/DUL/03/22

Key Responsibilities

• Overall planning, administration and management of Library service:
• Developing, implementing and monitoring policies, strategies, procedures and work plans.
• Manage selection, acquisition, organization and dissemination of Library resources and services.
• Promotion and marketing of Library services.
• Developing services for physically and visually impaired.
• Ensuring that the Library meets the needs of precise groups of users including Post Graduate Students and Persons Living with Disability.
• Ensuring different Library systems and services function effectively.
• Participation in capacity building and mentorship of Library staff.
• Working in collaboration with schools to develop and implement Information Literacy Program.
• Planning, coordinating and assigning duties and responsibilities to Library staff.
• Monitoring Library procedures in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements:
• Keeping abreast with emerging Library and information trends and especially on Knowledge management.
• Promoting and developing local and international partnerships for the benefit of the Library.
• Monitoring and evaluation of Library services.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Appliction Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Should have a Master’s degree in Information Science/Library Science and served as a Deputy Head of University Library for three (3) years or as Senior Librarian Grade 13 or equivalent.
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body: and
• An earned Ph.D. will be an added advantage

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Reference Number: MksU/PC/02/22

Key Responsibilities

• Collect annual departmental performance targets for the upcoming year so as to aid in development of the university wide performance targets
• Develop an annual draft of the university wide performance targets in form of a manual for onward transmission of the same to the government for approval
• Participate in the negotiation process with the ministry of education and office of the president every year so as to present the university wide performance targets and deliberate on approval of the target’s manual
• Ensure proper dissemination of the reviewed and approved performance target manual to the various departments every year so as to act as a guide in development of strategies to achieve targets
• Develop a guideline on key indicators to guide in monitoring and evaluation of departments in line with their set targets
• Oversee the continuous monitoring and quarterly evaluation of departments in line with their approved targets so as to measure conformity to the targets as well as offer recommendations to resolve any deviations.
• Develop the schedule for reporting on performance contracting by departments as well as oversee adherence to the same so as to facilitate the development of quarterly university wide reports for onward transmission to the government.
• Respond to adhoc queries raised by the university’s management committee on performance contracting so as to avail the necessary clarifications for decision making.

Application Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Master’s degree in Strategic Management/Monitoring and Evaluation/Management Science. (11) years
• Member of a recognized professional administration or management body.
  OR
• A Bachelor’s degree with twelve (12) years’ experience three (3) of which must have been at the level of Senior Administrative Assistant I Grade 11 or it’s equivalent.
• Must be Computer Literate.
• Ph.D. degree will be an added advantage.

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Reference: MksU/F/02/21

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include:

• preparation of management reports and financial statements regarding hotel payments to facilitate decision making
• File statutory returns with the relevant authorities to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure payment of casual employees is properly processed and paid
• Provide input in the budgeting process of the department.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must have an eamed M.Sc. in Accounting/ Auditing, MBA (Accounting or Finance) plus CPA Part II.
• Three (3) years relevant working experience.
• Membership to Professional Body,
  OR
• Must have an earned Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting/Finance option)/ Audit or equivalent) and CPA Part III.
• Six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which as Accountant Il/ Internal Auditor 1 Grade 9/10 or equivalent.
• Membership to Professional Body.
• Must be Computer Literate (Accounting packages)