Career Opportunities at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills & Experience

Must Have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing professional training programmes or institutions, preferably in professional development sectors.

Key responsibilities also include

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Director in management and growth of professional training.
• Ensure all programs comply with industry standards and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate professional development initiatives and customized short courses for industry professionals.
• Provide leadership in the planning, implementation, and quality assurance of programmes under the Centre for Professional Studies.

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Qualification

Education, Skills & Experience

Must Have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant area and a Diploma in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), or its equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in managing or coordinating TVET programs in a higher education or skills training institution.
• Knowledge of national and regional TVET policies, curriculum development, and competency-based education and training.

Key responsibilities also include

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Director in the management and expansion of TVET programmes.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of TVET curriculum and training standards.
• Engage in teaching activities in area of specialization This includes preparing and delivering lectures, supervising student projects, developing instructional materials, and contributing to curriculum development
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with industry partners, regulatory agencies, and training centers to ensure relevance and quality of training.

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Qualification

Must have

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy
• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in a comparable position.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Head of Department

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach the units assigned, as outlined in the course outline in line with the course curriculum.
• Development of learning materials, timely preparation and submission of professional records and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Plan, develop and deliver appropriate learning plans for individual students.
• Assess students work and monitor their achievement
• Take part in the Course review process and adapt delivery patterns to meet student needs
• Examining and marking of Trainees’ Assessment Tests (C.A.Ts) and end of term assessments) and timely uploading of marks in the MIS of the units assigned
• Carry out Practical instructions for trainees and maintaining their portfolios of evidence
• Supervising students during assessments
• Contributing to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Participation in departmental meetings

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Qualification

Education, Skills & Experience

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or a related field.
• Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Master (Unlimited) – issued in accordance with the STCW Convention.
• Minimum sea service of 5 years at sea, with at least 2 years in command of seagoing vessels
• Understanding of national and international maritime regulations, especially those governing maritime training institutions.

Key responsibilities also include

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Malindi Maritime Academy and all maritime training programs.
• Serve as the contact person on maritime practices and safety within the training academy.
• Responsible for delivery and assessment of all maritime academy programmes ensuring adherence to the regulator’s standards and other established practices.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety standards and maritime regulations during training.