Employment Opportunities at Makueni University College (MUCO)

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Academic & Student Affairs - ASA), the Registrar – Academic and Student Affairs will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of academic and student affairs. The role involves the formulation and implementation of academic policies and curriculum to enhance knowledge dissemination and contribute to the advancement of various fields.

Minimum requirements
For appointment to this position, a candidate must: -

• Have PhD from a recognized institution where applicable;
• Have Master’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Have Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Have Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ work experience, four (4) of which must be at senior management level;
• Demonstrate leadership skills and management of staff at University level;
• Have proven capacity to promote learning, teaching and research;
• Have management course lasting not less than four(4) weeks cumulatively from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Be computer proficient and conversant with use of ERP system;
• Membership to a professional body and in good standing where applicable.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

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Reference MUCO/JP/ASA/02/2026 | Grade 6A | One post | Permanent and pensionable

• The Lecturer will teach, assess and undertake research in Communication Technology and EducationalCommunication Technology.

Minimum requirements

• An earned PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Communication Technology, Educational Communication Technology or a directly related specialization from an accredited and recognized university.
• Relevant bachelors and master’s degrees from universities recognized in Kenya.
• Where appointment on the basis of a master’s degree is permitted for a specialized field under the applicable approved standards, at least three years of university teaching, research or relevant industry experience.
• At least 24 publication points under the approved institutional scoring framework, of which at least 16 points must be from refereed journal articles.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, research, innovation and scholarly service.
   

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Reference MUCO/JP/ASA/03/2026 | Grade 6A | One post | Permanent and pensionable
The Lecturer will teach, assess and undertake research in Finance, Accounting and closely aligned business disciplines.
Minimum requirements

• An earned PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Accounting, Finance, and Economics with a Finance specialization, or Business Administration with a Finance or Accountingspecialization, from an accredited and recognized university.
• Relevant bachelors and master’s degrees in Accounting, Finance or a directly aligned discipline from an accredited and recognized university.
• Where appointment on the basis of a master’s degree is permitted for a specialized field under the applicable approved standards, at least three years of university teaching, research or relevant industry experience.
• At least 24 publication points under the approved institutional scoring framework, of which at least 16 points must be from refereed journal articles.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body, where applicable.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, research, innovation and scholarly service

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Reference MUCO/JP/ASA/04/2026 | Grade 6A | One post | Contract

• The Tutorial Fellow will support teaching and research in Information Communication Technology and related computing fields.

Minimum requirements

• An earned PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a directly related computing discipline from an accredited and recognized university.
• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a directly related computing discipline from an accredited and recognized university.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a directly related computing discipline from a university recognized in Kenya.
•  Evidence of academic, research, professional or industry capability relevant to the position.

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Reference MUCO/JP/ASA/05/2026 | Grade 7A | One post | Contract
The Tutorial Fellow will support teaching and research in Philosophy of Education and Educational Foundations.
Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor of Education degree or a relevant bachelor’s degree together with a recognized professional qualification in education, from an accredited and recognized university.
• A Master of Education or Master of Arts degree specializing in Philosophy of Education, or Educational Foundations with a clearly documented Philosophy of Education concentration, from an accredited and recognized university.
• Registration for, or demonstrated eligibility to register for, a relevant PhD or equivalent doctoral programme.
• Evidence of academic, research or professional capability relevant to the position.
   

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Reference MUCO/JP/ASA/06/2026 | Grade 7A | One post | Contract
The Tutorial Fellow will support teaching and research in History.
Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in History, or a Bachelor of Education Arts degree with History as amajor teaching subject, from an accredited and recognized university.
• A master’s degree in History or a directly related historical specialization from an accreditedand recognized university.
• Registration for, or demonstrated eligibility to register for, a relevant PhD or equivalent doctoral programme.
• Evidence of academic, research or professional capability relevant to the position

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Reference MUCO/JP/ASA/07/2026 | Grade 7A | One post | Contract
The Tutorial Fellow will support teaching and research in English language, Linguistics or Literature, according to departmental needs.
Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Linguistics or Literature, or a Bachelor of Education Arts degree with English as a major teaching subject, from an accredited and recognized university.
• A master’s degree in English, Linguistics, Literature or English Language Education from an accredited and recognized university.
• Registration for, or demonstrated eligibility to register for, a relevant PhD or equivalent doctoral programme.
• Evidence of academic, research or professional capability relevant to the position.
   

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Reference MUCO/JP/ASA/08/2026 | Grade 7A | One post | Contract
The Tutorial Fellow will support teaching and research in Mathematics and related quantitative fields.
Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree, or a Bachelor of Education degree with Mathematics as a major or teaching subject, from an accredited and recognized university.
• A master’s degree in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or a directly related mathematical discipline from an accredited and recognized university.
• Registration for, or demonstrated eligibility to register for, a relevant PhD or equivalent doctoral programme.
• Evidence of academic, research or professional capability relevant to the position.

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Reference MUCO/JP/ADM/09/2026 | Grade 6 | One post | Permanent and pensionable

• The Assistant Director will support institutional administration, policy implementation, service coordination and performance management.

Minimum requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant administrative experience, including at least three years in a senior administrative or comparable supervisory position.
• A master’s degree in Administration, Business Administration, Management or a directly related field from a recognized institution.
• A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resource Management or a relevant social science from a recognized institution.
• A leadership or senior management course lasting at least four weeks, cumulatively, from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional certification, registration and a valid practicing license where these are required by law for the duties of the post.
• Demonstrated competence in administration, policy implementation, staff coordination and institutional performance.

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Reference MUCO/JP/ADM /10/2026 | Grade 6 | One post | Permanent and pensionable
The Assistant Registrar will support admissions, academic records, examinations, student administration and implementation of academic policies.
Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree in Education, Educational Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Data Science, Information Science, Economics or a directly related field from an accredited and recognized university.
• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Data Science,Statistics, Mathematics, Information Science, Economics or a directly related field from an accredited and recognized university.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least three years in a supervisory position.
• A management course lasting at least four weeks, cumulatively, from a recognized institution.
• Membership in a relevant recognized professional body, where applicable. 
• Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated experience using an enterprise resource planning or student-information system.
• Demonstrated competence in academic administration, records governance and student service delivery.

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Reference MUCO/JP/ADM /11/2026 | Grade 10 | One post | Permanent and pensionable
The officer will support recruitment, employee records, performance management, staff welfare and implementation of human-resource policies.
Minimum requirements

• At least three years of relevant human-resource management experience in a comparable position.
• A diploma in Human Resource Management or Development, Industrial Relations, Business Management, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognized examination body.
• Registration and a valid practicing certificate where required under the Human Resource Management Professionals Act and applicable professional rules.
• Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential personnel records.

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Reference MUCO/JP/ADM /12/2026 | Grade 10 | One post | Permanent and pensionable
The Accounts Assistant will support transaction processing, reconciliations, records maintenance and preparation of financial information.
Minimum requirements

• At least three years of relevant accounting experience in a comparable position.
• An Accounting Technicians Diploma, a diploma in Accountancy, Accounting and Finance, oran equivalent qualification from a recognized examination body.
• Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated experience using a recognizedaccounting or enterprise resource planning system.
• Demonstrated accuracy, integrity and ability to maintain complete financial records.

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Reference MUCO/JP/ADM /13/2026 | Grade 9 | One post | Permanent and pensionable

The Accountant will prepare and review financial records, reconciliations, reports and compliance documentation.

Minimum requirements

• At least six years of relevant accounting experience, including at least three years in a responsible accounting or comparable position.
• An Accounting Technicians Diploma, a diploma in Accountancy, Accounting and Finance, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized examination body.
• Membership in a relevant recognized professional body where required for the functionsassigned to the post.
• Proficiency in computer applications and demonstrated experience using a recognized accounting or enterprise resource planning system.
• Demonstrated competence in financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls and audit support

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Reference MUCO/JP/ADM /14/2026 | Grade 7 | One post | Permanent and pensionable
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, one must:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Certificate in any of the following: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• At least six (6) years relevant working experience
• Supervisory course lasting for at least two (2) weeks cumulatively;
• Be registered with ICPAK or IIA-K and in good standing.
• Be registered and actively affiliated with IIA-K with good standing.
• Have outstanding professional competence and hands-on experience in Financial Management and reporting;
• Demonstrate high administrative capabilities;

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Reference MUCO/JP/ADM /15/2026 | Grade 11 | One post | Permanent and pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Taking oral dictation;
• Word and data processing;
• Managing e-office;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;
• Maintaining an up-to-date filing system in the office;
• Operating office equipment;
• Managing office protocol;
• Managing office petty cash; and
• Handling telephone calls and appointments.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) or
• Diploma in Office Administration or Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.