The Open University of Kenya aims to address the pressing issue of limited capacity in traditional universities by employing innovative teaching and learning methodologies, including online and distance education. By leveraging technology and flexible learning modes, the university seeks to accommodate a larger number of qualified students, enabling them to ...
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Support the implementation of the University’s Teaching and Learning Strategy for Open and Virtual Learning.
- Help develop and review policies, standards, and guidelines for digital teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Deliver professional development programmes to build faculty skills in digital pedagogy and online facilitation.
- Promote innovative teaching practices and the use of emerging technologies, including AI and automation tools.
- Coordinate the design and review of online courses to ensure quality, accessibility, and learner-centered design.
- Promote research and scholarship in digital pedagogy, online assessment, and learner engagement.
- Lead LearningOps practices by using data and analytics to improve teaching processes and student success.
- Build national and international partnerships to support academic development and teaching innovation.
- Mentor academic staff on online teaching, assessment, and course design.
- Facilitate communities of practice, workshops, and knowledge-sharing forums.
- Use Learning Analytics to support early alerts, student engagement, and data-driven interventions.
- Coordinate resources and report progress to the DVC, Academic Affairs.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, ICT, or a closely related discipline; alternatively, a Master’s in Education with a specialization in ICT, Digital Learning, EdTech or related field.
- A Bachelors degree in Education, ICT-in-Education or relevant field.
- A PhD in Education in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Training in teaching methodology, instructional design, e-learning, quality assurance, or higher education leadership.
- Certification or training in LMS use, digital pedagogy, online course development, or AI-in-Education tools.
- At least 9 years of relevant academic experience, including three (3) years in leadership roles involving programme management, curriculum oversight, quality assurance, and technology-enhanced learning.
- Proficiency in LMS platforms, digital learning tools, AI-supported learning technologies, and Learning Analytics.
- Strong knowledge of pedagogical models, teaching and learning policies, and academic standards.
- Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
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Duties
- Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill University objectives;
- Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding;
- Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues;
- Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing;
- Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output;
- Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness;
- Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence;
- Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development;
- Acquire patents for innovations to protect Intellectual Property rights;
- Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring;
- Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning;
- Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations;
- Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality;
- Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning;
- Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience;
- A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
- Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;
- Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- Attracted research or development funds;
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Supervising students on practical lessons.
- Conducting lab experimentation, data analytics and simulation.
- Participating in research and publication.
- Participating in outreach activities to disseminate knowledge and technologies.
- Developing proposals to source funding and solve societal challenges.
- Making available research findings for publication in academic journals.
- Mentoring students on project activities and life skills.
- Participating in the administration of assessments and examinations.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Have at least an Upper Second-Class Honors Bachelor’s degree, from a University recognized in Kenya
- Be expected to register for a relevant Master’s degree and
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- Have proficiency in ICT.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research, publish findings, and mentor students to meet University goals;
- Create innovative research proposals to secure funding and elevate student research opportunities;
- Produce scholarly publications to enhance professional growth and University research ranking;
- Advocate for innovative teaching methods both locally and globally;
- Lead research projects addressing community challenges and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration;
- Secure research funding and provide high-quality supervision for students;
- Design and implement curriculum for industry-ready graduates;
- Organize practical learning experiences and supervise Teaching Assistants;
- Set and moderate examinations to ensure quality academic standards;
- Provide individualized support to improve student performance and address their needs;
- Engage students in critical thinking and meaningful discourse;
- Undertake consultancies and showcase innovations to enhance the University's reputation;
- Establish collaborative partnerships for resource mobilization and community engagement;
- Present research findings internationally and contribute to societal development through volunteerism;
- Contribute to University management, administrative processes, and student well-being.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years, three (3) of which in the Grade of Tutorial Fellow/ Junior Research Fellow in the relevant field;
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers and;
- Registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields.
go to method of application »
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop research proposals and publish problem-solving publications;
- Attend conferences to share knowledge and build collaborations;
- Provide consultancy services connecting with industry;
- Supervise research projects and evaluate Undergraduate project defenses;
- Foster collaborations with industry and other universities;
- Manage grants, research teams, and project expenses;
- Conduct practical activities for real-world learning and design experiments;
- Prepare course outlines and recommend relevant teaching materials;
- Provide learner support, curate content, and develop teaching materials aligned with the syllabus;
- Lecture to explain course content and set/administer assessments and exams;
- Moderate and invigilate exams to ensure fairness, mark exams, and grade students;
- Mentor students in their Undergraduate projects and supervise student attachments/internships;
- Present articles at relevant forums and engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities like environmental conservation;
- Plan weekly course content delivery and participate in Departmental and School Boards;
- Support student innovations for entrepreneurship and social progress.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Masters and Bachelor’s degree qualifications in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
- A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience in the Grade of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant or a comparable position;
- Be registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge in a number of fields;
- Proficiency in ICT.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Architect and manage hybrid cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP and On-Premise), utilising Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible) to automate deployment and scaling.
- Oversee high-availability database clusters (SQL & NoSQL), automating failover, backup recovery testing, and performance tuning using modern monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog etc.).
- Manage the University DevSecOps Implementation, integrating security tools into the CI/CD pipeline to automate vulnerability scanning for databases and servers.
- Manage enterprise virtualisation (VMware/Proxmox) and transition legacy apps to containerised environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Design and test immutable backup strategies and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to ensure resilience against ransomware and data loss.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years proven hands-on experience managing Data Centres and Cloud Infrastructure is essential.
- Advanced administrative expertise in both Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server is expected, supported by relevant certifications.
- Experience is necessary in virtualisation technologies, including VMware, Proxmox, and Hyper-V.
- Skill is required in managing and maintaining diverse database systems such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
- Proficiency is necessary in container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Essential Professional Certifications
- Relevant Professional Certifications including:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) qualification or Azure Solutions Architect Expert qualification.
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) qualification or Linux Professional Institute LPIC-3 qualification.
- CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) qualification.
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate qualification.
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) qualification or CISA qualification.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Design and manage SD-WAN, LAN, and Wireless mesh networks (Cisco/Huawei/Ubiquiti), ensuring 99.9% uptime.
- Deploy and manage Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW) with IDS/IPS, implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Network Access Control (NAC) policies.
- Manage secure authentication protocols (SSO, MFA, SAML, LDAP) across Active Directory and Azure AD.
- Utilise SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, AlienVault) for real-time log analysis and incident response, while conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
- Secure edge connectivity between the campus and cloud services (Direct Connect/Express Route, VPNs).
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited and recognised University is required.
- Minimum of six (3) years of proven hands-on experience in Network Engineering and Information Security is essential.
- Network infrastructure skills are necessary, including Internet Services, LAN & WAN (Cisco, Huawei, HP, Juniper Networking), Advanced routing and switching, Enterprise Wireless Management, and Infrastructure monitoring tools.
- Experience is an added advantage with Next Generation Firewalls and IPS/IDS, FortiGATE firewalls, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Remote Access (VPN), Virtualisation (VMware, Proxmox, Docker), Linux and Windows Server Systems.
Essential Professional Certifications
- Relevant Professional Certifications including:
- CCNP Enterprise (Cisco) qualification OR JNCIP-ENT (Juniper) qualification;
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) qualification;
- CompTIA Security+ qualification OR SSCP qualification;
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional qualification;
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) qualification OR Fortinet NSE 4/5 qualification or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) qualification.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Conduct research in emerging educational technologies, with emphasis on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, learning experience technologies, predictive analytics, next-generation learning platforms, and student support innovations.
- Pilot Generative AI tools (LLMs) for personalised learning and student support, and assess ethical AI practices in education.
- Implement data pipelines to harvest student performance data, using predictive analytics to identify at-risk students and improve retention.
- Design proofs-of-concept (PoC) for virtual labs, AR/VR learning environments, and gamified learning modules as part of EdTech Innovation.
- Translate complex educational data into actionable dashboards using PowerBI, Tableau, or Python/R for data visualisation.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business IT, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution is required.
- Well-versed in modern AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, Agentic AI, automation tools, and responsible AI practices is necessary.
- Solid understanding of AI and Machine Learning concepts is required, including Natural Language Processing, Chatbots, and effective Gen AI prompting techniques.
- Proficiency in Data Analysis is necessary, specifically using Python (with the Pandas and NumPy libraries), the R statistical programming language and SQL.
- Experience is required in Research activities, encompassing high-quality technical writing, contributing to grant proposals, and conducting detailed feasibility studies.
Essential Professional Certifications
- Relevant Professional Certifications including:
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate qualification.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate qualification.
- PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming qualification.
- AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty qualification.
- Tableau Certified Data Analyst qualification OR Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate qualification.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Build responsive, accessible Single Page Applications (SPAs) using modern frameworks (React.js, Vue.js, or Angular) for frontend development.
- Develop scalable microservices and RESTful/GraphQL APIs using Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), or Java (Spring Boot).
- Maintain code repositories (Git/GitLab), write automated unit and integration tests, and manage deployment pipelines as part of DevOps and CI/CD.
- Design efficient schemas for relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases.
- Apply OWASP Top 10 security standards to ensure secure coding practices and prevent vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and XSS.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field from an accredited and recognised University is required.
- Minimum of six (3) years of proven hands-on experience in full stack development is essential.
- Portfolio of deployed web/mobile applications is mandatory.
- Knowledge is required of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery).
- Knowledge is necessary for multiple back-end languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript frameworks, Angular, React and Node.js.
- Familiarity is required with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, web servers, Apache and UI/UX design.
- Outstanding organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail in design, coding and implementation are essential.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills are necessary.
Essential Professional Certifications
- Relevant Professional Certifications including:
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate qualification OR Azure Developer Associate qualification.
- PCAP (Python) qualification OR Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Developer qualification.
- Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate qualification.
- CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) qualification.
- Docker Certified Associate (DCA) qualification.
- (ISC) CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) qualification.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
- Manage the end-to-end operations of the LMS (Moodle/Canvas/Blackboard), including course provisioning, user management, and plugin integration.
- Collaborate with faculty to design SCORM/xAPI compliant content, ensuring all digital materials meet Accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).
- Deploy AI-driven helpdesk bots to handle routine LMS queries, and manage Tier 2/3 technical support for live classes.
- Moderate forums and implement gamification strategies (badges, leaderboards) to increase learner engagement.
- Pursue professional development and implement innovative strategies to enhance online education.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Business IT or a related field from an accredited and recognized University is required.
- Deep expertise in Moodle, Canvas, or Blackboard is necessary.
- Competence is necessary in eLearning Standards including SCORM, xAPI (Tin Can), and LTI integrations.
- A balance is required between team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectivity and openness to others' views.
- Strong empathy, customer service orientation, and instructional design basics are essential.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Relevant Professional Certifications including:
- Moodle Educator Certificate (MEC) qualification OR Blackboard Certified Specialist qualification.
- ITIL 4 Foundation qualification for Service Management.
- CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) qualification.
- Google UX Design Professional Certificate qualification.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, strategies, guidelines and plans;
- Compiling data on financial records, systems and processes;
- Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
- Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;
- Performing information systems audits;
- Undertaking audit investigations;
- Developing scripts for mining and analyzing data for routine internal audit activities;
- Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
- Undertaking audits on compliance of statutory provisions and internal regulations;
- Preparing documents and taking minutes of the risk and audit committee of the University; and
- Preparing internal audit reports.
- Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by their supervisors from time to time.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Passed CPA II (section 4) with 3 years relevant experience
OR
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accreditation institution.
- Certificate in Accounting in Packages, Audit Packages or computer applications relevant to auditing.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, strategies, guidelines and plans;
- Compiling data on financial records, systems and processes;
- Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
- Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;
- Performing information systems audits;
- Undertaking audit investigations;
- Developing scripts for mining and analyzing data for routine internal audit activities;
- Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
- Undertaking audits on compliance of statutory provisions and internal regulations;
- Preparing documents and taking minutes of the risk and audit committee of the University; and
- Preparing internal audit reports.
- Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by their supervisors from time to time.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Passed CPA II (section 4) with 3 years relevant experience
OR
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accreditation institution.
- Certificate in Accounting in Packages, Audit Packages or computer applications relevant to auditing.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Develop and implement ICT policies for strategic library leadership.
- Lead section planning to fulfill library mission.
- Conduct performance reviews for professional service.
- Administer library committees to design policies.
- Design and implement digital systems for optimal operations.
- Support staff and patrons in system usage.
- Manage disaster recovery plans for system security.
- Test and implement system upgrades and installations.
- Provide input for departmental budget allocation.
- Administer integrated library systems for service delivery.
- Extract management data for decision-making.
- Collaborate on implementing technologies for service improvement.
- Develop training and documentation for efficient software use.
- Provide input for departmental budget allocation.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in library and information studies (IT Option) or related field.
- Be registered to a professional body.
- Proficiency in library management systems design and implementation.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, strategies, guidelines and plans;
- Compiling data on financial records, systems and processes;
- Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors;
- Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;
- Performing information systems audits;
- Undertaking audit investigations;
- Developing scripts for mining and analyzing data for routine internal audit activities;
- Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports;
- Undertaking audits on compliance of statutory provisions and internal regulations;
- Preparing documents and taking minutes of the risk and audit committee of the University; and
- Preparing internal audit reports.
- Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by their supervisors from time to time.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Passed CPA II (section 4) with 3 years relevant experience
OR
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accreditation institution.
- Certificate in Accounting in Packages, Audit Packages or computer applications relevant to auditing.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
The duties and responsibilities shall include assisting in the following areas:
- Coordinating the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review of Human Resource policies, strategies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Planning, organizing, coordinating, and administering all Human Resource functions of the University.
- Coordinating staff recruitment, selection, appointment, promotion, deployment, transfers, discipline, separation, and succession planning in accordance with applicable policies and laws.
- Developing and coordinating the implementation of human resource plans, strategies, workforce plans, and skills inventories.
- Advising management on human resource planning, career development, succession management, and review of career guidelines.
- Coordinating organizational development initiatives, job evaluation, and job reviews to ensure optimal institutional effectiveness.
- Coordinating and monitoring staff performance management systems to enhance productivity and institutional performance.
- Coordinating the preparation of annual departmental budgets, personnel emoluments budgets, procurement plans, and ensuring optimal utilization of allocated resources, including training funds.
- Interpreting and ensuring compliance with labour laws, industrial relations frameworks, and all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring and managing industrial relations, staff welfare, and employee relations matters in line with best practices.
- Advising on the review of terms and conditions of service and ensuring fair and equitable application across the University.
- Ensuring effective utilization and deployment of human resources to meet institutional goals and operational needs.
- Designing and conducting surveys and assessments to obtain feedback from key stakeholders on Human Resource Management practices.
- Mentoring, coaching, and capacity-building of staff to support professional growth and leadership development.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Master’s degree in public administration, Business Administration or Human Resource Management or equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management.
OR
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management from an institution recognized in Kenya.
- Be a Certified Human Resource Professional.
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively.
- At least twelve (12) years’ cumulative relevant work experience of which three (3) years at supervisory level grade 13.
- Have outstanding professional competence in administration or Management.
- Member of a recognized professional administration or management body.
- A valid practicing certificate from Institute of Human Resource Management.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Spearheading the development, implementation and review of procurement policies, strategies, regulations and procedures;
- Coordinating purchasing, and control of materials;
- Overseeing the planning, organizing and coordinating Supply Chain Management Functions;
- Ensuring interpretation of existing procurement policies, regulations and procedures;
- Spearheading the preparation and implementation of the Procurement manual and templates;
- Coordinating internal auditing and evaluation of supply chain management processes;
- Coordinating periodic valuation of the Organization’s assets;
- Initiating the process of disposal of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment;
- Monitoring suppliers’ performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
- Ensuring periodic market research and surveys of goods and services are conducted;
- Negotiating major procurement contracts;
- Overseeing implementation and effective use of e-Procurement system;
- Coordinating preparation and consolidating Procurement budgets and plans;
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards relating to Procurement of goods, services and works;
- Ensuring timely Procurement of goods, services and works;
- Preparing and consolidating Procurement budgets and plans;
- Overseeing safe custody of procured goods;
- Overseeing periodic stock taking and stock audit;
- Liaising with suppliers to ensure that all queries are dealt with; and
- Providing Secretariat services to Procurement, Disposal and Tender Committees.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), Business Administration (Supplies Management option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must have been as procurement officer grade 12 or equivalent.
- Demonstrated a clear understanding of government development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them in supply chain management functions.
- Attended a management course(s) lasting not less than 4 weeks.
- Must be a registered member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
- Must have a valid Supplies Practitioners License.
- Knowledge of Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act 2015.
- Proficiency in computer applications with detailed understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Carrying out market survey and research;
- Carrying out disposal of stores and equipment in accordance to the laid down regulations and procedures;
- Coordinating the identification of unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment for disposal;
- Providing secretariat services to the Disposal Committee;
- Coordinating periodic stock control;
- Consolidating periodic stores returns;
- Maintaining an up-to-date database of the University’s assets;
- Authorizing issuance of stores;
- Coordinating preparation and management of inventory control register;
- Implementing inventory and assets management techniques and approaches;
- Implementing asset management systems;
- Maintaining assets register, transfer and valuation;
- Complying with Procurement Regulation;
- Preparing periodic and annual supply chain management reports and returns;
- Participating in quality management and performance contracting processes; and
- Supervising assigned staff.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Six (6) years’ relevant cumulative work experience, three (3) of which that should have been at the grade of Procurement Assistant I or in a comparable position;
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Procurement and Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Procurement and Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution will be an added advantage;
- Registered with relevant professional bodies; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Prepare the annual report and financial statements in compliance with IPSAS standards.
- Prepare quarterly financial reports along with the corresponding Council reports.
- Serve as the liaison officer for both internal and external audit exercises.
- Lead the preparation of annual and revised recurrent and capital development budgets.
- Financial reporting of research grants, donors and other collaborative activities.
- Organize and manage accounting sections, including directing, controlling, and coordinating routine and non-routine accounting activities.
- Interpret financial policies, administer budgetary control systems, and implement management accounting processes.
- Lead the implementation and management of the finance modules within the ERP system.
- Provide advice on financial policies to ensure sound accounting practices and compliance with relevant financial laws and regulations.
- Train, mentor, and develop finance staff.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Master’s Degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, finance or Business Administration and;
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, finance or Business Administration.
- CPA (K) and nine (9) years’ experience, three (3) of which Must be at the level of Accountant 1 grade 12 or equivalent from a comparable institution.
- Registered with ICPAK and in good standing.
- Active engagement in preparation of budgets, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Shown merit and ability reflected in work performance and results.
- Certificate in proficiency of application of ERP systems and Advanced Excel in processing transactions.
- Knowledge of grant cost applications, donor financial management, and compliance with donor regulations will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 2012 (regulations 2015), Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, local taxation laws and all other laws governing management and financial reporting.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Providing legal advice on contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations binding on the University, and advising the Council on its legal duties and governance responsibilities.
- Drafting, reviewing, and managing all University contracts, conveyancing matters, and litigation, and ensuring representation of the University before courts and other legal fora.
- Leading the development, review, harmonization, and implementation of University laws, policies, regulations, codes, rules, guidelines, and .agreements to ensure consistency with the University mandate and applicable laws.
- Managing and monitoring all litigation matters, including liaising with external advocates to ensure effective legal representation and timely resolution of cases.
- Establishing and maintaining systems for documenting enforcement and compliance activities, and developing legal accountability frameworks for University personnel.
- Providing legal opinions, interpretation of laws, and legal training to staff, and disseminating relevant legal requirements across the University.
- Coordinating the formulation and implementation of legal services policies, strategies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Reviewing internal and external requests requiring legal approval to ensure legal soundness, advising accordingly, and overseeing proper implementation.
- Managing the University’s Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms.
- Maintaining and updating the University’s conflict of interest and gifts registers, and ensuring timely filing of statutory and annual returns with relevant authorities.
- Overseeing authentication of documents issued to or held by the University as collateral, securities, or loan support documents, and handling related conveyancing matters.
- Coordinating legal research, investigations, preparation of witnesses, and other pre-trial and hearing activities.
- Maintaining up-to-date records of gazetted matters and legal notices affecting the University.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements through periodic legal and compliance audits.
- Spearheading the development and implementation of departmental work plans, budgets, performance contracts, quality management systems, and performance contracting processes.
- Coordinating legal audits and ensuring institutional compliance with governance standards, ethical requirements, and best practices.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited and recognized university.
- At least six (6) years of relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in grade 12 or equivalent.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law.
- Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- Must have a valid practicing license.
- Supervisory course lasting for at least two (2) weeks cumulatively.
- Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
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Purpose
The holder of this position may be deployed to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor to provide high-level personal assistant, coordination, strategic administrative, and corporate governance support services aimed at driving the effective implementation of the University’s vision, mission, strategic priorities, and governance framework.
The duties and responsibilities shall include:
- Developing and implementing administrative strategies aligned with the University’s strategic plan, and coordinating policy formulation and implementation across departments while advising top management.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety laws, safeguarding confidential records, and maintaining efficient, secure, and accessible documentation and records management systems.
- Managing and coordinating administrative operations, including transport, logistics, and asset management, to ensure efficient and uninterrupted service delivery.
- Supervising administrative staff, providing leadership and guidance, and coordinating training and capacity-building programs to enhance performance and professional development.
- Advising on resource planning, including manpower, budgetary allocations, and utilization, and supporting the setting and monitoring of departmental performance targets.
- Providing secretariat services to University committees, including preparation of agendas, coordination of meetings, and accurate recording and dissemination of minutes and decisions.
- Implementing administrative policies and procedures within departments and advising Heads of Departments on operational and administrative matters.
- Ensuring compliance with Quality Management Standards (QMS) and coordinating the implementation of performance management systems within the deployed function.
- Coordinating the development, review, and implementation of administrative policies to ensure alignment with University goals and regulatory requirements.
- Advising on resource allocation for departmental operational needs, including procurement, utilization, and maintenance of equipment and assets.
- Maintaining organized, up-to-date, and secure documentation and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and ease of retrieval of records.
- Monitoring and evaluating departmental performance against agreed targets and standards, and providing feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Performing any other relevant duties as may be assigned to support the effective functioning of the University.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- CS Level III or its equivalent.
- At least twelve (12) years of cumulative relevant work experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a headship or senior management position in a university or equivalent institution.
- Registration and active membership in a recognized professional body.
- Proficiency in computer application packages.
- A Senior Management, Leadership, or Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of administrative functions of the division, department, school, Unit or section.
- Taking minutes in various committees.
- Supervision of staff under them.
- Advice the head of department on all matters relating to the department.
- Assist in the setting and implementation of the departmental PC targets.
- Assist in the adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS) for the implementation of the performance management system of the department.
- Support planning and budgeting in the division, department, school, Unit or section.
- Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized University.
- Be proficient in computer applications packages.
- Have one (1) year of relevant administrative experience.
- Certified Secretaries (CS) Level I will be an added advantage.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Posting of banking payments;
- Handling daily transactions for petty cash;
- Receiving and making payment;
- Preparing payment transactions;
- Reconciling supplier statements as received;
- Entering primary data and balancing of cash books, imprest and advances ledgers;
- Processing Imprest /travel advances and following up on surrenders;
- Writing Cheques and posting payments and receipting vouchers in cash books; and
- Preparing and filling records on payments/Cash receipts.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- CPA I (Section 2) or Diploma in a relevant course from a recognized institution
- Served at least 3 years at the level of Accounts Clerk/Accounts Assistant III or in a comparable position.
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Carrying out routine checks on vehicles;
- Driving motor vehicle as authorized;
- Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
- Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
- Ensuring the safety of persons and/or goods in the vehicle;
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
- Detecting and reporting malfunctioning vehicles; and
- Maintaining records on repairs and maintenance.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification;
- At least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Driver III or its equivalent;
- Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles or plants which the officer is required to drive;
- Passed Occupational Trade Test for Drivers Grade III from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or Ministry of Roads and Public Works;
- First-Aid Refresher Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
- Passed Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or Ministry of Roads and Public Works;
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service; and
- Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Collecting, maintaining, and managing statistical and administrative records.
- Handling accounts and personnel-related transactions.
- Receiving, sorting, filing, and dispatching correspondence and applications.
- Maintaining an efficient filing and records management system, including digitization.
- Preparing documents, including initial store issuance documents and Pay Change Advices (PCAs).
- Compiling, collating, and assisting in the analysis of data.
- Maintaining stores, equipment inventory, and general office supplies.
- Monitoring office cleanliness and coordinating general office services.
- Printing, binding, and preparing documents and materials as required.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent qualification;
- Passed the Proficiency Examination for Clerical Officers;
- Proficiency in ICT
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties
- Collecting, maintaining, and managing statistical and administrative records.
- Handling accounts and personnel-related transactions.
- Receiving, sorting, filing, and dispatching correspondence and applications.
- Maintaining an efficient filing and records management system, including digitization.
- Preparing documents, including initial store issuance documents and Pay Change Advices (PCAs).
- Compiling, collating, and assisting in the analysis of data.
- Maintaining stores, equipment inventory, and general office supplies.
- Monitoring office cleanliness and coordinating general office services.
- Printing, binding, and preparing documents and materials as required.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
Must Have
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent qualification;
- Passed the Proficiency Examination for Clerical Officers;
- Proficiency in ICT
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- All applications should be submitted with an Application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid email addresses, telephone contacts, copies of certificates, National ID, and other testimonials; These shall be uploaded at the relevant attachment sections within the OUK recruitment portal.
- Applicants with degrees from foreign Universities MUST attach letter(s) of recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE) as part of the application document.
- Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and shall be required to ask three (3) of their referees to share references directly to the University using a system mechanism that shall be provided.
- Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya will be upheld and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Note that the Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable OR Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.
Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 2nd February, 2026.
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