Fresh Openings at Kenyatta University

Roles and Responsibilities;

1. Providing dental care that will include providing diagnosis for common oral conditions, treating, prescribing and making referrals when needed.
2. Performing minor oral and maxillofacial surgery; prosthetics, and conservative dentistry
3. Facilitating admission, disease investigations of patients and writing reports
4. Collecting information on dental health information system.
5. Organizing discharge summaries, follow-up of patients and acting as the first on call on duty.
6. Administrative duties in the dental department.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in a Dentistry or its equivalent from a recognized university
• At least three (3) years post internship  work experience in a reputable dental Unit with a turnover of over 30 patients
• Registered with Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Valid Practice License
• Computer Literacy certificate
• Able to work under pressure
• Good customer service skills
• Good communication skills

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Roles and Responsibilities;

1. Assisting in Chair Side Dental Procedures.
2. Mixing materials according to manufacturer’s instructions/ as per indication by the dentist
3. Exposing, processing and mounting of radiographs
4. Seating and Dismissing of patients
5. Controlling the appointment book
6. Ensuring that the dental clinic is clean and tidy at all times
7. Cold sterilization procedure for all instruments
8. Collecting and packaging of sterile instruments
9. Ensuring general cleanliness of the dental clinic

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate in Dental Assistantship or related area from a recognized dental institution
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a busy dental facility
• Good customer service skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure

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Roles and Responsibilities;

1. Prepare annual work plan for the department so as to ensure that all relevant public health concerns are captured.
2. Oversee planning and implementation of public health programs for disease prevention
3. Interpret and ensure enforcement of public health and environmental laws to ensure compliance with national regulations and rules
4. Develop and coordinate follow up of defaulter TB patients to curb its spread
5. Vet and approve infrastructural development plans for safety to prevent accidents due to collapse
6. Inspect work places to ensure occupational safety and health
7. Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
8. Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.
9. Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
10. Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries for early intervention
11. Prepare preventive health reports including problem descriptions, analyses, alternative solutions, and recommendations
12. Provide information about potential health hazards and possible interventions to the media, the public and government for prevention and control
13. Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
14. Coordinate or integrate the resources of health care institutions, social service agencies, public safety workers, or other organizations to improve the community health.
15. Inspect food premises and food related activities to ensure occupational safety and health
16. Collaborate with other departments in the disposal of hazardous waste to ensure safe disposal
17. Report any notifiable diseases to the national public health office for prompt action to be taken
18. Advise the university on chemicals to be procured for vector control

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Public Health or equivalent from a recognized and registered institution
• At least three (3) years relevant  work experience in a reputable institution
• Registered with Public Health & Technicians Board.
• Valid Practice License
• Computer Literate
• Able to work under pressure

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Roles and Responsibilities;

1. Educate patients on how to prevent and improve conditions
2. Diagnose, assess and treat K.U staff and students with musculoskeletal ailments and offer treatment so as to relieve pain improve movement and general health status
3. Rehabilitate bed ridden and incapacitated patients in the wards to restore motion and ease movement
4. Carry out timely assessment and treatment of a mixed caseload of inpatients and to facilitate safe discharge home from the hospital.
5. To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of departmental policies
6. Carry out medical camps to support the less fortunate in KU environs

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent from a recognized and registered institution with at least three (3) years relevant work experience in a reputable institution.
• A Higher National Diploma or BSc. Physiotherapy will be an added advantage.
• Registered with Kenya Society of Physiotherapists or Physiotherapists Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practice License
• Computer Literate

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Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Transcribe print material into grade II English and Kiswahili Braille.
2. Transcribe printed mathematical statements and/or expressions into mathematics Braille notation.
3. Transcribe printed music into music Braille notation.
4. Transcribe printed material in a foreign language (English, French, German, Spanish and/or Arabic, etc.) into Braille.
5. Debraille material in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Music and Foreign Language Braille into print.
6. Using a computer, Braille translation software and a Braille embosser, produce hard copy Braille material.
7. Any other related duty as assigned.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognized university
2. Certificate in Braille Proficiency from a recognized institution.
3. Computer literacy certificate.
4. At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a well-established institution
5. Have knowledge and experience in working with braille translation software and Braille embossers

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Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and repair of braille machines as well as coordinate repairs with outsourced contractors.
2. Develop and implement preventative braille maintenance procedures.
3. Assist in production of braille material as directed when required.
4. Work with other colleagues in identifying, classifying and cataloging braille books and documents transcribed into Braille.
5. When required, train less experienced technicians as well as coordinate the work of support staff in performing duties related to the implementation of programs involving technical operations for which he or she is responsible.
6. Any other related duty as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An earned PhD degree or equivalent in Music Education / Performance /African Music or related field from an accredited and recognized university
2. At least four (4) years teaching and research experience since being appointed Associate Professor/Associate Research Professor;
3. Supervised at least five (5) postgraduate students since attaining Associate Professorship.
4. Accumulated at least ten equivalent publication points since attaining Associate Professorship;
5. Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Associate Professor.
6. Evidence of good quality teaching.
7. Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An earned PhD degree or equivalent in Music Performance/ Education/ Ethnomusicology or related field from an accredited and recognized university
2. At least three (3) years of University teaching experience as full-time Lecturer.
3. At least three (3) articles in refereed Journals since being appointed Lecturer
4. Successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters Students.
5. Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer.
6. Evidence of good quality teaching.
7. Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An earned PhD degree or equivalent in Music Performance/ Education/ Ethnomusicology or related field from an accredited and recognized university
2. At least three (3) years teaching experience at University Level
3. Evidence of good quality teaching.
4. Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
5. Show evidence of publishing in refereed journals.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An earned PhD degree or equivalent in   Language Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education Chemistry and Science education –Biology
2. At least three (3) years teaching/ research experience at the university level as a Senior Lecturer
3. Accumulated at least eight equivalent publication points as a Senior Lecturer
4. Supervised at least five (5) postgraduate students as a Senior Lecturer
5. Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Senior Lecturer.
6. Evidence of good quality teaching.
7. Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Master’s degree or its equivalent in General Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery or Plastic Surgery from an accredited and recognized university
2. At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer
3. Accumulated at least six equivalent publication points as a Lecturer
4. Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students as a Lecturer
5. Evidence of applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed as Lecturer.
6. Evidence of good quality teaching.
7. Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
8. Been registered by the relevant Professional Body with a valid practicing license
9. PhD of fellowship will be an added advantage

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An earned PhD degree or equivalent in Sociology or a related field from an accredited and recognized university
2. At least four (4) years of teaching experience at the university level
3. Four equivalent publication points;
4. Be registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
5. Evidence of good quality teaching.
6. Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An earned PhD degree or equivalent in Public Policy or Public Management/ Administration from an accredited and recognized university
2. Have a masters degree in addition to a first degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Leadership & Governance or related area from an accredited and recognized university.
3. At least two (2) years teaching experience at university level
4. Accumulated at least Four equivalent publication points;
5. Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable).
6. Evidence of good quality teaching.
7. Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops

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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Management / Administration or Leadership and Governance from a recognized and accredited university  plus at least three years post qualification work experience
2. Registration for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will be an added advantage.
3. Demonstrated potential for university teaching and research