Job Openings at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Ref: KeMU/VC/DUAM/1/1/2023

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Director of University Advancement & Marketing is responsible for fundraising, alumni outreach, marketing, partnerships and collaborations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the university in the implementation of the Strategic Plan in the key priority areas related to university advancement;
• Work with the Senior Management team in fundraising for university operations and development;
• Build and maintain strong strategic linkages with the industry, research organizations, foundations and development partners;
• Develop opportunities for exchange programmes for staff and students;
• Spearhead marketing activities;
• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination to strengthen and expand the services provided by University Advancement Office;
• Spearhead the internationalization agenda of the University;
• Monitor and create database for university resource mobilization opportunities and position the university strategically;
• Strategically align available resources that best leverage the talent and tools necessary to reach resource mobilization goals;
• Build, manage, and steward a strong relationships with the University alumni;
• Build strong collaborative partnerships and networks and maintain regular communications with all stakeholders;

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be a PhD holder (preferably Marketing and Resource Mobilization) from a recognized institution;
• Must have at least three (3) years work experience in a recognized University or its equivalent, research institution or related organization; experience in marketing and fundraising shall be added advantage;
• Should have ability to lead, guide, coordinate and facilitate fundraising, marketing, outreach and collaboration activities;
• Should demonstrate skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Should demonstrate ability to spearhead the internationalization of the university;
• Should have proven record of working with financiers and development partners;
• Should have experience in grant writing and evidence of funded projects and initiatives;
• Should have proven networking and collaborative ability;
• The candidate should be fully compliant with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

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Ref: KeMU/ADM/DoS/2/1/2023

Reports to the Dean of students.

Job Description

The Students Counsellor will be expected to:-

• Provide guidance and counselling services to students and employees.
• Promote personal, social and career development.
• Provide appropriate interventions to assist employees/ students with psycho-social related problems.
• Identify employees/ students with social, psychological or health related problems and assist in getting solutions.
• Prepare, develop, review and monitor comprehensive counseling plans.
• Analyze and take appropriate action on feedback from student’s customer satisfaction surveys.
• Maintain accurate records of counseling services.
• Recommend to the University Management, those students who may need assistance.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution
• Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a University or public service office for at least six (6) years.
• Undertaken strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks.
• Undertaken counsellor supervision course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Undertaken trainer of facilitation course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week.
• Proficient in Computer Applications.
• Registered with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information.

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Ref: KeMU/ADM/DoS/3/1/2023

Job Description

The Assistant Students Counsellor will be expected to:-

• Provide counseling services at the University.
• Coordinate activities of Peer Counselors in the University
• Organize student’s orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services at the University.
• Keep an accurate record of counseling sessions with the students.
• Prepare and develop comprehensive counseling plan
• Liaise with academic advisors in identifying the students who need counseling and making the necessary arrangements to help them.
• Prepare and keep accurate records of counseling services at the University.
• Recommend to the University Management those students who may need further assistance.
• Recommending students for work-study programme.
• Supervise staff under them.
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution.
• Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a University or public service office for at least four (4) years.
• Trainer of Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information

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Ref: KeMU/AA/CS/I/I/2023

Responsible to the Chair of Department, a senior Lecturer/ lecturer shall have the following specifications;

Responsibilities:

• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department.
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of School or CoD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accredited institution.
• Must have at least 3 years of teaching and/or research experience at university level since becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow or six (6) years research/industry experience.
• Must have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as lecturer or equivalent of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) post- graduate degree students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Must have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or Workshops.
• Must show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching & Success in student supervision.
• Must show evidence of contribution to university life through active participation in departmental matters, students’ academic advising, School and University Meetings, committee membership and others.
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (where applicable)

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Ref: KeMU/AA/CS/2/I/2023

Responsible to the chairperson of department, a Lecturer shall have the following;

Specific responsibilities:

• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
• Provide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fundraising
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of School or COD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accredited Institution;

or

• Master’s degree in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience.
• Experience at University level or in research or industry and a minimum of 24 Publications points, of which at least 16 should be from refereed journal paper.
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (where Applicable). 

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Ref: KeMU/AA/IR/4/1/2023

Responsible to the Chair of Department, a senior Lecturer/ lecturer shall have the following specifications;

Responsibilities:

• Articulating the mission and vision of the University and the department.
• Initiating, planning and conducting research.
• Development of teaching and learning materials.
• Supervising postgraduate students in research activities.
• Participating in development and preparation of Departmental and Faculty development plans.
• Teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and post graduate students.
• Setting, moderating, administering, processing and marking examinations.
• Organizing and supervising educational activities for undergraduate students.
• Attending and participating in seminars, workshops, conferences etc. in relevant fields.
• Participating in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of curricular in the department.
• Participating in the departmental meetings and other activities for effective and efficient management of the Department and Faculty.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean of School or CoD as deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized or accredited institution.
• Must have at least 3 years of teaching and/or research experience at university level since becoming Lecturer/Research Fellow or six (6) years research/industry experience.
• Must have a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as lecturer or equivalent of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed journals.
• Supervised at least three (3) post- graduate degree students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
• Must have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars or Workshops.
• Must show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching & Success in student supervision.
• Must show evidence of contribution to university life through active participation in departmental matters, students’ academic advising, School and University Meetings, committee membership and others.
• Must be recognized and registered by relevant professional bodies (where applicable