Job Openings at Kibabii University

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate: -

1. Must be a qualified medical doctor with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB/MBBS) degree from a recognized University.
2. Must have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Pediatrics; Cardiothoracic Surgery; Dermatology; Public Health or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
3. Must have Fifteen (15) years’ working experience 3 of which as Senior Medical Officer Scale 13 or its equivalent in a busy government or private medical institution;
4. Must Be registered by the Kenya Medical and Dentists, Practitioners Board;
5. Must have a current practicing license;
6. Be ICT Competent;
7. PhD Degree in a relevant area is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development), the Deputy Chief Medical Officer shall on the overall be responsible for the supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions of the Office of the Medical Officer.

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Ensure sustained and effective relationships between the University Health Centre and the University Management;
2. Ensure that the University Medical Centre operates in accordance with its vision, mission, plans and policies set by the Board, by overseeing quarterly Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E);
3. Shall be the Head of the University Health Centre;
4. Ensure prudent and economical resource management for the University Health Centre;
5. Oversee, promote and maintain the culture of clinical research and training and ensure that the Hospital has sufficient infrastructure facilities to support it;
6. Oversee, initiate, establish and maintain inter-institutional collaboration and strategic partnership with other relevant healthcare institutions in clinical referral, clinical research and training services in the region and beyond;
7. Develop and foster effective collaboration among the Hospital’s departments, staff leadership, faculty and other affiliated services to ensure an integrated approach to providing services, and fulfilling the clinical service delivery, research and training goals and objectives;
8. Promote and ensure a culture of compliance with all established statutory and professional regulations and requirements, good governance principles and best practices in the health center;
9. Oversee and ensure competitive compensation of human resources in order to attract and retain highly skilled individuals in the health Centre; and
10. Work through the Management team and medical leadership of the clinic, serving as a resource to help reduce costs, enhance revenues, achieve effective utilization and quality goals and objectives, analyze and utilize information to develop and support management decisions.

Terms and Conditions

Successful candidates shall hold office on a contract period of Five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time. Tutorial Fellow position is on a One (1) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

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GRADE AD 14 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate: -

1. Must have Masters of Law/Legal Studies degree from a recognized University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School with seven (7) years’ working experience three (3) as Senior Legal Officer Scale 13 or its equivalent;
2. Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with the current practicing certificate;
3. Must be registered with Law Society of Kenya;
4. Must have CPS (K) and member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya in good standing.
5. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
6. ICT Competence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Chief Legal Officer/Corporation Secretary shall on the overall be responsible for the supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions of the Office of the Chief Legal Officer.

The Deputy Chief Legal Officer/Corporation Secretary shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Ensuring compliance with Statutes, regulations and procedures;
2. Advising the Vice Chancellor and Council on legal obligations;
3. Drafting, reviewing and approving agreements, grant awards and contracts;
4. Overseeing management of land assets and Intellectual Property;
5. Keeping Custody of legal and Council documents;
6. Overseeing preparation of Council and legal reports;
7. Overseeing review of legal policies and practices;
8. Identifying, mitigating legal risks and developing remedial plans;
9. Representing the University in litigation and developing case strategy;
10. Reviewing progress of outstanding litigation;
11. Ensure that Council complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as best corporate governance practice, including disclosures;
12. Ensuring Council resolutions, internal policies and procedures comply with legal provisions;
13. Provide proper advice and resources required by Council members to discharge their duties;
14. Serve as the focal point for all Council communications and engagements;
15. Maintain accurate records of Council and Committee deliberations, ensuring they reflect proper exercise of fiduciary duties;
16. Manage all Council and Committee meeting logistics, attend and record minutes of all meetings and facilitate Council communications; and
17. Facilitate induction of new Council members and assist in their training and development.

Terms and Conditions

Successful candidates shall hold office on a contract period of Five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time. Tutorial Fellow position is on a One (1) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

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 GRADE AC 11

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

1. Master’s degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
2. Bachelor’s degree from accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
3. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
4. Registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the curriculum up to Bachelor’s level;
2. Preparing teaching/learning materials;
3. Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
4. Carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Lecturer.
5. Preparing students progress reports; and
6. Preparing publications and/or books.

Terms and Conditions

Successful candidates shall hold office on a contract period of Five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time. Tutorial Fellow position is on a One (1) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

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GRADE AC 12

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

1. PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University;
2. Must have served in the grade of Tutorial Fellow/Assistant Lecturer for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years research/industry experience;
3. A minimum of 24 publication points, of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
4. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
5. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
2. Coordinating course projects and practical work;
3. Preparing teaching/learning materials;
4. Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
5. Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
6. Preparing students progress reports;
7. Developing proposals for research funding;
8. Writing journal articles and books;
9. Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
10. Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
11. Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.

Terms and Conditions

Successful candidates shall hold office on a contract period of Five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time. Tutorial Fellow position is on a One (1) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

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GRADE AC 12

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University;
• Must have served in the grade of Tutorial Fellow/Assistant Lecturer for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years research/industry experience;
• A minimum of 24 publication points, of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
2. Coordinating course projects and practical work;
3. Preparing teaching/learning materials;
4. Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
5. Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
6. Preparing students progress reports;
7. Developing proposals for research funding;
8. Writing journal articles and books;
9. Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
10. Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
11. Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.

Terms and Conditions

Successful candidates shall hold office on a contract period of Five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time. Tutorial Fellow position is on a One (1) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

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GRADE AC 12

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

1. PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University;
2. Must have served in the grade of Tutorial Fellow/Assistant Lecturer for a minimum period of three (3) years or six (6) years research/industry experience;
3. A minimum of 24 publication points, of which sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
4. Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
5. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
2. Coordinating course projects and practical work;
3. Preparing teaching/learning materials;
4. Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
5. Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
6. Preparing students progress reports;
7. Developing proposals for research funding;
8. Writing journal articles and books;
9. Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
10. Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
11. Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.

Terms and Conditions

Successful candidates shall hold office on a contract period of Five (5) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of service as approved by University Council from time to time. Tutorial Fellow position is on a One (1) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.