Job Openings at Mount Kenya University (MKU)

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, a suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professional with impeccable track record is required to fill this position.

In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, empathetic, flexibility and adaptability, team player, honest and accountable.

The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Qualification

Qualifications (Education Skills and Experience)

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
2. Must be registered as Clinical Officer with Clinical Officers Council.
3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
4. Must be Computer Literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities

1. To examine, diagnose and treat patients’ common ailments at theUniversity health facility.

1. To guide and counsel patients, clients and staff on Health issues.
2. To sensitize patients and clients on preventive health.
3. To carry out minor surgical procedures as per training skill.
4. To collect and compile clinical data.
5. To filter and refer patients and clients to appropriate health facilities.
6. Supervises/oversees junior health workers.
7. Examine, diagnose and treat patients in the University clinics.
8. Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirement

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine or related area of specialization from a recognized Institution.
2. Must be registered as Clinical Officer with Clinical Officers Council.
3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.
4. Must be Computer Literate.

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In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, a suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professional with impeccable track record is required to fill this position.

In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; highly organized and detail-oriented, good researcher, lover of books, knowledge and learning, strong commitment and self-discipline, diligent, team player, honest, accountable, ethical and loyal, punctual and technologically competent.

The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Qualification

Qualifications. (Education Skills and Experience)

1. Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (IT / ICT option).
2. 3years’ experience as Librarian or its equivalent.
3. Must be a member of a relevant professional body.
4. Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal.
5. Must be Computer literate.

OR

1. Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science

(IT/ICT option).

1. 5 years’ experience as Systems Librarian or its equivalent.
2. Must be a member of a relevant professional body.
3. Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal.
4. Must be Computer Literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities

1. Designs, plans, implements and evaluates the present and future automation needs of the Library, making recommendations for implementation to the Library administration.
2. Management of E-resources, platforms and relevant software for access to e-content by students and staff.
3. Coordinate, Library wide training on use of automated systems, creating in house documentation as needed.
4. Manage the daily operations of the Library automated systems and workstations, remaining on call at all times.
5. Integration of the Library’s automation and communication systems, including the innovative interfaces system, LANs, Web server, Internet access, telecommunications and related evolving systems.
6. Design and maintain the library website as a marketing tool for library operations and services.
7. Develop and recommend policy and procedures for use of computers and computer systems.
8. Installs and configures computer hardware and software.
9. Oversees training and instruction of library users on computer services, related user software and evaluates performance.
10. Keeps current of all new technological procedures, processes and equipment in the Library.
11. Compiles, interprets usage statistics for e-content and prepare reports on the same.
12. Monitors all system functions and is responsible for proper operations.
13. Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirement

1. Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (IT / ICT option).
2. 3years’ experience as Librarian or its equivalent.
3. Must be a member of a relevant professional body.
4. Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal.
5. Must be Computer literate.

OR

1. Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science

(IT/ICT option).

1. 5 years’ experience as Systems Librarian or its equivalent.
2. Must be a member of a relevant professional body.
3. Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal.
4. Must be Computer Literate.

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The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Qualification

Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)

1. Bachelor’s degree in in Nursing from an accredited institution.
2. Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.

1. 3 years’ experience at Grade 8 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

1.   Higher Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution.
2.  Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.
3.  5 years’ experience as a Nurse Assistant within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized institution.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provision of Nursing care and counselling.
2. Observe patients’ vital signs, review and maintain patients’ records and reports from assistant nurse and where appropriate escalate matters to the chief clinical officer for action.
3. Ensure care and patients assisted in movement within the health centre.
4. Carry out simple procedures like, dressing simple wounds while referring difficult procedures to the Clinical Officer.
5. Ensure proper maintenance of patient records.
6. Plan, supervise and co-ordinate nursing care.
7. Ensure availability of medical supplies and keep inventory of medical supplies.
8. Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the clinic environment.
9. Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirement

1. Bachelor’s degree in in Nursing from an accredited institution.
2. Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.

1. 3 years’ experience at Grade 8 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

1.   Higher Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution.
2.  Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.
3.  5 years’ experience as a Nurse Assistant within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized institution.

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In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, a suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professional with impeccable track record is required to fill this position.

In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; highly organized and detail-oriented, strong commitment and self-discipline, diligent, team player, honest, accountable, ethical and loyal, punctual and technologically competent.

The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Qualification

Qualifications. (Education Skills and Experience)

1. Diploma in Library and Information Science (IT / ICT option) with ICT Certification in Networking, User support.
2. 3 years’ experience in a similar position.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Managing the Helpdesk system.
2. Following -up on reported faults.
3. Quantifying the faults reported.
4. Ensuring staff mailing system is running effectively.
5. Assigning intranet and e-mail accounts to staff members.
6. Carrying out staff needs assessment.
7. Coordination of staff training on ICT.
8. Managing Centre the daily operation of the library’s automated systems at the ODeL Centre.
9. Verifying pro-forma invoices against order cards.
10. Circulating published catalogues to departments.
11. Supervising filing and updating of Library records.
12. Undertaking short loan reservations.
13. Receiving and recording journals in card indexes.
14. Assisting in keying in of data into the computer.
15. Clearing library users.
16. Undertaking registrations of new Library users.
17. Analyzing library statistics.
18. Educating Library users.
19. Preparing draft report on library use statistics.
20. Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirement

1. Diploma in Library and Information Science (IT / ICT option) with ICT Certification in Networking, User support
2. 3 years’ experience in a similar position

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In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, a suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professional with impeccable track record is required to fill this position.

In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; time management skills, computer literate, have technical skills on brailler handling, Patient and empathetic.

The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Qualification

Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)

1. Certificate or diploma or equivalent in Brailling and debrailling.
2. Professional training and paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with disabilities.
3. Knowledge of Braille transcription methods.
4. Knowledge of general problems and behaviors of visually impaired students.
5. Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for assisting with the skill development and educational progress of visually impaired students.
6. Ability to perform Braille transcription work.
7. Ability to operate Braille equipment, a computer and specialized software and Braille embosser.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and responsibilities

1. Perform a variety of Braille transcription work.
2. Assists Lecturer with the preparation of classroom and teaching materials for visually impaired students; and assists with the instruction and supervision of students.
3. Transcribes materials from print to Braille and Braille to print.
4. Operate braille equipment and/or computers in transcribing materials from print to Braille.
5. Provide specialized assistance in Braille reading and writing.
6. Maintain confidentiality to protect privacy of students, families and staff.
7. Assist with the supervision, guidance and instruction of students in a wide variety of areas.
8. Check students’ progress and assists with individual work assignments.
9. Administer tests, assignments and examinations.

Requirement

1. Certificate or diploma or equivalent in Brailling and debrailling.
2. Professional training and paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with disabilities.
3. Knowledge of Braille transcription methods.
4. Knowledge of general problems and behaviors of visually impaired students.
5. Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for assisting with the skill development and educational progress of visually impaired students
6. Ability to perform Braille transcription work.
7. Ability to operate Braille equipment, a computer and specialized software and Braille embosser.
8. Must be trained in orbit reader 20.

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In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, a suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professional with impeccable track record is required to fill this position.

In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; time management skills, honesty and integrity, communication skills and empathy, conciliatory attitude.

The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level is required to:

1. Assist in the implementation of administrative functions of the department.
2. Take minutes in various university committees and departmental meetings.
3. Any other duties assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.

Requirement

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Office Management/Human Resource /Business Studies/Social Sciences.
2. 3 years’ experience as an Administrative Assistant or comparable position.
3. Be computer literate.

OR

1. Higher National Diploma in Business Administration/Office Management/Human Resource /Business Studies/Social Sciences.
2. 3 years’ experience in Grade 7 at MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

1. Diploma in Business Administration/Office Management/Human Resource /Business Studies/Social Sciences.
2. 5 years’ experience in Grade 7 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

N/B Having a secretarial background will be an added advantage.

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In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, a suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professional with impeccable track record is required to fill this position.

In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; organizational skills, analytical skills, numeracy skills, information administration, innovation skills, interpersonal and communication skills.

The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensuring documentation and maintenance of students’ records in their respective departments.
2. Coordination of departmental activities.
3. Collecting, organizing, analysing and presentation of data.
4. Supervising staff assigned to you.
5. Ensuring compliance to university policies, procedures, and processes.
6. Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirement

1. Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Information Communication and Technology/ Statistics/ Mathematics /Economics or an equivalent.
2. Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in a comparable position.
3. Must possess relevant professional qualifications.
4. Must be proficient in MS Excel Office.

OR

1. Higher National Diploma in Social Sciences/Business Studies in relevant area or its equivalent.
2. 5 years’ experience at Grade 9 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
3. Must possess relevant professional qualifications.
4. Must be Computer Literate.

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In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, a suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professional with impeccable track record is required to fill this position.

In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; organizational skills, time management skills, honesty and integrity, communication skills and empathy, conciliatory attitude.

The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparing and booking all meetings for the officer to whom assigned.
2. Managing office float for the office to whom assigned.
3. Ordering and controlling office stationery for the office.
4. Managing, administrating over and coordinating all in-coming and out- going mails/correspondence.
5. Booking appointments/updating and maintaining the Diary for the officer to whom assigned.
6. Providing public relations/front desk services for the office to which assigned.
7. Filling/retrieval and maintaining of records for the office.
8. Acting as Secretariat to some meetings.
9. Supervising staff under him/her.
10. Accessing and utilizing online information.
11. Any other duties that may be assigned/directed by the immediate supervisor.

Requirement

1. Master’s Degree in a Business Administration/ Human Resource /Business Studies/Social Science or any relevant area of specialization.
2. 3 years’ experience as a Senior Secretary in MKU or in a comparable position.
3. Proficiency in IT applications and;

1. Shorthand III – 100 w.p. o Typewriting III – 50 w.p.m. o Business English III
2. Office Management III
3. Secretarial Duties II
4. Office Practice II
5. Commerce II /Accounting

OR

1. Bachelor’s Degree in a Business Administration/Office Management/Human Resource /Business Studies/Social Science or any relevant area of specialization.
2. 5 years’ experience as a Senior Secretary or comparable position.
3. Proficiency in IT applications and;

1. Shorthand III – 100 w.p.
2. Typewriting III – 50 p.m.
3. Business English III
4. Office Management III
5. Secretarial Duties II
6. Office Practice II
7. Commerce II /Accounting

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In addition to the above outlined and the below listed qualifications and responsibilities, the candidate should also possess the following skills; time management skills, honesty and integrity, communication skills and empathy, conciliatory attitude.

The candidate should also be physically fit as the job requires a lot of movement.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Office Management/Human Resource /Business Studies/Social Science or any relevant area of specialization.
2. Three (3) years’ experience as a Secretary.

OR

1. Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNEC or recognized institution.
2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Secretary.

N/B Having a secretarial background will be an added advantage.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparing and booking all meetings for the officer to whom assigned.
2. Managing office float for the office to whom assigned.
3. Ordering and controlling office stationery for the office.
4. Managing, administrating over and coordinating all in-coming and out- going mails/correspondence.
5. Booking appointments/updating and maintaining the Diary for the officer to whom assigned.
6. Providing public relations/front desk services for the office to which assigned.
7. Filling/retrieval and maintaining of records for the office.
8. Acting as Secretariat to some meetings.
9. Supervising staff under him/her.
10. Accessing and utilizing online information.
11. Any other duties that may be assigned/directed by the immediate supervisor.

Requirement

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Office Management/Human Resource /Business Studies/Social Science or any relevant area of specialization.
2. Three (3) years’ experience as a Secretary.

OR

1. Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNEC or recognized institution.
2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Secretary.

N/B Having a secretarial background will be an added advantage.