Job Vacancies at Dedan Kimathi University

Grade 7

Qualifications

• Must have a KCSE/KCE with a mean grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent.
• He/she must be holder of Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNEC or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution OR
• Must be holder of Higher National Diploma in Secretarial
• Typing III, (50 WpM), Shorthand III, (100WpM), Business English II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Practice II, Commerce II, good Communication skills and must have Computer applications skills.
•  He/she should have at least seven (7) years of experience or must have served in the previous grade for 3 years.
• Must have computer application skills.

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Grade 6

Qualifications

• An applicant must have a KCSE certificate with a mean grade of C- (Minus) and above.
• Must be holder of Diploma in Secretarial studies or equivalent from KNEC or a recognized institution OR.
• Typing III (50 WpM) Shorthand III(90WpM), Business English II, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management III, Commerce II and Certificate in Computer Applications(Windows, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, PowerPoint and internet) from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least five (5) years experience or must have served in the previous grade for 3 years.
• Must have computer application skills

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Grade 12

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and Postgraduate Diploma in Law.
• He/she must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• He/she should be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya and have a current practicing certificate. Be ICT Competent.
• He/she should have at least three (3) post-qualifications relevant working experience in a busy firm or in a University OR have served for three (3) years at grade 11.

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Grade 7

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Diploma in Law from a recognized institution
• Must be an advocate and have a current practicing certificate

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Grade 8

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Higher Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree of Technology in relevant area or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years experience for those with Higher Diploma in a Research or Academic Institution while, the Bachelor Degree holders with experience will have added advantage OR have served for three (3) year at grade 7

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Grade 7

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Diploma or equivalent qualification in a technical field or/in addition a Diploma in Technical Education OR
• Must be a holder of Higher Diploma.
• He/she should have at least six (6) years experience in a Research or Academic Institution OR have served for at least three (3) years at grade 6

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Grade 6

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Diploma in relevant field or equivalent qualifications in technical field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience in a Research or Academic Institution OR should have served for three (3) years at Grade 5.

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Grade 7

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Diploma in IT or Computer Science and KCSE certificate with a mean grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent.
• Must be holder Higher Diploma (HD) in IT and Computer Science from a recognized.
• He/she should have at least five (4) years experience OR three (3) years at Grade 6.
• Must have good working knowledge and experience in hardware, networking, software, Linux, managing servers, knowledge in wireless communication devices and major pc applications.
• CCNA, MCSE certification will be an added advantage

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Grade 12

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Master’s Degree (Accounting/ Finance) in additional to Bachelor’s Degree plus CPA K or equivalent OR
• Must be holder of MBA Degree in addition to B.Com, CPA K and 3 years post-masters relevant work experience or 2 years post CPA (K)
• At least two (2) years post-masters qualifications work experience in accountancy in a learning institution, research or large public/private institution OR three (3) years work experience in Grade, 11.
• Be a registered member of a professional body

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Grade 6

Qualifications

• Must have KCSE/KCE certificate with a mean grade of C- (Minus).
• Must be holder of CPA part 2, Section III & IV OR Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent from Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and must be computer literate.
• He/she should have at least three (3) years in accountancy experience in a busy public office or a learning institution OR at least three (3) years in grade 5.

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Grade 5

Qualifications

• Must have KCSE /KCE certificate with a mean grade of C- (Minus)or equivalent
• Must be holders of CPA part I OR Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent from Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) from a recognized institution.
• He/she should have at least three (3) years at grade 4

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Qualifications

• Must be holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and supplies management OR Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or its closely related equivalent from a recognized university with a post-graduate diploma in purchasing
• Must be registered with relevant professional body.
• At least three (3) post qualifications work experience OR have served for three (3) years at the grade 8.

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Grade 6

Qualifications

• Must be holders of Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with a relevant professional body and at least two (2) years post-qualifications relevant work experience OR at least three (3) years’ experience at grade 5

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Grade 5

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Diploma in Supplies Management from a recognized institution.
• He/she must be registered with a relevant professional body and least three (3) years at Grade 4.
•  Must be computer literate

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Grade 8

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or Bachelor of Business Management and Office Management Degree or equivalent from a recognized Institution

OR

• Must be holder of Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies from Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent plus 3 years work experience or have served for 3 years in the previous grade AND
• Typing III, (50 WpM), Shorthand III (120WpM), Business English III, Secretarial Duties II, Office Management III, Commerce II and Personnel Management III
• Must have computer application skills.

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Grade 8

Qualifications

• Must have KCSE/KCE certificate with a mean grade of C + Plus or equivalent.
• Must be holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Social sciences, Economics, Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.
•  This is an entry grade and those with post-qualification work experience will have added advantage

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Grade 12

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Master’s Degree in Management, Planning, Human Resource Management, Economics, Public Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant field in addition to Bachelors degree. Those with Certified Public Secretaries part III will have added advantage.
• They should have at least three (3) years post-masters qualifications degree experience in a University, Research Institution, in a Government Department, Public Institution or reputable private firm OR have served for at least three (3) years at Grade 11.

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Grade 8

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Publishing, Media Studies and communication, with or without work experience.
•  Must be holder of HND in Machine printing technology, Book binding and print finishing, Information studies from a recognized institution.
• Should have three (3) years relevant work experience OR have served for three (3) years at Grade 7

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Grade 10

Qualifications

• Must be holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, or Mass communications or Photography from a recognized institution. Those with Bachelor degree in relevant field and a post graduate diploma in Journalism or mass communication or its equivalent from a recognized university will also be considered.
• He/she should have at least four (4) years post-qualifications work experience OR at least three (3) years at Grade 9