Welcome to the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). The University is a fully fledged University and is the successor to the South Eastern University College (SEUCO) which was a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi.
The University has undergone tremendous growth since inception in 2008. The current student population stands at around 6,000 s...
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SALARY SCALE
- Basic salary: KES. 224,631.00 p.m- KES 345,816.00 p.m
- House allowance: KES. 73,715.00 p.m
- Commuter allowance: KES.13,000.00 p.m.
- Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
- Medical Cover: As provided by the University
Terms of employment
- The successful candidate will be engaged on Contract terms
Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities entail:
- Assisting the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Innovation) in the general administration in the Academic, Research and Innovation Division.
- Coordinating programmes/syllabi, rules and regulations governing the implementation of academic and research programmes and students conduct in the University.
- Coordinating continuous assessment of University and national examinations.
- Coordinating the preparation of teaching and examination timetables.
- Providing secretarial services to all Senate committees related to academics and student matters.
- Guiding Deans of Schools, Directors of Institutes and Chairmen of Departments in running of academic, research and outreach programmes at the respective levels.
- Coordinating and collect evidence for performance targets and preparation of the division’s performance contract quarterly reports.
- Overseeing the administration of student welfare services and integrity of the student data base.
- Working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Innovation) on teaching and technical staff development, training needs and research collaboration programmes.
- Coordinating teaching staff evaluation by students.
- Working closely with academic departments to ensure success in Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body interventions.
- Developing and administer the division’s budget.
- Planning student’s selection, admission and registration processes.
- Coordinating the administration and processing of examinations, academic transcripts and certificates.
- Communicating, follow-up and implement decisions of Management and Management Committees.
- Planning the semester schedule of classes each semester.
- Supervising the coordination, evaluation and certification of all graduation applications.
- Coordinating the allocation of resources for academic, research and outreach purposes.
- Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Innovation ).
REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:
- Have an earned PhD or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited University.
- Have a Master’s Degree in relevant area from an accredited and recognized University.
- Have Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited and recognized University.
- Have at least fifteen (15) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be at senior management level.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and management of staff at University level.
- Have management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively.
- Have proven capacity to promote learning teaching and research and development in a University.
- Be computer proficient and conversant with use of ERP system.
- Be a member of a recognized professional body (where applicable)
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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SALARY SCALE
- Basic salary: KES. 154,739.00 p.m- KES 283,221.00 p.m
- House allowance: KES. 58, 972.00 p.m
- Commuter allowance: KES.13,000.00 p.m.
- Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
- Medical Cover: As provided by the University
Terms of Employment
- The successful candidates will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms
Job Specifications
The key duties and responsibilities entail:
- Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
- Coordinating course projects and practical work;
- Preparing teaching/learning materials;
- Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
- Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
- Preparing students progress reports;
- Developing proposals for research funding;
- Writing journal articles and books;
- Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
- Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
- Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
- Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University;
- Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University;
- Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University and to influence international policy environment for improvement of life;
- Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways such as research and innovations;
- Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;
- Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, one must:
- An earned PhD in Criminology and Social Justice or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
- At least three (3) years teaching experience at the University level as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or six (6) years research/industry experience.
- A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or equivalent.
- Have attracted research or development funds as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or its equivalent.
- In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of a number of fields.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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SALARY SCALE
- Basic salary: KES. 121,928.00 p.m- KES 187,710.00 p.m
- House allowance: KES. 55,286.00 p.m
- Commuter allowance: KES.13,000.00 p.m.
- Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
- Medical Cover: As provided by the University
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Terms of employment
The successful candidates will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms
Job Specifications
The central role of the Lecturers is teaching & Supervision, research & innovation, and community outreach.
The key duties and responsibilities entail:
- Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
- Coordinating course projects and practical work;
- Preparing teaching/learning materials;
- Setting, invigilating and marking examinations/assignments;
- Carrying out research work in relevant field or specialization;
- Preparing students progress reports;
- Developing proposals for research funding;
- Writing journal articles and books;
- Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
- Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula; and
- Supervising Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students.
- Undertake consultancies with local and international organizations within areas of expertise to enhance the image of the University;
- Establish collaborative linkages and networks through communication, collaboration and participation for resource mobilization for the University;
- Present research findings and innovations to international conferences in order to increase the visibility of the University and to influence international policy environment for improvement of life;
- Engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities in various ways such as research and innovations;
- Execute budgets for student field trips for academic exposure and the application of theory;
- Control and manage research budgets to ensure accountability of allocated funds.
Requirements for appointment.
For appointment to this position the candidate must have:
- An earned PhD in Nursing Sciences with specialty in Medical Surgical Nursing or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
- Be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya and with a valid practicing License.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
OR
- Have a Master’s degree in Nursing Sciences with specialty in Medical Surgical Nursing or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University with at least three (3) years research/teaching/industry experience.
- Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya and with a valid practicing License.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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Requirements for Appointment
- An earned PhD in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized university.
- Be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and with a valid practicing License.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
OR
- Have a Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University with at least three (3) years research/teaching/industry experience.
- Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and with a valid practicing License.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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Requirements for Appointment
- An earned PhD in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized university.
- Be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and with a valid practicing License.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
OR
- Have a Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University with at least three (3) years research/teaching/industry experience.
- Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and with a valid practicing License.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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Requirements for appointment.
For appointment to this position the candidate must:
- Have an earned Ph.D. in law from an accredited and recognized University.
- Have expertise in at least two of SEKU School of Law niche areas of Electoral law, Sustainable development law, Environmental law, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from dry land agriculture, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from management and conservation of natural resources and the environment including climate change and adaptation, use of technology in these areas etc.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
OR
- Have a Master’s Degree in law (LL.M.) from an accredited and recognized University
- Possess at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or five years in research or judicial/legal practice.
- Have expertise in at least two of SEKU School of Law niche areas of Electoral law, Sustainable development law, Environmental law, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from dryland agriculture, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from management and conservation of natural resources and the environment including climate change and adaptation, use of technology in these areas etc.
- Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
- Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing and with a valid practising license.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
NB: Experience in private law practice will be an added advantage.
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Requirements for appointment.
For appointment to this position the candidate must:
- Have an earned PhD in law from an accredited and recognized University.
- Have expertise in at least two of SEKU School of Law niche areas of Electoral law, Sustainable development law, Environmental law, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from dry land agriculture, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from management and conservation of natural resources and the environment including climate change and adaptation, use of technology in these areas etc.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
OR
- Have a Master’s Degree in law (LL.M.) from an accredited and recognized University
- Possess at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or five years in research or judicial/legal practice.
- Have expertise in at least two of SEKU School of Law niche areas of Electoral law, Sustainable development law, Environmental law, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from dryland agriculture, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from management and conservation of natural resources and the environment including climate change and adaptation, use of technology in these areas etc.
- Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
- Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing and with a valid practicing license.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
NB: Experience in public law practice will be an added advantage.
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Requirements for appointment.
For appointment to this position the candidate must:
- Have an earned PhD in law from an accredited and recognized University.
- Have expertise in at least two of SEKU School of Law niche areas of Electoral law, Sustainable development law, Environmental law, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from dry land agriculture, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from management and conservation of natural resources and the environment including climate change and adaptation, use of technology in these areas etc.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
OR
- Have a Master’s Degree in law (LL.M.) from an accredited and recognized University
- Possess at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or five years in research or judicial/legal practice.
- Have expertise in at least two of SEKU School of Law niche areas of Electoral law, Sustainable development law, Environmental law, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from dryland agriculture, Legal issues including resolution of disputes arising from management and conservation of natural resources and the environment including climate change and adaptation, use of technology in these areas etc.
- Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
- Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing and with a valid practicing license.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
NB: Experience in public law practice will be an added advantage.
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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, one must:
- Have an earned PhD in Social Work or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:
- Have an earned PhD in Educational Psychology or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;
- Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:
- An earned PhD in Project Management or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized university.
- Registered with Project Management Institute (PMI) or any other relevant professional body.
- Have attracted research or development funds as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or its equivalent.
- In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of a number of fields.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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Requirements for appointment.
- An earned PhD in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from recognized and accredited university.
- Been registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
OR
- A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years in research/teaching/industry experience.
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Been registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
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Requirements for appointment.
- An earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from recognized and accredited university.
- Been registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
OR
- A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years in research/teaching/industry experience.
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Been registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
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Requirements for appointment.
- An earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from recognized and accredited university.
- Been registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
OR
- A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years in research/teaching/industry experience.
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Been registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
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Requirements for appointment.
- An earned PhD in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications/Electronics) or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from recognized and accredited university.
- Been registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
OR
- A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications/ Electronics or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years in research/teaching/industry experience.
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
- Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
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SALARY SCALE
- Basic salary: KES. 55,373.00 p.m- KES. 85,250. 00 p.m
- House allowance: KES. 31,845 .00 p.m
- Commuter allowance: KES.10,000.00 p.m.
- Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
- Medical Cover: As provided by the University
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job specification
The duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:
- Attending weekly staff meetings.
- Collating of information for the preparation of a quarterly sports
- Organizing daily sports training programs for students to ensure that students are trained effectively in readiness for competitions as scheduled.
- Distributing sports’ wear and equipment on a regular basis to replace worn out jerseys and faulty equipment thereby promoting sports activity.
- Book transport for sports outing on a weekly basis to ensure that participants attend competitions in time.
- Inspecting sports fields and their usability to ensure that any problems are fixed and they are properly utilized on a daily basis.
- Supervising the marking and routine maintenance of sports facilities to ensure they are always in good conditions in readiness for competitions.
- Carrying out in regularly organizing sporting events and creating awareness of the sporting activities in the University to encourage participation by students.
- Identifying and recruit potential students into different sports to encourage participation and improve the status of sports in the University as and when necessary.
Person Specification
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree in in Physical Education or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
- Have at least four (4) years relevant working experience;
- Have sound knowledge of coaching and training a wide range of sports disciplines.
- Have technical, specialist or analytical skills acquired through tertiary education or the equivalent experience.
- Be Proficient in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.
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REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/2/06/2025 - 1 POSITION
SALARY SCALE
- Basic salary: KES. 63,647.00 p.m- KES. 97,988. 00 p.m
- House allowance: KES. 35,383 .00 p.m
- Commuter allowance: KES.10,000.00 p.m.
- Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
- Medical Cover: As provided by the University
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:
- Documenting and ensuring proper record keeping for events, activities and operations in in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
- Collecting, compiling and analyzing of data.
- Ensuring general cleanliness in offices and meeting rooms.
- Maintaining records of University assets in respective areas.
- Overseeing telephone and registry services in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
- Drafting reports and briefs.
- Drafting of budgets and procurement plans.
- Making requisitions for office stationery, equipment and furniture and other required materials.
- Ensuring security of records, stationery, office equipment furniture etc.
- Coordinating transport and logistics for in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
- Offering secretariat services to university committees.
Person Specification
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:
- Have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
- Be a Member of a recognized professional body (where applicable).
- Have knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Have proficiency in computer applications.
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity.
Method of Application
All applications should be clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:
Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.
Those who had applied earlier for the re-advertised positions need not re-apply.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Corporate Services
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI.
A MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to recruitment04@seku.ac.ke latest by Tuesday, 8th July, 2025. INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR AND REF: ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.
All applications should be sent to the above address latest by Friday, 5th September, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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