Jobs at South Eastern Kenya University

CIVIL, CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: SEKU/ADV/AC/1/5/2022 (1 POSITION) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Duties and responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer Grade 13:

• Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Coordinating course projects and practical work;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials;
• Develop fundable research proposals that can attract grants from internal and external donors.
• Conduct research in collaboration with local, regional and international collaborators in order to tackle different issues in the society.
• Disseminate research findings through publication of journals to share findings and knowledge to the public
• Train, mentor, supervise and evaluate students carrying out research to ensure the quality of research submitted is up to standards.
• Review research and academic journals in the university to ensure they can attract grants.
• Give consultancy services to participate in problem solving and development of society at large.
• Acquire patents from innovations to protect knowledge and ensure proper benefits to the innovators.
• Liaise with teaching, technical and administrative staff to enhance and monitor quality course delivery.
• Develop adaptable teaching delivery models to ensure that learning is effective and continuous.
• Examine students to test understanding of learned concepts and allow progression from one level to another.
• Identify required resource materials such as books to enhance quality teaching.
• Develop practical modules/manuals in line with developed curriculum to enhance practical applications of learned concepts.
• Review and update course content, materials and curricula regularly.
• Initiate community participatory development projects and activities that benefit the university as well as the community at large.
• Show case innovations of the university during community exhibitions.
• Establish linkages and networks with external stakeholders that can fund project research in the university.

Requirements for appointment:

For appointment to this position, one must:

• Have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in any area of Engineering from a recognized/accredited university.
• Have at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level as a lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience.
• Have 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.
• Have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Have attracted research funds as a lecturer Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya and with a valid membership certificate
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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Ref: SEKU/ADV/AC/2/5/2022 (1 POSITION) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) 

Duties and responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer Grade 13:

• Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Coordinating course projects and practical work;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials;
• Develop fundable research proposals that can attract grants from internal and external donors.
• Conduct research in collaboration with local, regional and international collaborators in order to tackle different issues in the society.
• Disseminate research findings through publication of journals to share findings and knowledge to the public
• Train, mentor, supervise and evaluate students carrying out research to ensure the quality of research submitted is up to standards.
• Review research and academic journals in the university to ensure they can attract grants.
• Give consultancy services to participate in problem solving and development of society at large.
• Acquire patents from innovations to protect knowledge and ensure proper benefits to the innovators.
• Liaise with teaching, technical and administrative staff to enhance and monitor quality course delivery.
• Develop adaptable teaching delivery models to ensure that learning is effective and continuous.
• Examine students to test understanding of learned concepts and allow progression from one level to another.
• Identify required resource materials such as books to enhance quality teaching.
• Develop practical modules/manuals in line with developed curriculum to enhance practical applications of learned concepts.
• Review and update course content, materials and curricula regularly.
• Initiate community participatory development projects and activities that benefit the university as well as the community at large.
• Show case innovations of the university during community exhibitions.
• Establish linkages and networks with external stakeholders that can fund project research in the university.

Requirements for appointment:

For appointment to this position, one must:

• Have an earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in any area of Engineering from recognized/accredited university.
• Have at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level as a lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience.
• Have 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.
• Have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Have attracted research funds as a lecturer Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya and with a valid membership certificate
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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Ref: SEKU/ADV/AC/3/5/2022 (1 POSITION) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Duties and responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer Grade 13:

• Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Coordinating course projects and practical work;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials;
• Develop fundable research proposals that can attract grants from internal and external donors.
• Conduct research in collaboration with local, regional and international collaborators in order to tackle different issues in the society.
• Disseminate research findings through publication of journals to share findings and knowledge to the public
• Train, mentor, supervise and evaluate students carrying out research to ensure the quality of research submitted is up to standards.
• Review research and academic journals in the university to ensure they can attract grants.
• Give consultancy services to participate in problem solving and development of society at large.
• Acquire patents from innovations to protect knowledge and ensure proper benefits to the innovators.
• Liaise with teaching, technical and administrative staff to enhance and monitor quality course delivery.
• Develop adaptable teaching delivery models to ensure that learning is effective and continuous.
• Examine students to test understanding of learned concepts and allow progression from one level to another.
• Identify required resource materials such as books to enhance quality teaching.
• Develop practical modules/manuals in line with developed curriculum to enhance practical applications of learned concepts.
• Review and update course content, materials and curricula regularly.
• Initiate community participatory development projects and activities that benefit the university as well as the community at large.
• Show case innovations of the university during community exhibitions.
• Establish linkages and networks with external stakeholders that can fund project research in the university.

Requirements for appointment:

For appointment to this position, one must:

• Have an earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in any area of Engineering from recognized/accredited university.
• Have at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level as a lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience.
• Have 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.
• Have supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Have attracted research funds as a lecturer Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and with a valid membership certificate
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrit

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SPECIALIZATION IN HISTOLOGY AND CYTOLOGY : SEKU/ADV/AC/4/5/2022 (1 POST) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Duties and Responsibilities of Lecturer Grade 12:

• 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 invarious 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 :

• Have an earned Ph.D. in Medical Laboratory Sciences with specialization in Hematology/Blood Transfusion Sciences and Histology and Cytology from an accredited and recognized University; and
• Be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and with a valid membership certificate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/5/5/2022 (1 POST)

This position is responsible for instructing and evaluating the clinical training of health sciences students on Nutrition and Dietetics .

Duties and Responsibilities of Clinical Instructor Grade 7/8:

The Clinical Instructor Grade 7/8 shall:

• Coordinate with students and manage all communication with same and provide optimal level of training through practical training.
• Assist academic staff to analyze student requirements and ensure appropriate resources in facility for same and assist in various laboratory activities.
• Prepare all student practical lessons and ensure compliance to all academic course programs and evaluate performance of all trainees in clinicaltraining.
• Develop and maintain good professional relations with students and employees of the school and participate in all practical academic processes.
• Arrange the laboratory apparatus and models in an orderly manner for smooth processes during the practical sessions.
• Provide support for practical learning in science courses by facilitating practical sessions to ensure efficient delivery of the content matter.
• Assist in invigilation of practical examination sessions to enhance integrity and quality in the examination process.
• Provide a conducive and safe learning environment in the laboratory to ensure conformity with the stipulated occupational, health and safety standards.
• Collect experimental specimens and samples using stipulated standard operating procedures to be used for practical demonstration.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this position, one must:

• Have a BSc. (Nutrition and Dietetics) from a recognized institution.
• Be registered with Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI) and with a valid membership license.
• Be computer proficient.
• on Leadership and Integrity.

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Ref: SEKU/ADV/AC/6/5/2022 (1 POST) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Duties and Responsibilities of Lecturer Grade 12:

• 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 influenceinternational 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:

• Have an earned PhD in Geology or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;
• Have an Masters degree in Geology or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;
• Have an Bachelor’s degree in Geology 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).
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.