Jobs at South Eastern Kenya University

REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/3/7/2022

Duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer Grade 12A:

• 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.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

• Have an earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited and recognized University.
• Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

OR

• Have a Master’s Degree in Electrocal Engineering from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
• A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
• Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/1/7/2022

Requirements for appointment:

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

• Have an earned PhD in Civil 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.

Duties and responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer Grade 13A:

• 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.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/2/7/2022 

Requirements for appointment:

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

• Have an earned PhD in Mechanical 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.

Duties and responsibilities of a Senior Lecturer Grade 13A:

• 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

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/4/7/2022

Duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer Grade 12A:

• 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 Ph.D. in Nursing from an accredited and recognized University.
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

OR

• Have a Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
• A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/5/7/2022

Duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer Grade 12A:

• 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 Ph.D. in Occupational Health from an accredited and recognized University; and
• Be registered with Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC) and with a valid membership certificate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

OR

• Have a Master’s degree in Occupational Health from a recognized/accredited University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
• Have a minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
• Registered with Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC) and with a valid membership certificate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/6/7/2022

Duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer Grade 12A:

• 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 Ph.D. in Medical Laboratory with a speciality in 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.

OR

• Have a Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory with a speciality in Histology and Cytology from a recognized/accredited University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
• Have a minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
• 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.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/7/7/2022

Duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer Grade 12A:

• 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 Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology 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.

OR

• Have a Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology from a recognized/accredited University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
• Have a minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
• 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.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/8/7/2022

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide daily assistance during practicals to faculty and students in the Nursing Laboratory.
• Responsible for maintaining optimum calibration of the equipment and the security of the laboratory equipment, materials and supplies.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal Technician on behalf of the Dean of School of Health

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Must be computer literate
• Registered and licensed by Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Atleast two years of experience in a busy hospital.
• Must satisfy chapter six of the constitution.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/9/7/2022

Job summary and Responsibilities

Responsible for the day to day activities in the laboratories. Other responsibilities include:

1. Provision of technical support to staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students.
2. Provision of support services to academic, research, innovation and departmental income generating

Requirements for Appointment

• Masters degree in the relevant discipline or related.
• Professional qualification.

OR

• A Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline.
• Must have served as a Technologist Grade 7/8 for three (3) years.
• Must be computer literate.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.

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REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/10/7/2022

Job summary and Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting practicals in relevant disciplines.
• Ensure that the area of jurisdiction is secure and clean.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Principal Technologist.

Requirements for appointment

• National Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree in Physics.
• Must be computer literate.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

• One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
• Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
• One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
• One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
• Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
• One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
• One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
• One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
• Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
• Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
• Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
• One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
• Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
• Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
• One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
• Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.