Ongoing Recruitment at Umma University

INTERNAL AUDITOR REF: VA/UU/004/12/2023

Umma University is a Private Chartered University, located in a serene environment in Kajiado. In pursuit of its vision and mission to provide excellent University education, training and research through fostering Knowledge and innovation into quality programmes to suit the needs of society, Umma University invites applications from suit- ably qualified candidates for the position of Internal Auditor.

Position Overview

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the overall functioning of the Internal Audit Departments so that the audit fulfils the purpose, role and responsibilities as established in the University Statutes. The operational focuses will be on:

• The effectiveness and adequacy of controls, risk management and governance processes;
• Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information;
• Economic application of resources;
• Safeguard of the company’s assets;
• Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies and procedures.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the, Audit, Risk Management & Compliance Committee of the University and University Management on audit findings and recommendations so that they can determine the appropriate collective plan.
• Coordinate internal audit activities to those of external auditors;
• Act as Secretary to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of Council
• Develop and implement Internal Audit strategic and operational audit plans and control internal audit departmental budget;
• Develop, implement and revise internal audit policies and procedures for effective functioning of Internal Audit and Assist management in developing and implementing risk management strategies.
• Regularly appraise the effectiveness of risk management department of the University.
• Assist management on the development and implementation of internal controls through regular appraisal of the University activities and Give assurance to University Management and the Council on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls;
• Develop and implement optimal organizational structures in the Internal Audit Department;
• Set human capital targets in the Internal Audit Department and manage staffing levels accordingly and manage deliverables on direct reports. Conduct quarterly performance reviews respectively;

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) finance or accounting field from a recognized institution or any other related field.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Management (Accounting/ Finance option) or any other related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Final or its
• A registered member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA), or an equivalent professional body;
• At least Five (5) years relevant work experience
• Practical knowledge of Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATS) is an added advantage
• Proficiency in relevant Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules;

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong communication and diplomacy skills
• Good analytical skills
• Planning and Organizing
• Integrity and honesty
• Report writing skills
• Advanced systems skills, Advanced excel, ACL analytics.

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MARKETING MANAGER REF: VA/UU/003/12/2023

Umma University is a Private Chartered University, located in a serene environment in Kajiado. The University invites suitably qualified, highly competent and self-driven candidates to fill the position of Marketing Manager.

QUALIFICATION

• Must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Must have at least 4 years’ experience in Marketing Experience at University Level.
• Should demonstrate skills in interpersonal communication, decision-making, organization.
• Marketing and advertising skills and knowledge
• Good computer skills for creation of marketing materials.
• Creativity Skill

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies Marketing initiatives and opportunities.
• Liason with Registrar and Marketing team to identify and develop marketing opportunities.
• Provides marketing advice and assistance.
• Designs, coordinates and produces marketing material.
• Maintains and updates branding and badging of images.
• Contribute and participate in outreach and outdoor activities
• Develop, manage, deliver and monitor the University’s Marketing Strategy in accordance with the University’s vision and strategic goals.
• Any other duties assigned

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UNIVERSITY COUNSELOR       REF: VA/UU/005/12/2023

Umma University is a Private Chartered University, located in a serene environment in Kajiado. The University invites suitably qualified, highly competent and self-driven candidates to fill the position of Counselor.

JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for offering counseling services to support and guide students.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3 years professional counseling experience preferably in an educational institution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To offer both one-on-one and group
• Develop counselling programs to assist in career and academic development
• Schedule clients consultations
• Maintaining records and writing reports
• Assist students process their problems and to plan goals & actions
• Facilitate drug and alcohol prevention programs
• Organize peer counselling program
• Carry out continuing personal and professional development to keep your knowledge and skills up to date
• Contribute in identifying behavioral and emotional patterns that may affect student’s mental health.
• Prepare summary of the student counselled during the
• Liaise with departmental HODs to improve learning
• Implementation of counselling ethics and Policy, Procedures and guidelines
• Evaluating students’ abilities and interests through assessments, tools
• Identifying issues that affect school performance, such as poor classroom attendance
• Appreciate diverse, cultural and societal differences in dealing with
• Contribute to the strategic development of the counseling initiatives in accordance with policies set out by the University

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in counseling from a recognized institution
• Certificate in counseling supervision
• Certificate in training of trainers (Counselors)
• Certificate in Trauma counseling and debriefing
• Member of a relevant professional body in Kenya

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Emotional Intelligence
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent Report writing and record keeping skills
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Guidance and counseling skills.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Team building skills.

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ESTATE MANAGER REF: VA/UU/002/12/2023

Umma University is a Private Chartered University, located in a serene environment in Kajiado. The University invites suitably qualified, highly competent and self-driven candidates to fill the position of Estate Manager.

QUALIFICATION

• Must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Must have at least 4 years’ experience in Estate Management Experience at University Level.
• Should demonstrate skills in interpersonal communication, decision-making, organization.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws and public health regulations.
• Good computer skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers approved university plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing and transportation.
• Setting internal environmental standards and procedures.
• Implement schedules for maintenance, staffing and services needed.
• Landscape design, implementation and maintenance.
• Monitor the performance of estates activities by contractors.
• Ensure safe and efficient internal accessibility.
• Urgently inform Management of any external interference with the University’s Land demarcation.
• Ensuring proper, adequate installation and maintenance of Fire Extinguishers and other emergency response equipment.
• Create, prepare or requisition graphic and narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.
• Budget preparation for establishments and activities within the university.
• Maintenance work for the staff quarters, pools etc.
• Any other duties assigned

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LECTURER REF: VA/UU/006/12/2023

Umma University is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education, serving both private and Government-sponsored students at undergraduate levels. The University operates from the main campus in Kajiado. In pursuit of being a Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Research and Community Service, Umma University invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced Academic professionals with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant position; Lecturer for the SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.

Area of Specialization

• History

QUALIFICATION:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
• Registered with the relevant professional body.

OR

• A master's degree in History an accredited and recognized university.
• With at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or research or industry.
• A minimum of three (3) publication points of which at least three (3) should be from referred journal papers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have at least two areas of specialization or able to teach at least two different subjects.
• To ensure that the teaching that you are involved is informed by contemporary research in the relevant field and develops the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and rational thinking.
• To ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their employability.
• To reflect critically on the teaching for which you are responsible, implementing improvements, disseminating good practice effectively to others, contributing to quality monitoring and enhancement and to professional accreditation processes as appropriate.
• To work effectively as a team member, chairing committees and working groups and where appropriate super supervising or mentoring other members of staff.
• To undertake professional development in support of teaching and applied research and if appropriate in support of student welfare and curriculum management.
• Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials.
• Design, prepare and develop courses, modules and teaching materials.
• Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
• Assess students' coursework.
• Set, mark and moderate examinations and assessments.
• Supervise students' research activities, including final year undergraduate and Masters projects.
• Involvement in committees and boards.
• Contribute to professional conferences and seminars in your field of expertise.
• Deliver sessions live online to support student learning and also to develop online learning resources.
• Any other as assigned by your supervisor

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The lecturer will be responsible for designing, developing and producing learning and teaching material and delivering the content across a range of modules and within a subject area.

Senior Lecturer will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and also undertake research, consultancy and community activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student teaching and evaluation

• Teaching/ lecturing students
• Setting, moderating exams, administering and giving feedback to the university and students according to the university guidelines
• Ensure the students have done course work as per the university guidelines
• Ensure modules are designed and delivered as per the university guidelines
• Ensure that the course work and assignment evaluation is done as per the university policy
• Keeping student records of achievement

Research and scholarship

• Develop proposal for grants and do research.
• Supervision of student’s project/ research.
• Participate Seminars and workshop to disseminate the research output
• Present evidence studies in workshops, seminars and conference.
• Presenting research at conferences

Mentorship

• Mentoring the Student and new colleagues in the department.
• Taking students for mentorship trips.
• Guide and advising weak students
• Pastoral care of students by supporting the students’ individual needs and care.
• Act as a personal tutor, provide support, advice and refer them to the appropriate services.
• Supervise, teach and evaluate students on clinical areas.

Liaison and networking

• Participate in departmental meetings, conference and other events in and outside the university.
• Get placement for students

Community outreach

• Organize community activities with the student in line with the university guidelines
• Evaluate the community activities with the students
• Support partnership and work with the community in line with the university policy
• A flexible approach to work
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION 

• Earned PhD in any of these Nursing fields – Medical-Surgical / Mental Health Nursing / Paediatric / Oncology Nursing / Critical Care Nursing.
• A master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited university.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a lecturer or six (6) years research/ industry experience.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• A minimum of 3 publication points, of which at least 2 (2) in refereed journal papers.
• Must have supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a lecturer equivalent.

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 ABOUT THE ROLE

To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area.

Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and may also undertake research activity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student teaching and evaluation

• Teaching/ lecturing students
• Setting, moderating exams, administering and giving feedback to the university and students according to the university guidelines
• Ensure the students have done course work as per the university guidelines
• Ensure modules are designed and delivered as per the university guidelines
• Ensure that the course work and assignment evaluation is done as per the university policy. Keeping student records of achievement

Research and scholarship

• Develop proposal for grants and do research
• Supervision of student’s project/ research
• Participate Seminars and workshop to disseminate the research output
• Present evidence studies in workshops, seminars and conference.
• Presenting research at conferences

Mentorship

• Mentoring the Student and new colleagues in the department.
• Taking students for mentorship trips.
• Guide and advising weak students
• Pastoral care of students by supporting the students’ individual needs and care.
• Act as a personal tutor, provide support, advice and refer them to the appropriate services.
• Supervise, teach and evaluate students on clinical areas.

Liaison and networking

• Participate in departmental meetings, conference and other events in and outside the university.
• Get placement for students

Community outreach

• Organize community activities with the student in line with the university guidelines
• Evaluate the community activities with the students
• Support partnership and work with the community in line with the university policy

A flexible approach to work

Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master in Community Health / Public Health in Nursing/ Nursing Education / Nursing Leadership.
• Qualify to register for PhD in the relevant area of specialization.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a Tutorial Fellow or Three (3) years research/ industry experience.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Minimum of 3 publication points, of which at least two (2) in refereed journal papers.
• Must have supervised at least three (3) undergraduate students to completion as a lecturer.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area.

Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and may also undertake research activity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student teaching and evaluation

• Teaching/ lecturing students
• Setting, moderating exams, administering and giving feedback to the university and students according to the university guidelines
• Ensure the students have done course work as per the university guidelines
• Ensure modules are designed and delivered as per the university guidelines
• Ensure that the course work and assignment evaluation is done as per the university policy. Keeping student records of achievement

Research and scholarship

• Develop proposal for grants and do research
• Supervision of student’s project/ research
• Participate Seminars and workshop to disseminate the research output
• Present evidence studies in workshops, seminars and conference.
• Presenting research at conferences

Mentorship

• Mentoring the Student and new colleagues in the department.
• Taking students for mentorship trips.
• Guide and advising weak students
• Pastoral care of students by supporting the students’ individual needs and care.
• Act as a personal tutor, provide support, advice and refer them to the appropriate services.
• Supervise, teach and evaluate students on clinical areas.

Liaison and networking

• Participate in departmental meetings, conference and other events in and outside the university.
• Get placement for students

Community outreach

• Organize community activities with the student in line with the university guidelines
• Evaluate the community activities with the students
• Support partnership and work with the community in line with the university policy

A flexible approach to work

Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master in Midwifery / Reproductive/ Community Health / Public Health in Nursing/ Nursing Education / Nursing Leadership.
• Qualify to register for PhD in the relevant area of specialization.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a Tutorial Fellow or Three (3) years research/ industry experience.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Minimum of 3 publication points, of which at least Two (2) in refereed journal papers.
• Must have supervised at least three (3) undergraduate students to completion as a lecturer.

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  ABOUT THE ROLE

The Clinical Instructor should be aware at all times that his/her role is diffusing as manager/teacher/mentor.

The clinical instructor should strive to stimulate the student's interest in all aspects of clinical practice and encourage innovative thinking and approaches to practice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with the Dean and HODs to get students approvals on Placements.
• Provide an orientation for the students to the clinical sites including schedules (days and hours), evaluation methods, and overall responsibilities.
• Support faculty with the development and upgrade the objectives and competencies for clinical skills logbook and assessments
• Review the student's portfolio in order to tailor activities based upon their previous exposure, goals and expectations, or areas of deficiency.
• Identify and assign appropriate activities and projects that are in alignment with the objectives and competencies for the clinical rotation to enhance student learning.
• Monitor student progress to ensure stated objectives are adequately addressed and met.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for Nursing and Midwifery students.
• Answer student questions and serve as a resource to enhance student understanding clinical related issues.
• Share acquired knowledge and skills with the student.
• Maintain student confidentiality and report any concerns or issues to faculty.
• Facilitate and/or seek interactions with the management and other health care professionals of clinical practice sites
• Assess student competence to identify strengths and address weaknesses. At a minimum, complete written and verbal mid- and final-rotation evaluations with the student to communicate student progress and address any areas of concern.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• At least three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya in good standing.
• A master’s degree in the same field will be an added advantage

Personal Attributes of All Candidates

• Highly organized with excellent strategic and planning skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER REF: VA/UU/12/12/2023

Umma University is a Private Chartered University, located in a serene environment in Kajiado. The University invites suitably qualified, highly competent and self-driven candidates to fill the position of Human Resource Manager.

QUALIFICATION

• Must have a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management.
• Must be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
• Must have at least 6 years’ experience in a Human Resource office.
• Should demonstrate skills in interpersonal communication, decision-making, organization, leadership, and speaking.
• Should possess the ability to use human resource management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provision of leadership for Human Resources Strategic Planning by collecting, analyzing and identifying current and future Human Resources needs within the University.
• Implement all Human Resources policies, programmes, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory concerns.
• Plan, organize and direct employee performance by checking, verifying and monitoring achievement according to performance targets and goals and control deviations from the set plan.
• Assist in recruitment and selection the right candidates.
• Issue job descriptions, required qualifications, skills, work experience required for specific job positions, duties and responsibilities.
• Assess and determine employee training needs skills and knowledge to enable them perform their job effectively.
• Ensure timely preparation of the payroll.
• Ensure employees get services, benefits and provide facilities to enhance employee well- being.
• Document and maintain employee records and information including employment history, work hours etc.
• Participates in executive, management, and company staff meetings.
• Develop and administer programmes, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the University strategic direction.
• Prepare periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal.