Open Job Opportunities at South Eastern Kenya University

 Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities entail:

• Driving assigned plant/vehicles.
• Maintaining safety and security of plant/vehicles to minimize pilferage and extend the life span of the plant.
• Maintaining work ticket.
• Implementing scheduled maintenance.
• Updating insurance and other licenses.

 Person speciation
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

• Possess KCSE - D Plain or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Have at least four (4) years relevant working experience.
• Possess a Driving license A, B, C, E and PSV.
• Have a Certificate of good conduct.
• Be proficient in English and Kiswahili.
• Be computer literate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

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Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities shall entail assisting in:

• Operating heavy plant equipment of ‘difficult rating’ Class B &C to effectively, economically and safely to ensure that all farm and related activities are carried out for maximum farm production for the University.
• Keeping monthly records of services of the plant, machinery and equipment and preparing of monthly and weekly service schedules so as to ensure that all farm targets are met within the University.
• Guiding plant operators, turn boys and attendants in identifying possible breakdowns and liaising with mechanics for servicing to ensure that all plant machines run smoothly and they are properly utilized.
• Supervising cleanliness of the plant equipment and assist in training junior plant operators to ensure that the operators effectively and efficiently carry out their objectives in achieving the farm’s goals.
• Operating assigned plant equipment and machinery.
• Maintaining plant equipment work ticket.
• Maintaining of plants and equipment.

Person Specification
For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

• Four (4) years’ relevant working experience.
• A Valid driving licence classes BCED &H.
• Specified types - Earth movers/Grader etc.
• Suitability test for plant operators Grade II.
• Defensive driving certificate.
• Literacy in computer applications.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Have a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment. 

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:

• Conducting periodic patrols in the University to ensure all centers are manned at all times and a tight perimeter maintained.
• Carrying out spot checks at the students’ hostels to ensure unauthorized is monitored for accountability of the hostels occupants.
• Issuing gate passes to students and staff members to ensure only authorized access to the University.
• Issuing University visitor badges at the main gate for clear and easy identification.
• Arresting both staff and students who may be causing violence in the institution in line with the University rules and regulations.
• Reporting any theft or loss of University property for investigations and further actions taken.
• Ensuring welfare of security staff is addressed such as security uniforms and tools of work are made available for efficient operations while performing their duties.
• Supervising Security guards.
• Maintaining Occurrence Book.

Person specification
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

• Diploma in in criminology or social order or its equivalent or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
• At least four (4) years working experience in the University or appropriately trained in security work in the Kenya Police Service and Kenya Defense Forces either in the rank of a sergeant.
• Be at least 30 years of age.
• Be a person of high integrity.
• Be physically and medically fit.
• Be computer proficient and conversant with ERP system.
• Have a certificate of good conduct from DCI.

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Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:

• Allocating work on a day to day basis in the department to ensure optimum human resource utilization in achieving the department’s mandate.
• Conducting periodic patrols in the University to ensure all centers are manned at all times and a tight perimeter maintained.
• Reporting any theft or loss of University property for investigations and further actions taken.
• Ensuring welfare of security staff is addressed such as security uniforms and tools of work are made available for efficient operations while performing their duties.
• Making regular reports on security matters in the University for action to be taken and advice provided by the Senior Management.
• Ensuring security of farm produce and equipment for maximum production and satisfaction to the University community and prevent misuse of farm produce.
• Ensuring security of all visitors of the University and making reports thereof.
• Handling general correspondences for security section in consultation with the Chief Security Officer.
• Making regular security reports on campus security or any incident.
• Handling welfare matters of security staff e.g. uniforms, leave roster, off-duty duty roster, etc.
• Monitoring vehicles movement and assisting the Transport Officer on security of the vehicles e.g. parking places, accidents.

Person specification
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

• At least four (4) years relevant working experience;
• Have Bachelors Degree in Criminology or Social Order or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
• Be at least 30 years of age.
• Have no criminal record.
• Be a person of high integrity.
• Be physically and medically fit.
• Be computer proficient and conversant with ERP system.
• Have a certificate of good conduct from DCI.

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 Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:

• Implementing internal audit policies and programs in accordance to the professional standards that govern auditing.
• Conducting investigations to ensure all associated risks are detected in time.
• Implementing an annual risk-based internal audit plan for Audit, Governance and risk Management Committee review and approval.
• Preparing and documenting work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations.
• Following up on implementation of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Collecting and compiling audit evidence reports received from the other departments and preparing reports for onward transmission.
• Reviewing of Internal controls in the University through audit reviews, queries etc. and communicating weaknesses noted to the departmental head for consideration.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, one must:

• Be a holder of Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Accounting option or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university;
• Be computer literate (Accounting packages) with detailed understanding of ERP;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

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Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities entail:

• Implementing internal audit policies and programs in accordance to the professional standards that govern auditing.
• Conducting investigations to ensure all associated risks are detected in time.
• Participating in preparing internal audit department budgets and work plans.
• Implementing an annual risk-based internal audit plan for Audit, Governance and risk Management Committee review and approval.
• Preparing and documenting work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations.
• Following up on implementation of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Collecting and compiling audit evidence reports received from the other departments and preparing reports for onward transmission.
• Reviewing of Internal controls in the University through audit reviews, queries etc. and communicating weaknesses noted to the departmental head for consideration.

 Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, one must:

• Have a Bachelors Degree in (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent; from an accredited and recognized university;
• Have CPA (II) or its equivalent from a credited Institution;
• Have at least four (4) years relevant working experience;
• Have outstanding professional competence and hands-on experience in Financial Management and reporting;
• Demonstrate high administrative capabilities;
• Be computer literate (Accounting packages) with detailed understanding of ERP;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

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 Job Specifications
An officer may be deployed in Business Applications, Data Base or Infrastructure Support.

Business Applications
Duties and responsibilities entail:

• Carrying out systems analysis;
• Developing and documenting programming specifications in liaison with users;
• Customizing and updating application systems;
• Researching on new technologies and innovations;
• Testing developed applications;
• Creating working relationships with the ICT Team, Applications users, Business Champions, Contracted Service Providers and Consultants; and
• Training and supporting users on the various applications.

Database
Duties and responsibilities entail:

• Performing database server administration and associated daily administrative tasks;
• Ensuring performance management, integrity and security of a database is maintained;
• Ensuring availability of existing Oracle/SQL Server and other operational databases;
• Monitoring, tuning, changing control, scheduling tasks, backing up jobs, recovery processes, alerts, and database storage needs for operational databases;
• Performing fault diagnosis, troubleshoot and correct problems that occur within operational databases;
• Documenting, developing, testing and implementing updates to operational databases;
• Designing and implementing replication solutions for operational databases;
• Designing, evaluating, and testing new database applications;
• Performing solution testing to ensure that databases integrate smoothly into the current operational environment;
• Recommending system enhancements to maximize application efficiency.
• Researching on current technology trends for innovations;
• Working with appropriate departmental resources to ensure that all database solutions are integrated into the institution’s database standards and that all databases are tested to ensure complete compatibility with the institution’s hardware, software, and peripherals; and
• Performing second level user support Respond to after-hours database problems.

Infrastructure & Support

Duties and responsibilities entail:

• Training new and current employees on computer software and ICT systems;
• Creating materials and presentations for trainings and reports;
• Assessing user capacity and suggest trainings and areas in need of improvement;
• Performing routine system administrative tasks;
• Creating and maintaining inventory, which may include hardware, software and various items such as laser printer cartridges and peripheral equipment;
• Assisting with preparation of operating budgets based on estimated and actual expenditures for ICT;
• Setting-up computer prior to new staff start date and any related moves;
• Handling the relocation of computer equipment as a result of office or personnel changes;
• Setting up new user accounts and email accounts;
• Troubleshooting system issues such as repairing user accounts and email accounts;
• Resetting passwords; and
• Conducting preventive maintenance on ICT equipment.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, or any other equivalent qualification from an accredited and recognized university.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in Programming, Database querying and Analytical skills;
• Member of Computer Society of Kenya or an equivalent Body;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

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 Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities entails:

• Performing regular checks on security around hostels and within the hostels to ensure safety is guaranteed to the students.
• Ensuring cleanliness in the hostels by supervising casuals for purposes of having the hostels hygienic and safe for students’ accommodation.
• Inspecting the hostel rooms, entire building and equipment on a daily basis to ensure operating standards in the hostels are as per the requirements.
• Reporting matters of repair and maintenance to relevant authority after inspection of the rooms to ensure the hostels are in good working conditions.
• Ensuring room allocation to students is undertaken to provide accommodation to the students every semester in line with the University policies.

Persons specifications
For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

• Have a relevant Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) Month.
• KCSE - D Plain or its equivalent.
• At least four (4) years relevant working experience.
• Be computer literate
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

OR

• Have a Certificate in criminology or social work or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Have a KCSE - D Plain or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Be computer Literate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

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Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall entail assisting in:

• Documenting and ensuring proper record keeping for events, activities and operations in in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
• Collecting, compiling and analsing 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 committies. 

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

• Have Bachelors 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.