Openings at Mount Kenya University

Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)

1. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a specialization in Film and Animation
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution

OR

1. Diploma in Film and Animation or its equivalent
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Providing technical support to Film and Animation academic programmes. 
2. Providing high-level technical support, troubleshooting techniques, and demonstrations for students regarding hardware and software systems. 
3. Supervising students’ practical sessions. 
4. Guiding students in their practical undertakings. 
5. Manage Film and Animation equipment utilization and circulation processes. 
6. Maintaining and servicing the equipment for film and Animation.

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Qualifications:

Must have:

• Master’s degree qualification from a recognized/accredited university in Film and Animation Studies.

OR 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Film and Animation studies (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
2. Be registered/ registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification;
3. Registered with relevant professional body where applicable.
4. Appointment shall be on two (2) years contract, renewable upon demonstration of progress in PhD studies.

Responsibilities

1. Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
2. Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
3. Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.

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Education, Skills and Experience

     Must Have:

1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification

OR

1. A Master’s degree qualification in Pharmacy from recognized/accredited university (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020);
2. At least 7 years teaching experience at a University, 4 of which should be as a Lecturer.
3. At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow;
4. Accumulated at least 32 equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow of which 24 should be from refereed scholarly journals;
5. Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion and attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
6. Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Responsibilities

1. Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
2. Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
3. Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must Have:

1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification

OR

• A Master’s degree qualification in Nursing from recognized/accredited university (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020); 
• At least 7 years teaching experience at a University, 4 of which should be as a Lecturer.
• At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow;
• Accumulated at least 32 equivalent publication points as a Lecturer/Research Fellow of which 24 should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• . Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion and attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• Been registered by the relevant Professional Body (where applicable)

Responsibilities

1. Adherence to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum.
2. Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests.
3. Examination Setting, Administration & Marking.

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Education, Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

        OR 

1. Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. Computer literacy.
3. 3 years’ experience as a Library Assistant I in MKU or in a similar recognized University.

OR

1. Diploma in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management.
2. Five (5) years’ experience as a Library Assistant I or Assistant
3. Archivist I in MKU or in a similar recognized University. Must be computer Literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accessioning, giving new books ownership stamp.
2. Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting.
3. Electronic learning user support services (internet & email).
4. Library user orientation and education.
5. Literature search using online public access catalogue (OPAC).
6. Online circulation of library books (Check in and Check out).
7. Preservation of library materials.
8. Reference and reprography services.
9. Shelving of information services.
10. Advice on required materials in the library.
11. To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian

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Qualification

Education and Experience

1. Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science
2. 3 years experience as a Librarian or its equivalent
3. Minimum of one article in  a peer reviewed journal
4. Must be computer literate
5. Must be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable.

     OR

1.  Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized /accredited university or relevant field 
2.  5 years’ experience as Librarian or its equivalent
3.  Must be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable.
4.   Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal
5.   Must be Computer Literate.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

1.   Supervise staff under the section.
2.   Identify and acquire publishers and manufacturers catalogues selection
3.   Solicit for inspection copies from publishers.
4.   Maintain and coordinate book selection with teaching departments.
5.   Provide feedback on selection made by teaching departments.
6.    Source and procure selected materials, stores and equipment.
7.   Catalogue and classify library materials.
8.   Maintain and distribute accession lists.
9.   Register and compile user profiles.
10.  Charge and implement fines on over-dues, losses and damages.
11.  Facilitate inter-library loan services, information and reference services.
12.   Loan operations and establishing and maintaining national collections.
13.   Compile journal holdings.
14.   Compile user statistics.
15.  Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisors.

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Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)

1. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
2. 3 years’ experience in a Higher Learning Institution Laboratory or in a Medical related field
3. Registration by KMLTTB.
4. Prior experience in Physiology will be an added advantage
5. Computer Literacy

Duties and responsibilities

1. Prepare, conducting and supervising practical classes or courses.
2. Participate in research and student projects.
3. Service and maintain scientific equipment as per the operational instruction manuals.
4. Ensure that equipment spare parts and supplies are available.
5. Assess, determine and evaluate Requirements for assigned practical work.
6. Any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualifications (Education, Skills and Experience)

1. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
2. 3 years’ experience in a Higher Learning Institution Laboratory or in a Nutrition & Dietetics related field
3. Registration by KNDI for Nutrition and Dietetics
4. Prior experience in Nutrition lab will be an added advantage
5. Computer Literacy

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare, conducting and supervising practical classes or courses.
2. Participate in research and student projects.
3. Service and maintain scientific equipment as per the operational instruction manuals.
4. Ensure that equipment spare parts and supplies are available.
5. Assess, determine and evaluate Requirements for assigned practical work.
6. Any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in specialized in ICT and related field
2. Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
3. Minimum of 3years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

1. Must possess Higher National Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Technology/ Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
3. 5 years’ experience at Grade 9 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assess the ICT Requirements of Departments in liaison with the other ICT staff to meet the needs of these Departments;
2. Conduct user training and support for all staff on the necessary skills needed for effective service delivery in the end-user environment;
3. Develop and maintain suitable tools for the preparation of statistics and reports as may be required from time to time by the University;
4. Work closely with the applications team, network team, technical team and the University administration   to   coordinate   their   efforts   towards    effective user support in the Departments
5. Develop, maintain and regularly carry out appropriate data and application backup and security procedures.
6. Design, develop, test and maintain core applications and databases towards meeting the expanding needs of the University;
7. Work closely with the network team, ICT support team and the University Management towards achieving an effective, fully integrated information system to meet the changing needs of the University.
8. Design and implement disaster recovery and continuity systems for University software applications and databases; and Train and develop the requisite leadership, managerial and technical skills towards meeting the needs of the Applications Management Team. Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

1. At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in ICT Related field, 
2. ICT Certification with 3 years’ experience in a similar position. 3 years’ experience as System/Network Administrators at Grade 10 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OR

1. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in ICT Related field with specialization ICT Certification in Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),

Or 5 years’ experience at Grade 10 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assess the systems, network and/or web requirements in liaison with senior ICT staff to meet the needs of the University;
2. Design and implementation of the corporate ICT requirements of the University; the Internet backbone and the Local Area Network;
3. Bandwidth management; planning and advising the University on acquisition and distribution, and adherence to service level agreements;
4. Design and implement measures to ensure network security including all the network hardware and software protection; and
5. Train and develop the requisite leadership, managerial and technical skills towards meeting the needs of the Network Administration & Security.
6. Coordinate the functions of database administration, network administration, applications development, ICT support and training, security and disaster management to provide coherent operations in towards effectively meeting the ICT service needs of the University;
7. Assess training in professional and technical skills for the continued effective delivery ICT services in the University;
8. Explore, inform and train the ICT team on new technologies and their possible impact towards attaining the University vision and mission;
9. Train and develop the requisite leadership, managerial and technical skills towards meeting the needs of the ICT Department Team.
10. Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

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Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in specialized in ICT and related field
2. Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
3. Minimum of 3years’ experience at Grade 9 or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

 OR

1. Must possess Higher National Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Technology/ Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. Certification in specific area such as Web, Security/Networking (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle),
3. 5 years’ experience at Grade 9 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assess the ICT Requirements of Departments in liaison with the other ICT staff to meet the needs of these Departments;
2. Conduct user training and support for all staff on the necessary skills needed for effective service delivery in the end-user environment;
3. Develop and maintain suitable tools for the preparation of statistics and reports as may be required from time to time by the University;
4. Work closely with the applications team, network team, technical team and the University administration   to   coordinate   their   efforts   towards    effective user support in the Departments
5. Develop, maintain and regularly carry out appropriate data and application backup and security procedures.
6. Design, develop, test and maintain core applications and databases towards meeting the expanding needs of the University;
7. Work closely with the network team, ICT support team and the University Management towards achieving an effective, fully integrated information system to meet the changing needs of the University.
8. Design and implement disaster recovery and continuity systems for University software applications and databases; and Train and develop the requisite leadership, managerial and technical skills towards meeting the needs of the Applications Management Team. Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.