Vacancies at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology

REF NO: (RE-ADVERT) RVIST/2023/1

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Passed Part III of Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, and CRISC from a recognized institution.
• Be a registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (Kenya Chapter) or any other a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant or similar field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer use and applications.
• Certificate of Good Conduct

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Carrying out audit inspections of Institute’s records.
• Carrying out audit checks and identifying any accounting errors.
• Collecting data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure.
• Participating in developing and updating internal audit manual.
• Stocktaking and carrying out risk assessment, corruption risk assessment and anticorruption awareness activities.
• Examining vouchers, cashbooks, ledgers confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions; auditing of systems and processes.
• Undertaking audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observations and reports.
• Carrying out institutional risk evaluation, and efficiency audit.
• Conducting financial and systems audit.
• Selecting, evaluating and implementing risks mitigation strategies.
• Reporting on risks status and mitigation actions.
• Monitoring risk exposure and advice the management.
• Identifying, analyzing, integrating and assessing areas of risks.

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Ref No: RVIST/2023/2

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics or other relevant field.
• Passed Level 6 of Professional qualifications of CIPS; or PART IV of CPSP-K from a recognized institution.
• Be a registered Member and Licensed by KISM or CIPS or any other relevant professional body
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer use and applications.
• Master holder in the related field will be an added advantage
• Certificate of Good Conduct

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• In- Charge of the department and reports to the Principal
• Responsible for planning and coordination of procurement and supplies
• Responsible for implementation and enforcement of PPADA2015 and Regulation 2020 and procedures
• Responsible for verification and disposal of unserviceable stores
• Co-ordinate staff development and training in the department in collaboration with HR department
• Responsible for department budgetary preparation and control
• Responsible for the preparation of RVIST procurement plan
• Secretary to the tender committee
• Advisor to the RVIST management on procurement supplies matter
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the principal

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Ref No: RVIST/ 2023/3

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community, Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• A registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya; and
• A valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of nursing.
• Certificate in Computer Applications
• Certificate of Good Conduct

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Preparing requisition list of medicines and medical tools
• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;
• Providing health education and Counseling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe Clinical environment; and
• Collecting and compiling data
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

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Ref No: RVIST/ 2023/4

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade of D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• A Valid driving License for class BCD free from any current endorsement (s) for class (es) of vehicle (s) a candidate is required to drive; 
• Must have a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than two years from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; 
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and 
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Computer Application will be an added advantage
• A Valid PSV 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving a vehicle as authorized; 
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and braking systems, tyre pressure etc.; 
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems; 
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned; 
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road; 
• Overseeing security and safety of passengers and/or goods therein; 
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor