Vacancies at Kibabii University College

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:i.

• PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master's degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University;
• A minimum of 24 publication points, ofwhich sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• 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; an

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:i.

• PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master's degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University;
• A minimum of 24 publication points, ofwhich sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers;
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• 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; an

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Master's Degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor's Degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Served in the grade of Senior Librarian Grade 13 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Published two (2) articles in peer reviewed journals;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated professional and administrative ability required for efficient performance of duties at this level;
• Registered with relevant professional body; and
• PhD degree will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Deputy University Librarian will be responsible to University Librarian. Duties responsibilities at this level will entail: 
• Standardizing of cataloging, classification, indexing and dissemination of information;
• Coordinating of unified list of periodicals in the University's information centres libraries;
• Managing the establishment of Library Information Centres in the institution;
• Supervising, guiding and counseling of library staff;
• Monitoring publishing trends to advise on procurement of latest library information materials;
• Communicating and interpreting library policies, procedures, to users;
• Coordinating, weeding and discarding of library materials;
• Facilitating cataloguing of data for library materials in line with established international standards;
• Providing input in the development and review of library technical service manual; Preparing work plans and quarterly reports for the library;
• Managing the library web site;
• Monitoring and Evaluation of the Library management system;
• Ensuring that service points function effectively; and
• Promoting innovation and keeping abreast with new technological trends.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• PhD in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Deputy Dean of Students Grade 14 for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership/Governance Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Registration with a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Liaising with other service Departments that affect Housing, Health, Catering,Welfare of students including Guidance, Counselling and Wardenship;
• Advising the Students Association in matters concerning its functions and regulate expenditure of its finances;
• Administering the Students' Organization of Kibabii University (SOKU) elections and to oversee a smooth transition from one outgoing Student Council to a new one;
• Arranging in conjunction with the Students' Organization various types of entertainment for students and coordinate all other cultural activities and co-curricular activities;
• Processing students' non-academic disciplinary cases in consultation with the Deputy ViceChancellor (Academics and Students Affairs) for the Students Disciplinary Committee;
• Supervising and coordinating all students' publications and newspapers, maintain a communication link (dialogue) between the University Management and the students through their Organization;
• Helping in clearing students leaving/entering the country to/from other countries in conjunction with the Ministry in charge of Education and other relevant Government Agencies; Planning, preparing and directing students' welfare activities;
• Keeping in safe custody all SOKU equipment and maintain records for them;
• Overseeing the management of Students' Centre facilities; and
• Undertaking such other official assignmenents as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice
• Chancellor or Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics and Students Affairs)

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Accountant I Grade AD 12 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed CPА III /AСCA III from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Be a member of recognized professional body in good standing; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Interpreting, advising and coordinating implementation of government financial regulations and procedures; policies,
• Spearheading the formulation and review of financial management and accounting procedures;
• Overseeing preparation of annual financial statements;
• Ensuring compliance with public sector and donor financial reporting guidelines;
• Overseeing preparation and implementation of financial manuals and procedures;
• Authorizing payments;
• Ensuring compliance with expenditure limits;
• Reviewing the applications of accounting standards and systems;
• Monitoring and ensuring timely production of management and statutory financial reports;
• Instituting accounting and internal control procedures;
• Formulating financial management procedures;
• Ensuring that all donor and government grants are accounted for appropriately;
• Preparing, planning and coordinating external audit; and
• Approving and correcting journal entries prepared by accountants.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Purchasing and Supplies Management; Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Contract Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with three (3) years relevant work experiencе;

OR

• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Procurement and Supply Chain Management; Purchasing and Supplies Management; Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Contract Management; Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Procurement and Logistics Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I Grade 10 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be a member of the Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or any other recognized professional body;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Preparation of tender documents;
• Secretariat services to the tender opening and technical evaluation committees;
• Preparation of periodic procurement reports;
• Participation in technical and financial evaluation of tenders;
• Secretariat services to procurement committees;
• Handling queries from both internal and external customers;
• Implementing provision of the Procurement Manuals;
• Ensuring safe custody of stores;
• Conducting market research and surveys of goods and services;
• Providing input in preparing specifications;
• Disposing unserviceable, obsolete and surplus stores and equipment for disposal; and
• Issuing of stores to users

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in Environmental Health or Public Health or its equivalent from an accredited examining body;
• Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry level for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Identifying environmental health issues;
• Maintaining up to date records of services rendered;
• Implementing vector, vermin and rodent control measures;
• Issuing of statutory notices;
• Inspecting all sources of water and ensuring testing to ascertain safe drinking water; Undertaking inspection for preventive maintenance of health care facilities; Overseeing construction of sanitary facilities;
• Collecting food samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis;
• Initiating and implementing public Health Care Programmes;
• Implementing integrated mosquito control and other public health strategies; Following up on proper collection and disposal of solid/liquid waste;
• Coordination of fumigation services to ensure quarterly fumigation of halls of residence and any other building within the Institution;
• Taking wastewater samples for testing to determine degree of effluence;
• Maintaining Records on disease outbreaks;
• Coordinating outreach programmes; and
• Preparing and issuing of certificate of inspection to all buildings within the institution.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (Plus) or qualification from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving license free from any Current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle officer is required to drive;
• Served in the grade of Driver II Grade AD 3 or in a comparable position for a miņimum period (s) an of three (3) years;
• Passed the Occupational Trade Test Grade II;
• Public Service Vehicle (PSV) certificate;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week every three (3) years from a recognized institution;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service;
• Attended a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability in driving and maintenance of vehicles

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving a motor-vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out minor mechanical repairs;
• Security of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Safety of passengers and /or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicles and carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical and break systems, tyre pressure;
• Carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle assigned;
• Ensuring the vehicle has the necessary documentation; anp
• Ensuring the vehicle has relevant repair tools and serviced on time.