Vacancies at Laikipia University

LU/AC/SHDS/SS/EA/NOV./14/2024

Reports to: The COD.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and mentor both students and staff in their area of specialization/expertise;
• Lead research/innovation teams in area of specialization/expertise;
• Provide strategic leadership in development of academic programmes and research activities in their area of specialization/expertise within the department;
• Be a member of the departmental and School academic board to provide leadership in their area of specialization/expertise;
• Departmental development: Teach and train in their area of specialization/expertise at the appropriate level;
• University development: Mentor and develop teaching programmes and skills in their area of specialization/expertise;
• The review and development of programmes in accordance with the CUE requirements and CBC/CBET compliance at both the School and Department level, as well as responding to issues raised by the regulatory body, through the Chairperson of the Department and School Dean;
• Inputting grades into an online grade management system;
• Research and innovation, solicit funding and develop research programmes and teams in their area of specialization/expertise;
• Networking: Create networks with local, regional and international organizations in their area of specialization/expertise;
• Academic publishing: conduct scholarly and academic publishing;
• Input into the department budget development in their area of specialization/expertise for departmental development;
• Identify and develop research/innovation products for income generation in their area of specialization;
• Create linkages and partnerships;
• Develop research and academic programmes;
• Management and administration of examinations and assessments;
• Offer career guidance and mentorship;
• Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the COD.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:

For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have:

• An earned Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent degree in the specified specialization or related field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• b. A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at the university level or in a research institute or in industry; and
• At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years Research/industry experience;
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Ability to utilize Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) systems;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of the Kenya 2010.

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LU/AC/SHDS/SS/EA/NOV./15/2024

Reports to: The COD.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and mentor both students and staff in their area of specialization/expertise;
• Lead research/innovation teams in area of specialization/expertise;
• Provide strategic leadership in development of academic programmes and research activities in their area of specialization/expertise within the department;
• Be a member of the departmental and School academic board to provide leadership in their area of specialization/expertise;
• Departmental development: Teach and train in their area of specialization/expertise at the appropriate level;
• University development: Mentor and develop teaching programmes and skills in their area of specialization/expertise;
• The review and development of programmes in accordance with the CUE requirements and CBC/CBET compliance at both the School and Department level, as well as responding to issues raised by the regulatory body, through the Chairperson of the Department and School Dean;
• Inputting grades into an online grade management system;
• Research and innovation, solicit funding and develop research programmes and teams in their area of specialization/expertise;
• Networking: Create networks with local, regional and international organizations in their area of specialization/expertise;
• Academic publishing: conduct scholarly and academic publishing;
• Input into the department budget development in their area of specialization/expertise for departmental development;
• Identify and develop research/innovation products for income generation in their area of specialization;
• Create linkages and partnerships;
• Develop research and academic programmes;
• Management and administration of examinations and assessments;
• Offer career guidance and mentorship;
• Perform any other related duty assigned from time to time; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the COD.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:

For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have:

• An earned Doctorate degree (PhD) or equivalent degree in the specified specialization or related field from an accredited and recognized university; and be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• b. A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at the university level or in a research institute or in industry; and
• At least three (3) years of teaching and research experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years Research/industry experience;
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;
• Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
• Ability to utilize Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) systems;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of the Kenya 2010.

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LU/AD/HR-AHC/EA/NOV./16/2024

Reports to: The Registrar Administration and Human Capital.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deputize the Registrar (Administration and Human Capital);
• Responsible for staff matters in the department;
• Responsible for a budget plan for the department;
• Responsible for the implementation of university policies and procedures in the division;
• Ensure effective and efficient management of various functions of the department;
• Formulating and reviewing administrative service policies and procedures;
• Spearheading service delivery initiatives;
• Overseeing the provision of security and office services;
• Directing general maintenance;
• Facilitating meetings, conferences, and other special events;
• Managing and controlling office accommodation;
• Overseeing coordination of disaster management and emergency response activities;
• Coordinating preparation of work plans, budgets, and setting of performance targets;
• Coordinating implementation of service delivery initiatives;
• Planning and coordinating office accommodation;
• Processing travel clearance;
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing staff; and
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have:

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration or Human Resources Management or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Institute of Human Resource; Management Kenya (IHRM) and a Certified Human Resource Practitioner CHRP (K);
• Attendance of a senior management or other professional course lasting for more than four weeks will be an added advantage Computer literacy;
• Demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organization at the senior management level; and
• Exemplary work performance

EXPERIENCE:

• The candidate MUST have had at least six (6) years’ experience in administration, three (3) years of which MUST have served as a Senior Assistant Registrar.

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LU/AD/SPORTS/EA/NOV./17/2024

Reports to: Section Head.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach and instruct students in various games;
• Accompany students during games at various places;
• Plan, organize and develop games and sports activities;
• Oversee general care and maintenance of games facilities; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have:

• At least Level Two (II) Coaching Certificate or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• KCSE Certificate or its equivalent;
• Computer Literacy; and
• Skills in First Aid.

EXPERIENCE: The candidate MUST have had One (1) year experience in Coaching.
 

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LU/AD/SPORTS/EA/NOV./18/2024

Reports to: Section Head.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach and instruct students in various games;
• Accompany students during games at various places;
• Plan, organize and develop games and sports activities;
• Oversee general care and maintenance of games facilities; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

For appointment to this position, a candidate MUST have:

• At least Level Two (II) Coaching Certificate or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• KCSE Certificate or its equivalent;
• Computer Literacy; and
• Skills in First Aid.

EXPERIENCE: The candidate MUST have had One (1) year experience in Coaching.