Vacancies at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/01/04/2022

This is an entry level position in the University to this cadre and appointment is on permanent and pensionable terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.

Academic Qualification

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or KCE Div II
• Must be a Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management of Kenya IHRM

Experience

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Human Resource generalist in a busy corporate institution/organization. With ability to undertake various Human Resource related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating various committee meetings by
  • Scheduling meetings according to committees Almanac and work plan to enable the committees meet their annual objectives.
  • Booking meeting venue, request for refreshments, assemble appropriate equipment for the meeting to ensure availability in time of the necessary requirements and smooth running of meetings
• Resolve normal procedural issues and/or escalate relevant supervisors to ensure smooth running of the institution
• Maintain an accurate and up to date HR data in Navision system and excel database;
• Collating data/information for drafting reports and briefs to aid in making informed decision
• Draft correspondences for review, approval/signature to relay feedback or make inquiries.
• Liaise with immediate supervisor on a regular basis for planning and coordination of duties in the office to ensure that all duties are well attended to appropriately.
• Assist in coordinating of in-house trainings to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of trainings
• Assist in collating feedback from trainees on the effectiveness of training for analysis
• Assist in all other HR general tasks on recruitment, performance management, staff welfare matters as may be required to ensure completeness of tasks
• Keying in employee data in the Human Resource Information System for ease of preparing reports.
• Draft reports as guided for effective decision making
• To provide administrative support to the Human Resource Officer in the review of all HR strategies, policies and procedures
• Assist in preparation of audit by ensuring that all documents are filed correctly for ease of retrieval and reference.
• Preparation of payroll inputs to ensure all employee matters affecting monthly payrolls are summited in time
• Assist in Staff Clearance and computation of terminal dues for employees for timely processing of the dues.
• support recruitment and induction process as need arises to provide a seamless process
• Perform any other task as assigned by the Human Resource Officer

Skills and Competencies

The candidate must:

• Have an understanding of the Kenya Labour laws
• Be computer literate and have analytical ability
• Have knowledge of operating standard office equipment with demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of administrative and office support duties.
• Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Minutes taking and writing skills
• Have good Interpersonal skills
• Have commitment and good work ethics
• Be ready to take up additional responsibilitie

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REF: PU/ADV/02/04/2022

This is an entry position to this cadre and appointment is on temporary or permanent terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.

Academic Qualification

• The candidate must have a mean Grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent plus a relevant professional certificate from a recognized Institution.

Experience

• At least two years’ experience in clerical work with excellent knowledge of office operations

Key Responsibilities

• File all documents and ensure that there is a filling order and organization for an easy future retrieval.
• Ensure procured office stationery is available for office use by collecting items from the stores
• Deliver to the appropriate departments, letters and others correspondence to facilitate timely response/action
• File letters received and dispatch of files to action officers to update records to confirm current status on a daily basis
• Offer data entry and clerical services to the Human Resource Department
• Trace files on a regular basis that have overstayed in action officers’ office to conform to International Organizational Standards requirement of seven day return policy of files to the registry.
• Arrange files and documents in the Department and ensure neatness of the office
• Ensure all Closed files not in use are archived
• Prepare summaries and data for further analysis and decision making
• Liaise with the Human Resource Assistants in utilization of office appliances such as photocopier, printers and computers to assist in the efficient operation of departmental activities on a daily basis 

Skills and Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of clerical, operational or customer service skills acquired through education, experience or on the job training
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team work skills. 

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 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/07/04/2022 

Appointment to this is either on permanent and pensionable terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason

Academic Qualification

• Applicants MUST be holders of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Biology or its equivalent qualification from an accredited and recognized university.

Experience

• The candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

Skills

The candidate should have the following skills

• Strong technical ability in the field
• Data and procedure analysis
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal skills
• Technical communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Swimming and or diving skills
• In-water rescue skills
• Skills in First aid, public safety and evacuation
• Coxswain skill shall be an added advantage

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to

• Conduct practical classes and student’s field work
• Manage practical manuals to and from students
• Maintain an updated inventory of consumables and non-consumables in the areas of jurisdiction
• Prepare budget of laboratory materials and supplies
• Manage the operations and safety of laboratory equipment and stores
• Ensure that the laboratory working environment is safe and free of accidents
• Ensure that the laboratory equipment is safely and properly stored.
• Manage experimental facilities and students projects in fish hatcheries, ponds and /or marshes
• Participate in the planned surveys and sample bio data collection in coastal and marine environments
• Perform specific chemical and biological analyses of water
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

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REF: PU/ADV/05/04/2022

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned PhD in Nursing (Medical and Surgical) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university

Experience

• Applicants with at least two (2) years relevant teaching experience will have an added advantage.
• Applicants should have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters

In addition, applicants should

• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)

Skills

 Applicants should demonstrate

• Ability to teach, conduct research and supervise students and/or staff.
• Ability to design and Develop academic programmes and curricula
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure skills
• Problem solving skills
• Conflict management
• Supervisory skills
• Team Building skills

Publications

• Applicants with relevant Publications will have an added advantage

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Identify research needs in society in order to inform potential areas of research and contribute to the body of knowledge.
• Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
• Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in the body of knowledge.
• Disseminate and share research findings through to inform an influence policy and provide solutions to societal needs
• Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and standing of the University in research matters.
• Grade and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students to conduct their research in accordance to ethical and quality standards.
• Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the body of knowledge and meet market needs.
• Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
• Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
• Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding to the scheduled timelines.
• Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
• Participate in attachment, field trips and teaching practice to equip students with on the job training and skills.
• Monitor students’ performance, progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to improve performance and content retention.
• Provide career guidance and student mentorship programmes provision during consultation hours to produce all rounded and well-grounded individuals.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide to policies and regulations in class attendance and examination discipline.
• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building.
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.

Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes. 

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REF: PU/ADV/05/04/2022

Appointment to this position is on a two (2) year contract, renewable once based on performance.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants MUST have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Nursing (Medical and Surgical) or its equivalent qualification from an accredited and recognized university.

Experience

Applicants must:

• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral Degree

Qualification

• Have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters.
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.) 

Publications.

• Applicants with relevant publication will have an added advantage

Skills

Applicant should demonstrate

• Ability to teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff.
• Ability to design and Develop academic programmes and curricula 

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to

• Carry out needs assessments and establish collaborative networks by working with stakeholders to identify research areas of interest
• Dissemination of research findings through publications, conferences, exhibitions, extension services, seminars and workshops to share knowledge and invite critique
• Review journals and articles through editorial boards to improve quality of the research findings before publication to ensure quality is maintained.
• Build research capacities among graduates and undergraduate students by incorporating training components in projects in order to build research skills
• Participate in curriculum development and review through involvement of key stakeholders to align students studies to the job market
• Develop and regularly review the curriculum to ensure it meets the current needs of the profession and practice.
• Develop course outlines for assigned courses as per the curriculum objectives to ensure they achieve the threshold for delivery to students.
• Use various delivery models to plan, implement and evaluate students in order to ensure that students gain maximum skills out of all the trainings they receive on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct periodical theoretical examination and practical assessment to evaluate the understanding and academic progress of students.
• Monitor the progress of students and give remedial when and where necessary to improve the performance of the students.
• Supervise data collection and analysis, and use the report to identify the common problems affecting the respective communities and advice the relevant authority.
• Participate in weekly departmental meetings and give suggestions on how to improve teaching and other academic practices. 
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.

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REF: PU/ADV/06/04/2022

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned PhD in Nursing (Midwifery) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university

Experience

• Applicants with at least two (2) years relevant teaching experience will have an added advantage.
• Applicants should have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters

In addition, applicants should

• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)

Skills

•  Applicants should demonstrate 
• Ability to teach, conduct research and supervise students and/or staff.
• Ability to design and Develop academic programmes and curricula
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure skills
• Problem solving skills
• Conflict management
• Supervisory skills
• Team Building skills

Publications

• Applicants with relevant Publications will have an added advantage

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Identify research needs in society in order to inform potential areas of research and contribute to the body of knowledge.
• Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
• Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in the body of knowledge.
• Disseminate and share research findings through to inform an influence policy and provide solutions to societal needs
• Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and standing of the University in research matters.
• Grade and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students to conduct their research in accordance to ethical and quality standards.
• Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the body of knowledge and meet market needs.
• Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
• Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
• Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding to the scheduled timelines.
• Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality. 

Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes. 

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REF: PU/ADV/06/04/2022

Appointment to this position is on a two (2) year contract, renewable once based on performance.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants MUST have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Nursing (Midwifery) or its equivalent qualification from an accredited and recognized university.

Experience

Applicants must:

• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral Degree
• Have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters.
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)

Qualification

• Have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters.
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.) 

Publications.

• Applicants with relevant publication will have an added advantage

Skills

Applicant should demonstrate

• Ability to teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff.
• Ability to design and Develop academic programmes and curricula

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to

• Carry out needs assessments and establish collaborative networks by working with stakeholders to identify research areas of interest
• Dissemination of research findings through publications, conferences, exhibitions, extension services, seminars and workshops to share knowledge and invite critique
• Review journals and articles through editorial boards to improve quality of the research findings before publication to ensure quality is maintained.
• Build research capacities among graduates and undergraduate students by incorporating training components in projects in order to build research skills
• Participate in curriculum development and review through involvement of key stakeholders to align students studies to the job market
• Develop and regularly review the curriculum to ensure it meets the current needs of the profession and practice.
• Develop course outlines for assigned courses as per the curriculum objectives to ensure they achieve the threshold for delivery to students.
• Use various delivery models to plan, implement and evaluate students in order to ensure that students gain maximum skills out of all the trainings they receive on a day-to-day basis.
• Conduct periodical theoretical examination and practical assessment to evaluate the understanding and academic progress of students.
• Monitor the progress of students and give remedial when and where necessary to improve the performance of the students.
• Supervise data collection and analysis, and use the report to identify the common problems affecting the respective communities and advice the relevant authority.
• Participate in weekly departmental meetings and give suggestions on how to improve teaching and other academic practices.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes. 

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REF: PU/ADV/03/04/2022

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned PhD in Physics or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University

Experience

The candidate should:

• Be a member of relevant professional bodies
• Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
• Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc).

Skills

• Applicants should demonstrate
• Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
• Design and develop academic programmes and curricula

Publications

• Should have published at least two (2) articles in refereed journals OR at least one (1) University level book in the relevant area OR at least two (2) book chapters in an edited book in relevant area.

Teaching and learning responsibilities

• Digital and manual processing of examinations to ensure integrity in the grading of students
• Guidance and counselling of students in order to provide psychosocial support to enable them to improve on their performance, to instill professional values and encourage confidence to work in industry
• Administrative work such as consulting with students in order to mentor to create awareness of industry, enhance academic performance and ensure proper career selection
• Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support to foster mental stability required for good performance
• Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges for efficient running of the department and institution
• Regular contact liaison with students to teach and provide support
• Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the assessment of students work to ensure quality of teaching
• Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students to ensure quality of teaching
• Balance competitive pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, knowledge transfer, administrative demands and deadlines with the help from frontline manager and peers
• Engage with continuous professional development to ensure that we update our knowledge.
• To maintain discipline in lecture rooms or halls to ensure maximum attention during the lectures.
• To prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making of the student.
• To lecture in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus.
• To prepare teaching or learning materials and schemes of work for smooth running of the semester.
• To supervise student work to ensure they are on the right academic track.

Research and scholarship responsibilities

• To develop research objectives and proposals for individual or joint research.
• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
• To write up research work for publication.
• To seek practical application of research findings.
• To make presentations at conferences and/or exhibit work in other appropriate events.
• To identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
• To update knowledge and understanding in field of specialization.
• To translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of research.
• To seek practical application of research findings.
• To write journal articles and books to comply with the policy and regulations. Community service
• To engage with community through training, creation of awareness, sensitization in order to influence socio-economic development and health promotion.
• To translate knowledge into practical oriented solutions that support and solve community or societal problems.
• To engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities through research and innovations
• To serve as volunteers in various levels in the society to benefit the community to enhance and promote health and social life in the society by filling the gaps in skills and service delivery due to labor shortage.

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REF: PU/ADV/04/04/2022

Appointment to this position is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have:

• An earned PhD in Accounting or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university
• MBA accounting option/ MA accounting or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/ Bachelor of Commerce (accounting option) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university

Experience

• Applicants with at least two (2) years relevant teaching experience will have an added advantage.
• Applicants should have evidence of contribution to university/research institution through activities such as participation in departmental management, students’ academic/research advising, school or university/institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters

In addition, applicants should

• Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)

Skills

 Applicants should demonstrate

• Ability to teach, conduct research and supervise students and/or staff.
• Ability to design and Develop academic programmes and curricula
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure skills
• Problem solving skills
• Conflict management
• Supervisory skills
• Team Building skills

Publications

• Applicants with relevant Publications will have an added advantage 

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Identify research needs in society in order to inform potential areas of research and contribute to the body of knowledge.
• Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
• Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in the body of knowledge.
• Disseminate and share research findings through to inform an influence policy and provide solutions to societal needs
• Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and standing of the University in research matters.
• Grade and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students to conduct their research in accordance to ethical and quality standards.
• Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the body of knowledge and meet market needs.
• Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
• Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
• Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.

Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
• Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building
• Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
• Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.