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  • Posted: Feb 5, 2025
    Deadline: Feb 17, 2025
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    St. Paul’s University is an ecumenical private chartered university founded in 1903. It is strategically located in the lush Kiambu County along Nairobi-Limuru Route A, 30kms from Nairobi, next to Jumuia Conference and Country Home with other campuses in Nairobi, Nakuru and Machakos. It is in a cool and serene environment that is very conducive for learning.
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    Senior Lecturer, Counselling Psychology

    PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:-

    To facilitate learning and teach academic or vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students through a wide range of delivery methods such as lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations, fieldwork, online/virtual, blended etc. The position holder will be required to set, monitor, assess, invigilate, mark and record students’ coursework and examinations and submit records to relevant office(s) as required. He/she will also carry out clinical/attachment supervisions, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ projects and thesis work as well as undertake a mentoring role by guiding, counseling and generally supporting students in their holistic growth. This is in addition to carrying out and developing research in order to contribute to the wider research and learning activities of the Social Sciences department.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/JOB SPECIFICATIONS

    TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

    • Teach assigned subjects/courses, which basically involve preparing and delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials.
    • Teaching a number of subjects across a range of qualifications, areas of study and levels in regular and special classes
    • including organized seminars, workshops, symposiums and other such activities prescribed in the curriculum.
    • Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research as well as designing, preparing and developing teaching materials and undertaking appropriate collaborations and networks.
    • Lead and take an active part in and/or initiating development of new courses and evaluation of existing ones and their modes of delivery.
    • Plan and prepare course outlines, lessons and projects and filing copies of records or reports of such activities/projects with the relevant office(s).
    • Set, monitor, assess and mark students’ coursework.
    • Set, invigilate, mark and record examinations and submit records to relevant office(s) as required.
    • Write students’ progress/evaluation reports and other reports where necessary.
    • Supervise students’ research activities, projects and generally plan and organize general support for students as may be necessary.
    • Organize work experience, seminars, workshops, students’ placements or workplace assessment as appropriate.
    • Lead and contribute to committee/team work to monitor, review and evaluate curriculum. 

    RESEARCH, SUPERVISIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

    • Undertake research projects, consultations and proposal writings in ways and areas that contribute to the institution’s benefit, rankings and research profile.
    • Undertake research projects, consultations and proposal writings in ways and areas that contribute to the institution’s
    • benefit, rankings and research profile.
    • Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff training activities.
    • Facilitate or attend relevant conferences and seminars.
    • Write academic papers, initiate academic projects and publish.

    ADMINISTRATION

    • Perform the role of Counselling programmes academic leader.
    • Undertake administrative tasks relating to the department, such as student orientation week, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards.
    • Represent the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
    • Represent the University at board meetings, education forums, official functions, etc. as may be relevant and when re- quired. 
    • Attend and contribute to departmental and University meetings.
    • Establish collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organizations as required.
    • Liaise with relevant educational institutions, professional bodies and academic forums as may be necessary and ap- proved by the university administration.

    STUDENT AND GENERAL COMMUNITY LIFE

    • Lead and undertake a mentoring role by guiding, counseling and generally supporting Counselling programmes and other students in their holistic growth.
    • Work closely with colleagues across the university on administrative and student support matters, community’ worship life, including chapel services
    • Liaise with colleagues to ensure quality standards, integrity and nurturing of team spirit.
    • Work as the Counselling Programmes team leader.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    • PhD degree in Counselling from a recognized university.
    • A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, three (3) of which must be at Lecturer level.
    • Must have supervised at least three (3) post graduate students to completion since last promotion.
    • A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points since last promotion, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from referred scholarly journals.
    • Evidence of continuing research activity.
    • Registered with the relevant professional body

    KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

    • Strong leadership skills.
    • Attention to detail and quality orientation skills.
    • Good analytical skills and reporting skills.
    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Team player with strong organizational skills.
       

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    Senior Lecturer, Computer Science

    PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:-

    The scope of the job is to facilitate learning and teach academic or vocational subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students through a wide range of delivery methods such as lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations, fieldwork among others. The post holder will carry out research and develop these methods in order to contribute to the wider research and learning activities of the department. The Senior Lecturer will also undertake administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time as need may arise. This is in addition to offering guidance and mentorship to students.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/JOB SPECIFICATIONS
    TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

    • Teach assigned subjects/courses, which basically involve preparing and delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials.
    • Teaching a number of subjects across a range of qualifications, areas of study and levels in regular and special classes including organized seminars, workshops, symposiums and other such activities prescribed in the curriculum.
    • Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research as well as designing, preparing and developing teaching materials and undertaking appropriate collaborations and networks.
    • Take active part in and/or initiating development of new courses and evaluation of existing ones and their modes of delivery.
    • Plan and prepare course outlines, lessons and projects and filing copies of records or reports of such activities/projects with the relevant office(s).
    • Set, monitor, assess and mark students’ coursework.
    • Set, invigilate, mark and record examinations and submit records to relevant office(s) as required.
    • Write students’ progress/evaluation reports and other reports where necessary.
    • Supervise students’ research activities, projects and generally plan and organize general support for students as may be necessary.
    • Organize work experience, seminars, workshops, students’ placements or workplace assessment as appropriate
    • Lead and contribute to committee/team work to monitor, review and evaluate curriculum.

    RESEARCH, SUPERVISIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

    • Undertake research projects, consultations and proposal writings in ways and areas that contribute to the institution’s benefit, rankings and research profile.
    • Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff training activities.
    • Facilitate or attend relevant conferences and seminars. 
    • Write academic papers, initiate academic projects and publish.

    ADMINISTRATION

    • Undertake administrative tasks relating to the department, such as student orientation week, induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards. 
    • Represent the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
    • Represent the University at board meetings, education forums, official functions, etc. as may be relevant and when required. 
    • Attend and contribute to departmental and University meetings.
    • Establish collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organizations as required.
    • Liaise with relevant educational institutions, professional bodies and academic forums as may be necessary and approved by the university administration.

    STUDENT AND GENERAL COMMUNITY LIFE

    • Lead and undertake a mentoring role by guiding, counseling and generally supporting Counselling programmes and other students in their holistic growth.
    • Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff training activities.
    • Represent the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contribute to these as necessary.
    • Work closely with colleagues across the university on administrative and student support matters, community’ worship life, including chapel services.
    • Liaise with colleagues to ensure quality standards, integrity and nurturing of team spirit
    • Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    • PhD in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics/ Information Systems from a recognized university.
    • A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience both at undergraduate and post graduate levels, three (3) of which must be at lecturer level.
    • Must have supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion.
    • A minimum of fifteen (15) publications points since last promotion, of which at least ten (10) should be from referred scholarly journals.
    • Evidence of continuing research activity.
    • Registered with the relevant professional body. 

    KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

    • Strong leadership skills
    • Attention to detail and quality orientation skills
    • Good analytical skills and reporting skills
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Team player with strong organizational skills

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    Administration Officer in Charge of Security, Facilities Maintenance and Transport

    PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:-

    To provide support to the University by ensuring that Transport, and General Maintenance of Facilities, Grounds and Security Sections are effectively and efficiently delivered. The job holder will also coordinate general safety and security of all staff/ students/facility and property in the University

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/JOB SPECIFICATIONS
    SUPERVISION

    • Supervise and provide guidance to employees under the Section
    • Monitor, note staff work attendance and subsequently make work output report of each staff under your supervision.
    • Make reports related to such staff performance.
    • Conduct regular and annual performance appraisals. 
    • Listen and act on any work-related concerns of staff under the section.
    • Keep a monthly record of the work attendance of staff under the section.

    TRANSPORT 

    • Ensure all university motor vehicles are in good mechanical condition.
    • Ensure all bookings are recorded and attended to by the drivers in good time.
    • Ensure vehicles are released as per the various bookings.
    • Ensure University vehicles are fueled and those without fuel requisitions are raised. 
    • Liaise with drivers in ensuring that servicing is done in a timely manner. 

    MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES

    • Receive and attend to all maintenance needs of buildings, offices and facilities.
    • Raise requisitions to procure necessary materials.
    • Ensure the University buildings are maintained at all times.
    • Ensure facilities conditions are frequently appraised and repairs and remedial maintenance taken.
    • Make pro-active proposals of how to undertake maintenance.
    • Undertake supervision of extension and development works.
    • Ensure maintenance for all equipment and machinery. 

    MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS

    • Ensure all University grounds are kept clean, neat and hygienic at all times.
    • Ensure lawn, flowers, pathways, and fences are clean and in good condition.
    • Ensure that off campus grounds/staff house compounds, road reserve areas are kept clean and are no-littering areas at all timesKeep a timely schedule of when such works are to be undertaken.

    UTILITIES

    • Ensure the University water supply is adequate and reliable at all times.
    • Ensure the University water is only used for domestic purposes. 
    • Check and maintain water flow systems. 
    • Ensure the University is adequately supplied with electricity.
    • Ensure that water electricity bills are raised and tabulated for timely payment. 
    • Attend promptly and report any breakdown of water and electricity supply.

    SECURITY MATTERS 

    • Oversee all university security matters and supervise daily activities of the internal staff provided by the hired security firm
    • Work closely with the internal and outsourced security supervisors to maintain a catalog of security human resources and their assignments.
    • Implement and communicate security policy and SOPs to the users.
    • Prepare reports regarding security service providers’ performance and accountability.
    • Work in liaison with the law enforcement agencies on matters related to the University security.
    • Coordinate all security activities in conjunction with relevant offices, whenever there are functions/activities in the com- pound or outside.

     STUDENTS DISCIPLINE, SECURITY AND SPORTS IN LIAISON WITH DEAN OF STUDENTS 

    • Attend the University students’ disciplinary committee meetings.
    • In liaison with other University sections inculcate a culture of positive attitude and responsible behavior in students.
    • Work with relevant offices in responding to discipline and security emergencies in the hostels (24-hours a day).
    • Assist in sports activities where such may be required by the department.

    REPORTING AND UPDATES 

    • Making and generating regular reports of the completed and ongoing work in the campuses to the supervisor.
    • Making regular short-term plan reports to the supervisor.
    • Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    • Relevant University degree preferably in Administration, Sociology, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Criminology.
    • Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
    • At least 3 – 5 years progressive experience in the areas cited in the job description preferably in an Academic Institution.
    • High level discipline, integrity, responsibility, discipline, interpersonal skills, team player, and must have good presentation skills.
    • Resilient and able to withstand demanding work environment, working long hours, out of duty calls and sacrifice

    KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

    • Strong leadership skills.
    • Good analytical skills and reporting skills.
    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Team Player with strong organizational skills.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can submit applications and a duly filled job application form https://www.spu.ac.ke/attachments/Vacancies/Job-Application-Form.pdf via the following address: recruit@spu.ac.ke

    All applications should be submitted on or before Monday, 17th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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