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  • Posted: Jul 26, 2023
    Deadline: Aug 4, 2023
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    Umma University is an established university in Kenya accredited by the Commission for University Education. The University has two campuses; Thika and Kajiado. Umma University offers courses in Computer Science, Nursing (Direct Entry and Upgrading), Business Management, Information and Communication Technology, Islamic Sharia, Islamic Banking & Finance ...
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    Administrative Assistant

    REF: VA/UU/010/2023

    Job Purpose

    • Principal administrative and clerical assistant of the school/Department. The Administrative Assistant offer support in all function of managing the School/Department

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Scheduling appointments, calling and answering phones and welcoming visitors in the School/department.
    • Handling and maintaining of internal and external office correspondences that include letters and memos.
    • Ensuring and maintaining office cleanliness.
    • Managing the office supplies requested from the stores and monitoring proper use of the supplies.
    • Taking and maintaining departmental/school minutes.
    • Ensuring filling of document in-line with quality assurance guidelines.
    • Keep and maintain records of students’ progression files, evaluation documents and staff records.

    Technical Support

    • Collecting and filing the attendance sheets from the lecturers.
    • Submission of staff records to human resource department.
    • Keep and maintain the record of work allocation, work plan, budget, academic activities and list of staff in the school/department as per the academic calendar.
    • Maintaining of the departmental/school records in the SMIS System.
    • Registration of students’ units.
    • Attending to queries of both staff and students.
    • Participating in the orientation and induction of new staff and students.
    • Maintain Human resource policies and procedures in the school/department.
    • Submission of staff performance appraisals.
    • Participant in coordination of staff trainings.
    • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

    Knowledge and Skills

    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Highly organized.
    • Demonstrable planning capabilities
    • A high sense of integrity, innovativeness, diplomacy and ethical standards including confidentiality.
    • Proficient reporting and writing skills. 

    Qualification

    • Bachelors’ degree in business administration, Human resource management or equivalent.
    • Diploma in secretarial, business administration, certified public secretaries is an added advantage.
    • 2 years’ experience in a busy office.
    • Hands on skills and proficiency in use of MS Office

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    Information Communication Technology Manager

    REF: VA/UU/014/07/2023

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop, implement and periodically review the Board’s ICT Strategy;
    • Formulate, manage and control the planning and budgeting for the Board’s ICT services;
    • Develop and manage the department’s annual work plan and budget;
    • Oversee performance management in the division; recruitment, setting performance targets, supervision, scheduling, development, appraisal and disciplinary actions;
    • Provide professional advice to the Board on ICT matters as appropriate;
    • Ensure ICT data security, risk management, disaster recovery and business continuity planning processes are in place and are regularly reviewed;
    • Develop and implement ICT policies and procedures relating to ICT services, including distribution, security, disaster recovery, standards and service provision;
    • Liaise with users to ensure that information processing needs are met;
    • Review and evaluate feasibility studies and reports for implementation;
    • Liaise with heads of departments in developing and implementing change management initiatives;
    • Develop the talents and ensure continuous staff training to guarantee delivery of efficient ICT services at the Board;
    • Ensure newly acquired ICT equipment meet the best specifications as per the latest technology in the market;
    • Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver ICT solutions that efficiently and effectively enhance the Board’s capability;
    • Oversee ICT special projects, including planning, scheduling, managing and progress reporting;
    • Oversee the implementation of the University Management Information System (MIS), and other ICT solutions in the University; and
    • Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

     QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and Computer Science from a recognized institution
    • CCNA, CCNP, CISSP or Project Management
    • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science, Information systems/technology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
    • At least five (5) years’ work experience, Two (2) of which must be in a relevant field at supervisory/management level
    • Membership certificate to a relevant professional body
    • Certificate in a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
    • Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and
    • Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

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    Human Resource Manager

    REF: VA/UU/12/07/2023

    QUALIFICATION

    • Must have a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management.
    • Must be a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
    • Must have at least 6 years’ experience in a Human Resource office.
    • Should demonstrate skills in interpersonal communication, decision-making, organization, leadership, and speaking.
    • Should possess the ability to use human resource management.
    • Must be a member of IHRM

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Provision of leadership for Human Resources Strategic Planning by collecting, analyzing and identifying current and future Human Resources needs within the University.
    • Implement all Human Resources policies, programmes, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
    • Oversee compliance with regulatory concerns.
    • Plan, organize and direct employee performance by checking, verifying and monitoring achievement according to performance targets and goals and control deviations from the set plan.
    • Assist in recruitment and selection the right candidates.
    • Issue job descriptions, required qualifications, skills, work experience required for specific job positions, duties and responsibilities.
    • Assess and determine employee training needs skills and knowledge to enable them perform their job effectively.
    • Ensure timely preparation of the payroll.
    • Ensure employees get services, benefits and provide facilities to enhance employee well- being.
    • Document and maintain employee records and information including employment history, work hours etc.
    • Participates in executive, management, and company staff meetings.
    • Develop and administer programmes, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the University strategic direction.
    • Prepare periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal.

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    Lecturer- School of Education - English

    REF: VA/UU/07/2023

    QUALIFICATION:

    • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
    • Registered with the relevant professional body.

    OR

    • A master's degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
    • With at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or research or industry.
    • A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points of which at least sixteen (16) should be from referred journal papers.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Must have at least two areas of specialization or able to teach at least two different subjects.
    • To ensure that the teaching that you are involved is informed by contemporary research in the relevant field and develops the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and rational thinking.
    • To ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their employability.
    • To reflect critically on the teaching for which you are responsible, implementing improvements, disseminating good practice effectively to others, contributing to quality monitoring and enhancement and to professional accreditation processes as appropriate.
    • To work effectively as a team member, chairing committees and working groups and where appropriate super supervising or mentoring other members of staff.
    • To undertake professional development in support of teaching and applied research and if appropriate in support of student welfare and curriculum management.
    • Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials.
    • Design, prepare and develop courses, modules and teaching materials.
    • Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
    • Assess students' coursework.
    • Set, mark and moderate examinations and assessments.
    • Supervise students' research activities, including final year undergraduate and Masters projects.
    • Involvement in committees and boards.
    • Contribute to professional conferences and seminars in your field of expertise.
    • Deliver sessions live online to support student learning and also to develop online learning resources.
    • Any other as assigned by your supervisor

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    Senior, Lecturer- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pre-Clinical Sciences

    REF: VA/UU/013/07/2023

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    • The senior lecturer will be responsible for designing, developing and producing learning and teaching material and delivering the content across a range of modules and within a subject area.
    • Senior Lecturer will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and also undertake research, consultancy and community activities.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Student teaching and evaluation

    • Teaching/ lecturing students
    • Setting, moderating exams, administering and giving feedback to the university and students according to the university guidelines
    • Ensure the students have done course work as per the university guidelines
    • Ensure modules are designed and delivered as per the university guidelines
    • Ensure that the course work and assignment evaluation is done as per the university policy
    • Keeping student records of achievement

    Research and scholarship

    • Develop proposal for grants and do research.
    • Supervision of student’s project/ research.
    • Participate Seminars and workshop to disseminate the research output
    • Present evidence studies in workshops, seminars and conference.
    • Presenting research at conferences

    Mentorship

    • Mentoring the Student and new colleagues in the department.
    • Taking students for mentorship trips.
    • Guide and advising weak students
    • Pastoral care of students by supporting the students’ individual needs and care.
    • Act as a personal tutor, provide support, advice and refer them to the appropriate services.
    • Supervise, teach and evaluate students on clinical areas.

    Liaison and networking

    • Participate in departmental meetings, conference and other events in and outside the university.
    • Get placement for students

    Community outreach

    • Organize community activities with the student in line with the university guidelines
    • Evaluate the community activities with the students
    • Support partnership and work with the community in line with the university policy
    • A flexible approach to work
    • Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    QUALIFICATION 

    • Earned PhD in any of these Medical fields –Surgical / Mental Health Nursing / Pediatric / Oncology Nursing / Critical Care Nursing.
    • A master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited university.
    • At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a lecturer or six (6) years research/ industry experience. – 6years
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    • A minimum of 32 publication points, of which at least twenty four (24) in refereed journal papers.
    • Must have supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a lecturer equivalent.

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    Lecturer- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pre-Clinical Sciences

    REF: VA/UU/013/07/2023

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Student teaching and evaluation

    • Teaching/ lecturing students
    • Setting, moderating exams, administering and giving feedback to the university and students according to the university guidelines
    • Ensure the students have done course work as per the university guidelines
    • Ensure modules are designed and delivered as per the university guidelines
    • Ensure that the course work and assignment evaluation is done as per the university policy
    • Keeping student records of achievement

    Research and scholarship

    • Develop proposal for grants and do research.
    • Supervision of student’s project/ research.
    • Participate Seminars and workshop to disseminate the research output
    • Present evidence studies in workshops, seminars and conference.
    • Presenting research at conferences

    Mentorship

    • Mentoring the Student and new colleagues in the department.
    • Taking students for mentorship trips.
    • Guide and advising weak students
    • Pastoral care of students by supporting the students’ individual needs and care.
    • Act as a personal tutor, provide support, advice and refer them to the appropriate services.
    • Supervise, teach and evaluate students on clinical areas.

    Liaison and networking

    • Participate in departmental meetings, conference and other events in and outside the university.
    • Get placement for students

    Community outreach

    • Organize community activities with the student in line with the university guidelines
    • Evaluate the community activities with the students
    • Support partnership and work with the community in line with the university policy
    • A flexible approach to work
    • Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    QUALIFICATION 

    • A master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited university- Surgical / Mental Health Nursing / Pediatric / Oncology Nursing / Critical Care Nursing.
    • At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a lecturer or six (6) years research/ industry experience.
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    • A minimum of 32 publication points, of which at least twenty four (24) in refereed journal papers.
    • Must have supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a lecturer equivalent.

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    Lecturer - Department of Community Health and Public Health Nursing

    REF: VA/UU/013/07/2023

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    • To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area.
    • Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and may also undertake research activity.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Student teaching and evaluation

    • Teaching/ lecturing students
    • Setting, moderating exams, administering and giving feedback to the university and students according to the university guidelines
    • Ensure the students have done course work as per the university guidelines
    • Ensure modules are designed and delivered as per the university guidelines
    • Ensure that the course work and assignment evaluation is done as per the university policy. Keeping student records of achievement

    Research and scholarship

    • Develop proposal for grants and do research
    • Supervision of student’s project/ research
    • Participate Seminars and workshop to disseminate the research output
    • Present evidence studies in workshops, seminars and conference.
    • Presenting research at conferences

    Mentorship

    • Mentoring the Student and new colleagues in the department.
    • Taking students for mentorship trips.
    • Guide and advising weak students
    • Pastoral care of students by supporting the students’ individual needs and care.
    • Act as a personal tutor, provide support, advice and refer them to the appropriate services.
    • Supervise, teach and evaluate students on clinical areas.

    Liaison and networking

    • Participate in departmental meetings, conference and other events in and outside the university.
    • Get placement for students

    Community outreach

    • Organize community activities with the student in line with the university guidelines
    • Evaluate the community activities with the students
    • Support partnership and work with the community in line with the university policy
    • A flexible approach to work
    • Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Master in Community Health / Public Health in Nursing/ Nursing Education / Nursing Leadership.
    • Qualify to register for PhD in the relevant area of specialization.
    • At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a Tutorial Fellow or Three (3) years research/ industry experience.
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    • Minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) in refereed journal papers.
    • Must have supervised at least three (3) undergraduate students to completion as a lecturer.

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    Lecturer – Department of Midwifery Reproductive Health and Gender Studies

    REF: VA/UU/013/07/2023

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    • To design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area.
    • Lecturers will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures, contribute to activities which influence leading edge practice and may also undertake research activity.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Student teaching and evaluation

    • Teaching/ lecturing students
    • Setting, moderating exams, administering and giving feedback to the university and students according to the university guidelines
    • Ensure the students have done course work as per the university guidelines
    • Ensure modules are designed and delivered as per the university guidelines
    • Ensure that the course work and assignment evaluation is done as per the university policy. Keeping student records of achievement

    Research and scholarship

    • Develop proposal for grants and do research
    • Supervision of student’s project/ research
    • Participate Seminars and workshop to disseminate the research output
    • Present evidence studies in workshops, seminars and conference.
    • Presenting research at conferences

    Mentorship

    • Mentoring the Student and new colleagues in the department.
    • Taking students for mentorship trips.
    • Guide and advising weak students
    • Pastoral care of students by supporting the students’ individual needs and care.
    • Act as a personal tutor, provide support, advice and refer them to the appropriate services.
    • Supervise, teach and evaluate students on clinical areas.

    Liaison and networking

    • Participate in departmental meetings, conference and other events in and outside the university.
    • Get placement for students

    Community outreach

    • Organize community activities with the student in line with the university guidelines
    • Evaluate the community activities with the students
    • Support partnership and work with the community in line with the university policy
    • A flexible approach to work
    • Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Master in Midwifery / Reproductive/ Nursing Education
    • Qualify to register for PhD in the relevant area of specialization.
    • At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the University as a Tutorial Fellow or Three (3) years research/ industry experience.
    • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
    • Minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) in refereed journal papers.
    • Must have supervised at least three (3) undergraduate students to completion as a lecturer.

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    Quality Assurance Officer

    REF: VA/UU/016/07/2023

    Qualifications

    • Minimum required Master’s Degree.
    • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in higher education administration with direct experience in leading QA and ISO activities.
    • Certificate in Computer studies

    Knowledge and Skills

    • Excellent written communication skills
    • Analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate and synthesis information in reports
    • Excellent interpersonal and team working skills,
    • Commitment to maintaining high standards of service provision,
    • Excellent organizational ability
    • Ability to prioritize a busy workload and to work effectively, under pressure, without direct supervision
    • A thorough approach to work and attention to detail,
    • A commitment to the quick assimilation of the requisite knowledge.

    Key roles and Responsibilities

    • To formulate policies, strategies systems, procedures and practices for the university’s academic quality assurance and improvement and administrative support;
    • Lead on internal audits and act as team lead for external audit and compliance reviews.
    • Monitor compliance with the UU’s code of conduct and any related policies and to investigate cases of violation and non-compliance with such policies
    • To develop policies and guidelines on teaching evaluation, program review and student learning assessment;
    • To promote the culture of academic quality within the university through assisting the University Quality Assurance Committee in developing and fostering a quality culture.
    • To ensure effectiveness of academic advising and course registration through feedback from students, follow up on teaching performance and effectiveness, smooth administration of examinations, advise the management on how the system is performing in regards to quality, and suggesting improvement strategies;
    • To ensure proper utilization and maintenance of university facilities, enforcement of health and safety policies and attending to welfare matters including Cafeteria, Hostels, Health clinics, etc. in liaison with relevant departments and stakeholders;
    • To liaise with HR Office to promote the profile of quality assurance in the university by rewarding sterling performance, and ensuring penalties for poor performance, faculty and staff development through continuous training of academic and non-academic staff;
    • To analyze student evaluation data and generating reports for both quality assurance and management purposes.
    • To advise on program and course approval and development in compliance with the Commission for Universities Education (CUE) on the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Universities in Kenya and Umma specific standards;
    • To develop and review quality assurance standard operating procedures for Quality Assurance Office in compliance with university quality assurance policy;
    • Lead the project to maintain and attain ISO recertification across the university;
    • To receive and analyze reports submitted by various committees for strategic university decision making;
    • To coordinate the preparation of annual reports for external bodies, e.g. the Council for University Education
    • To monitor national and international developments in Quality Assurance and advise the Management, Board and the University Council;
    • To advise the Vice Chancellor on Quality Assurance issues in the University;
    • To prepare an annual quality assurance report for the University Council;
    • To provide secretarial services to the University Quality Assurance and Standards Committee;
    • To do any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Vice- Chancellor or her appointee.
    • Any another duties assigned by the supervisor

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    Senior Assistant Registrar - Examination

    REF: VA/UU/015/07/2023

    Position Overview

    • Reporting to Registrar -Academics, the Examinations Officer will be responsible for coordinating, administering the delivery of examinations as well as conducting training for schools and department on examination matters. He/She will be required to offer support and assistance to schools for all examinations. It is the officer’s responsibility to effectively deal with the logistics of the management of examination.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Inducting all staff and students concerned on examination policies, procedures and related matters.
    • Notifying all members of staff and students of all dates that concern examinations including but not limited to orientation dates and venues, payments dates and timetables
    • Overseeing the process of setting exams, safe storage, administration of exams, marking and results feedback, verification and certification of results
    • Overseeing the moderation of draft examinations
    • Communicating and coordinating exam venues and payment deadlines
    • Liaising with the Records Office and various departments on issuance of results and handling all matters arising on the same
    • Coordinating the typing, photocopying and packaging of final examinations within the given time frame of work.
    • Receiving the students’ grades, oversee the entering of the grades into the system, ensuring correct entries are done, release the grades to the students and be the custodian of the grades.
    • Ensure proper procurement of examination booklets and other examination related stationery and equipment in liaison with Registrar
    • Prepare the end of semester examination timetable in liaison with Deans and HODs
    • Preparation of free error graduation list
    • Issuance of final transcript and certificate to graduates
    • Responding to quarries from potential employers on Umma university graduate
    • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Master’s degree in Educations
    • Bachelor’s degree in Education or Social Sciences from a recognized University
    • A professional qualification in exam management
    • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar environment or field.
    • Knowledge and High proficiency in use of ICT.
    • Experience /Understanding of KNEC, ICM, ABE or general examinations process will be preferred

    Knowledge and Skills

    • Good Organizational skills
    • Ability to work under minimum supervision
    • Highest level of integrity

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    Internal Auditor

    REF: VA/UU/018/07/2023

    Position Overview

    The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the overall functioning of the Internal Audit Departments so that the audit fulfils the purpose, role and responsibilities as established in the University Statutes. The operational focuses will be on:

    • The effectiveness and adequacy of controls, risk management and governance processes;
    • Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information;
    • Economic application of resources;
    • Safeguard of the company’s assets;
    • Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies and procedures.

    ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Report to the, Audit, Risk Management & Compliance Committee of the University and University Management on audit findings and recommendations so that they can determine the appropriate collective plan.
    • Coordinate internal audit activities to those of external auditors;
    • Act as Secretary to the Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee of Council
    • Develop and implement Internal Audit strategic and operational audit plans and control internal audit departmental budget;
    • Develop, implement and revise internal audit policies and procedures for effective functioning of Internal Audit and Assist management in developing and implementing risk management strategies.
    • Regularly appraise the effectiveness of risk management department of the University.
    • Assist management on the development and implementation of internal controls through regular appraisal of the University activities and Give assurance to University Management and the Council on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls;
    • Develop and implement optimal organizational structures in the Internal Audit Department;
    • Set human capital targets in the Internal Audit Department and manage staffing levels accordingly and manage deliverables on direct reports. Conduct quarterly performance reviews respectively;

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) finance or accounting field from a recognized institution or any other related field.
    • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Management (Accounting/ Finance option) or any other related field
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Final or its
    • A registered member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA), or an equivalent professional body;
    • At least Five (5) years relevant work experience
    • Practical knowledge of Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATS) is an added advantage
    • Proficiency in relevant Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules;

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    • Strong communication and diplomacy skills
    • Good analytical skills
    • Planning and Organizing
    • Integrity and honesty
    • Report writing skills
    • Advanced systems skills, Advanced excel, ACL analytics.

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    Legal Officer

    REF: VA/UU/019/07/2023

    EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

    • A first level university degree in law with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Must be an Advocate of the High Court and an active member of the Law Society of Kenya.

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    • At least 4 years of progressively responsible professional legal experience is required in the practice of law in a government or a law firm with a substantial experience in administrative, commercial and / or criminal law matters.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • To conduct legal analysis and research on various legal matters of the institution.
    • To provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents
    • To assist in reviewing the legal material and any other relevant documents and to identify the most important issues that need to be sorted out on a priority basis
    • To draw up formalities regarding the settlement of disputes and monitor the implementation of the legal clauses. Essential Skills and Abilities
    • Should possess excellent analytical, researching and drafting skills.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to take good decisions based on judgment are absolutely essential.
    • He/she should be able to function without anybody’s supervision and should be able to deal appropriately with the confidential information.
    • He / she should be an excellent team player with the ability to prioritize work, especially when some deadlines need to be met.
    • He / she should be keep himself / herself updated with all the legal laws and should be able to apply them in the given situation.
    • High attention to detail.
    • Strong negotiation skills.
    • Ability to prepare complex legal documents.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Provide Legal Advice -Using oral or written platforms, will be expected to brief team of staff members on legal issues, potential liabilities and possible courses of actions. This involves translating complicated legal jargon into language which everyone can understand, as well as taking all possible legal problems into consideration before making any recommendations. All recommendations which the Legal Officer makes must be in complete compliance with the law, and must also strive to minimize risk for the institution.
    • Process Documents -Will frequently need to write and review settlement documents, contracts, agreements and more. This task makes up of a significant portion of the day-to-day work and requires both focus and precision.
    • Perform Research - To continuously research legal resources such as articles, codes, statutes, judicial decisions and more. Doing so will allow the Legal Officer to stay up to date on all current laws and make well-educated legal recommendations.
    • Identify Risks- To regularly analyze the actions and decisions of the institution in order to identify problem areas, suggest alternative courses of action and mitigate risk as much as possible.
    • Direct Staff- To direct all claim adjusters, liability attorneys and management. With proper leadership, the legal staff can proceed with clarity, efficiency and confidence and hopefully resolve the matter swiftly.

    OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES

    • Review, advise on and draft contracts, agreements, institutional and operational modalities and other
    • Legal documents, as necessary, develop new legal modalities to meet unique needs / circumstances.
    • Review investigation reports and provide legal opinion to the Vice-Chancellor on matters of conduct and discipline implementation or any breaches of the institution’s rules and regulations.
    • Participate in negotiations and settlement of claims and disputes.
    • Represent the institution in judicial, arbitral or administrative proceedings.
    • Provide guidance to and may supervise, more junior staff on straight forward matters
    • Any other activity deemed appropriate by the Council and Management

    CORE COMPETENCIES

    Professionalism-Knowledge of and ability to apply legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination and processing of a range of legal documents.

    This will include:

    • Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues impacting on the university.
    • Ability to draft legal papers and work under pressure; Ability to apply good legal judgement in the context of assignments given; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
    • Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all arrears of work.
    • Team work- works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve institutional goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others, places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    • Planning and organizing – develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    • Client Orientation- considers all those to whom services are provide to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gain- ing their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions ; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects , meets timeline for delivery of services to client .

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    Senior Administrative Assistant

    REF: VA/UU/021/07/2023

    JOB PURPOSE

    • To provide a comprehensive, proactive and confidential executive support service to the Vice Chancellor, with a particular focus on effective management of diaries, internal and external communications and information systems. The position holder will be required to interface with and work closely with other members of the University.
    • The Office of the Vice Chancellor consists of the Vice Chancellor and Secretary to the University Council.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • To manage all aspects of the Vice Chancellor’s diary, including the effective organization of travel, meetings, committees and events involving the Vice Chancellor
    • Manage the Vice Chancellor’s internal and external communications in a timely and appropriate fashion.
    • To provide a professional interface between the Vice Chancellor and an extensive range of internal and external contacts and to deal with enquiries and issues that arise in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor.
    • To prepare, collate and distribute information relating to various committees, working groups and meetings, including electronic coordination of agendas, accompanying papers, attending meetings and taking minutes and dissemination of outcomes and actions.
    • To provide project support for strategic projects being led by the Vice-Chancellor, including research, drafting documents and collating sources and resources related to projects. Proving information to support decision-making relating to strategic development for the University.
    • To plan and manage the transition to a ‘paperless office’, which will include both utilizing existing ICT platforms as well as researching into and developing comprehensive new electronic systems and databases appropriate for projects driven by the Vice-Chancellor’s Office
    • To provide a front of office services, organizing and hosting high profile events and visits, leasing rebooking and negotiating with venues as required
    • To provide other support to the Vice-Chancellor and other staff within the Vice-Chancellor’s Office or senior staff as requested, for example, support at corporate events, arranging and servicing meetings, travel arrangements within Kenya and outside Kenya and project administration.
    • To ensure that during any absences of the Vice-Chancellor both matters of routine and more critical nature are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
    • To manage all administrative staff employed by the University.
    • To be responsible for your own self-development.
    • To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the University’s business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.

    QUALIFICATION

    • BSc/BA in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field
    • Proven administrative experience including experience in a senior role
    • Experience managing external relations
    • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages, databases, web and email
    • Strong communication ability (oral and written).
    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Experience of event management is an added advantage
    • Creativity and problem-solving aptitude

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    Lecturer- School of Education - Kiswahili

    REF: VA/UU/07/2023

    QUALIFICATION:

    • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
    • Registered with the relevant professional body.

    OR

    • A master's degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
    • With at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or research or industry.
    • A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points of which at least sixteen (16) should be from referred journal papers.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Must have at least two areas of specialization or able to teach at least two different subjects.
    • To ensure that the teaching that you are involved is informed by contemporary research in the relevant field and develops the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and rational thinking.
    • To ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their employability.
    • To reflect critically on the teaching for which you are responsible, implementing improvements, disseminating good practice effectively to others, contributing to quality monitoring and enhancement and to professional accreditation processes as appropriate.
    • To work effectively as a team member, chairing committees and working groups and where appropriate super supervising or mentoring other members of staff.
    • To undertake professional development in support of teaching and applied research and if appropriate in support of student welfare and curriculum management.
    • Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials.
    • Design, prepare and develop courses, modules and teaching materials.
    • Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
    • Assess students' coursework.
    • Set, mark and moderate examinations and assessments.
    • Supervise students' research activities, including final year undergraduate and Masters projects.
    • Involvement in committees and boards.
    • Contribute to professional conferences and seminars in your field of expertise.
    • Deliver sessions live online to support student learning and also to develop online learning resources.
    • Any other as assigned by your supervisor

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    Lecturer- School of Education - History

    REF: VA/UU/07/2023

    QUALIFICATION:

    • An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
    • Registered with the relevant professional body.

    OR

    • A master's degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
    • With at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level or research or industry.
    • A minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points of which at least sixteen (16) should be from referred journal papers.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Must have at least two areas of specialization or able to teach at least two different subjects.
    • To ensure that the teaching that you are involved is informed by contemporary research in the relevant field and develops the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and rational thinking.
    • To ensure that students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and by enhancing their employability.
    • To reflect critically on the teaching for which you are responsible, implementing improvements, disseminating good practice effectively to others, contributing to quality monitoring and enhancement and to professional accreditation processes as appropriate.
    • To work effectively as a team member, chairing committees and working groups and where appropriate super supervising or mentoring other members of staff.
    • To undertake professional development in support of teaching and applied research and if appropriate in support of student welfare and curriculum management.
    • Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials.
    • Design, prepare and develop courses, modules and teaching materials.
    • Develop and implement new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
    • Assess students' coursework.
    • Set, mark and moderate examinations and assessments.
    • Supervise students' research activities, including final year undergraduate and Masters projects.
    • Involvement in committees and boards.
    • Contribute to professional conferences and seminars in your field of expertise.
    • Deliver sessions live online to support student learning and also to develop online learning resources.
    • Any other as assigned by your supervisor

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    University Counselor

    REF: VA/UU/08/07/2023

    JOB PURPOSE

    • To be responsible for offering counseling services to support and guide students.

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    • 3 years professional counseling experience preferably in an educational institution.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • To offer both one-on-one and group
    • Develop counselling programs to assist in career and academic development
    • Schedule clients consultations
    • Maintaining records and writing reports
    • Assist students process their problems and to plan goals & actions
    • Facilitate drug and alcohol prevention programs
    • Organize peer counselling program
    • Carry out continuing personal and professional development to keep your knowledge and skills up to date
    • Contribute in identifying behavioral and emotional patterns that may affect student’s mental health.
    • Prepare summary of the student counselled during the
    • Liaise with departmental HODs to improve learning
    • Implementation of counselling ethics and Policy, Procedures and guidelines
    • Evaluating students’ abilities and interests through assessments, tools
    • Identifying issues that affect school performance, such as poor classroom attendance
    • Appreciate diverse, cultural and societal differences in dealing with
    • Contribute to the strategic development of the counseling initiatives in accordance with policies set out by the University

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • A Master’s degree in counseling psychology.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in counseling from a recognized institution
    • Certificate in counseling supervision
    • Certificate in training of trainers (Counselors)
    • Certificate in Trauma counseling and debriefing
    • Member of a relevant professional body in Kenya

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Problem solving skills
    • Excellent Report writing and record keeping skills
    • Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent analytical skills.
    • Guidance and counseling skills.
    • Leadership and motivational skills.
    • Team building skills.

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    University Imam

    REF: VA/UU/020/07/2023

    QUALIFICATION:

    • A minimum of Masters in Islamic Studies
    • At least three years of professional ministry and/or leadership experience in a college, university or similar programme
    • Appropriate Islamic background and/or chaplaincy training, including demonstrated skills in community and leadership development, preaching and worship leadership, religious education and programme development, Daawah care, service and social justice leadership, and interfaith engagement;
    • Have 3 years administrative experience, 2 of which must be at the level of Administrative Officer or equivalent;
    • The candidate must have memorized the whole Holy Quran or parts of the Holy Quran
    • Certified for practice by the relevant certifying religious and Government authorities and affiliated to a Religious Islamic equivalent;
    • The candidate should be fluent on Arabic and English Language
    • Have a strong ICT and communication skills;
    • Excellent professional judgment and discretion; ability to work as part of a team; maintains appropriate confidentiality; models integrity, honesty, trust, and professional ethics;
    • Demonstrated experience working in spiritually and culturally diverse settings.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • The University Imam shall be responsible to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research and Student Affairs).
    • The Imam is responsible for the spiritual care to all students and staff of Umma University and its affiliates
    • The University Imam shall provide counselling on moral values to the students and staff of Umma University and its affiliates institutes.
    • The University Imam shall provide services to all campuses and colleges of the University.
    • Inculcate Islamic moral values as contained in the mission and vision of the University.
    • The University Imam shall be the overall administer of the University Mosques and shall coordinate all religious matters and activities in the University for the students and staff. The University Imam shall solicit funds and resources for the University needy students.
    • The University Imam shall develop different Da’awah and outreach programs for the University.
    • The University Imam shall provide religious guidance to the University community.
    • The University Imam shall provide advices services to all organs of governance of the University.
    • Performing such other functions as may be directed by the University Council and the Vice Chancellor.

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    Accountant

     REF: VA/UU/04/05/2023  

    QUALIFICATION

    • Minimum CPA II
    • At least three (3) years’ experience preferably in an academic institution.
    • Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel.
    • Good oral and written communication skills.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Collect and track Institute finances.
    • Financial Audit.
    • Reconcile bank statements.
    • Ensure accuracy of financial records.
    • Report on Institute financial data.
    • Prepare documentation for external audit.
    • Prepare and file tax and statutory returns.

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    HR Assistant

    REF:  VA/UU/05/05/2023   

    QUALIFICATION

    • Higher National Diploma in HR.
    • At least two (2) years’ experience preferably in an academic institution.
    • Decision making, leadership, organized and good public speaking skills.
    • IHRM membership
    • Conversant with Labor law and employment equity regulations
    • Effective HR administration and people management skills
    • Experience in payroll practices, recruitment, employee orientation, records maintenance, vendor liaison, file audit, employee advocate and employee recognition

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Responsible for payroll, employee benefits and conflict resolution.
    • Work closely with employee and employer to meet Institute goals and objectives.
    • Schedule capacity building and trainings
    • Oversee employment practice and employee relations
    • Talent identification, interviewing, hiring and orientation of new employees.
    • Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to operate/work under pressure.
    • Ability to create trust with team/employees and deal with confidential information in a professional manner.

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    Librarian Assistant

    REF:  VA/UU/06/05/2023     

    QUALIFICATION

    • Diploma in Library and Information Science
    • At least two (2) years working experience in a library
    • Good administrative and customer care skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Collect, organize and issue library resources.
    • Cataloging of books.
    • Operationalize E – Library.
    • Library Audits and stocktaking.
    • Assist students, Faculty, staff and administrators in accessing reliable, accurate information through a variety of avenues;
    • Provide information literacy instruction designed to support self-directed, self-sufficient learning in a variety of settings and in a variety of instructional modalities;
    • Assist users on the use of catalogues and retrieval of information from the library collection;
    • Issuing library information materials to and receiving returned library information materials from  the library patrons;
    • Sort publications, books and other literary items and return them to their proper shelves and storage areas;
    • Set up new accounts for patrons;
    • Maintain library equipment in proper working order;
    • Maintain records of new and used items received, issued, stored and returned, and file according to library system;
    • Ensure implementation of library policies;
    • Keep up regular communication with supervisors regarding changes, and seek streamline processes where appropriate;
    • Generate reports on a monthly basis;
    • Open and close library following normal business hours;
    • Secure library equipment;
    • Deal with problem or disruptive patrons, or refer them to the Administration;
    • Ensuring book shelves are tidy;
    • Ensuring library seats are well arranged in their proper reading desks/tables;
    • Work on shift whenever need arises;
    • Any other duties that may be assigned.

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    Imam/Chaplain

    REF: VA/UU/07/05/2023

    QUALIFICATION

    • Undergraduate degree in Arabic language / Islamic studies
    • Has a KCSE Certificate
    • At least two (2) years’ experience as an Imam, preferably in an education institution.
    • Appropriate Islamic background and/or chaplaincy training, including demonstrated skills in community and leadership development, preaching and worship leadership, religious education and programme development, Daawah care, service and social justice leadership, and interfaith engagement;
    • Have 1 years administrative experience
    • Certified for practice by the relevant certifying religious and Government authorities and affiliated to a Religious Islamic equivalent;
    • Have a strong ICT and communication skills;
    • Excellent professional judgment and discretion; ability to work as part of a team; maintains appropriate confidentiality; models integrity, honesty, trust, and professional ethics;
    • Demonstrated experience working in spiritually and culturally diverse settings.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Perform Islamic rites and organize activities to mark Islamic celebrations.
    • Conduct worship services at the TVET Institute Mosque
    • Provide confidential counselling.
    • Spiritual guidance to staff and students
    • Manage Dawah activities at the Institute

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    Secretary

    REF: VA/UU/08/05/2023

    QUALIFICATION

    • Diploma in Secretarial Studies
    • At least two (2) years working experience
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
    • Experience in data processing and bookkeeping
    • Ability to work independently
    • Organized with a professional demeanor.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Handle both internal and external correspondences.
    • Maintain Institute schedule including meetings and conferences
    • Organize documents and files.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Handle Institute clients and guests. Maintain diaries and arrange appointments.
    • Produce meeting agenda and minutes
    • Order and maintain office supplies
    • Type, prepare and collect reports.
    • Filling of documents.
    • Manage institute database.
    • Prioritize workload.

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    Store Keeper

    REF: VA/UU/09/05/2023  

    QUALIFICATION

    • Diploma in Procurement and Supplies
    • At least two (2) years’ experience in stock control
    • Organized, punctual, well presented and professional.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Support receiving of deliveries.
    • Coordinate store, document stores transactions.
    • Maintain records
    • Oversee storage of surplus inventory and property
    • Prepare and dispatch LPO’s.
    • Record and maintain proper filing of Local Purchase Orders.
    • Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
    • Receives deliveries by checking, Quantity, Specifications and Price.
    • Issues the goods against authorized requisition.
    • Resolve discrepancies noted in received goods immediately.
    • Communicate with proper management regarding any loss or damage to goods.
    • Ensure all invoices are stamped and dated with the appropriate receiving stamp upon deliveries.
    • Conduct spot checks and advises the procurement department on minimum, re-order and maximum levels.
    • Responsible for stores cleanliness, tidiness and ensure the stores are well illuminated.
    • Participating in conducting and preparation of weekly / monthly stock taking, stock reports and reconciliation; including variance stock reports and advice management.

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    Technical Trainers I - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department

    REF: VA/UU/01/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Diploma in area of specialization with a PGDE from a Technical College. Undergraduate degree in area of specialization will be an added advantage.
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience in a Technical College and ability to demonstrate experience in teaching both theory and practical  
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum
    • Valid Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills
    • ICT Trainers with CISCO & ICDL Training Certification will have an added advantage.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technical Trainers I - ICT Department

    REF: VA/UU/01/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Diploma in area of specialization with a PGDE from a Technical College. Undergraduate degree in area of specialization will be an added advantage.
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience in a Technical College and ability to demonstrate experience in teaching both theory and practical  
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum
    • Valid Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills
    • ICT Trainers with CISCO & ICDL Training Certification will have an added advantage.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technical Trainers I - Clothing & Textile

    REF: VA/UU/01/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Diploma in area of specialization with a PGDE from a Technical College. Undergraduate degree in area of specialization will be an added advantage.
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience in a Technical College and ability to demonstrate experience in teaching both theory and practical  
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum
    • Valid Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills
    • ICT Trainers with CISCO & ICDL Training Certification will have an added advantage.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technical Trainers II - Project Management

    REF: VA/UU/02/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

      Business & Liberal Studies, Communication Skills, Mathematics, Kiswahili /History Trainers must have:

    • Undergraduate degree in area of specialization
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience and demonstrate ability to implement the curriculum.
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum.
    • Valid Teacher registration by TSC or Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA.
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technical Trainers II - Social Work and Community Development

    REF: VA/UU/02/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

      Business & Liberal Studies, Communication Skills, Mathematics, Kiswahili /History Trainers must have:

    • Undergraduate degree in area of specialization
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience and demonstrate ability to implement the curriculum.
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum.
    • Valid Teacher registration by TSC or Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA.
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technical Trainers II - Entrepreneurship Department

    REF: VA/UU/02/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

      Business & Liberal Studies, Communication Skills, Mathematics, Kiswahili /History Trainers must have:

    • Undergraduate degree in area of specialization
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience and demonstrate ability to implement the curriculum.
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum.
    • Valid Teacher registration by TSC or Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA.
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technical Trainers II - Communication Skills / English Department

    REF: VA/UU/02/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

      Business & Liberal Studies, Communication Skills, Mathematics, Kiswahili /History Trainers must have:

    • Undergraduate degree in area of specialization
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience and demonstrate ability to implement the curriculum.
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum.
    • Valid Teacher registration by TSC or Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA.
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technical Trainers II - Mathematics Department

    REF: VA/UU/02/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

      Business & Liberal Studies, Communication Skills, Mathematics, Kiswahili /History Trainers must have:

    • Undergraduate degree in area of specialization
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience and demonstrate ability to implement the curriculum.
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum.
    • Valid Teacher registration by TSC or Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA.
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technical Trainers II - Kiswahili / History (Social Work Department)

    REF: VA/UU/02/05/2023

    QUALIFICATIONS

      Business & Liberal Studies, Communication Skills, Mathematics, Kiswahili /History Trainers must have:

    • Undergraduate degree in area of specialization
    • At least two (2) years teaching experience and demonstrate ability to implement the curriculum.
    • Knowledge of the TVET Act 2013 and the CBET curriculum.
    • Valid Teacher registration by TSC or Technical Trainer Registration by TVETA.
    • Proficiency in Computer application skills

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRAINERS

    • Undertake training in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus
    • Preparing teaching / learning materials and schemes of work
    • Setting and marking assignments and examinations
    • Carry out research work under guidance and supervision of a HOD
    • Supervise trainee project and practical work
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technicians - Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department

    REF: VA/UU/03/05/2023

    QUALIFICATION

    • Diploma in area of specialization. PGDE will be an added advantage
    • At least two (2) years’ experience as a technician, in area of specialization in a Tertiary Institution.
    • ICT Technician with CISCO and ICDL Training Certification will have an added advantage.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Knowledge of department tools and equipment and their maintenance
    • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot systems and equipment
    • Knowledge of inventory keeping, requisition and proper record keeping.
    • Schedule servicing of machines and equipment
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technicians - ICT Department

    REF: VA/UU/03/05/2023

    QUALIFICATION

    • Diploma in area of specialization. PGDE will be an added advantage
    • At least two (2) years’ experience as a technician, in area of specialization in a Tertiary Institution.
    • ICT Technician with CISCO and ICDL Training Certification will have an added advantage.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Knowledge of department tools and equipment and their maintenance
    • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot systems and equipment
    • Knowledge of inventory keeping, requisition and proper record keeping.
    • Schedule servicing of machines and equipment
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

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    Technicians - Clothing & Textile Department

    REF: VA/UU/03/05/2023

    QUALIFICATION

    • Diploma in area of specialization. PGDE will be an added advantage
    • At least two (2) years’ experience as a technician, in area of specialization in a Tertiary Institution.
    • ICT Technician with CISCO and ICDL Training Certification will have an added advantage.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Knowledge of department tools and equipment and their maintenance
    • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot systems and equipment
    • Knowledge of inventory keeping, requisition and proper record keeping.
    • Schedule servicing of machines and equipment
    • Any other duty delegated to by the Principal TVET Institute

    Method of Application

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

     

    Interested applicants are advised to send copies of their academic and professional certificates, certificate of good conduct and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant competence in the area of specialization. All application must be submitted to the address below on or before 4th Aug, 2023.

    Applications, clearly marked “Application for the position of __________, must be submitted on or before 4th Aug, 2023 via  https://recruitment.umma.ac.ke and should be send to the below address.

    Kindly quote the reference number indicated above.

    Umma University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

    The Vice Chancellor,Umma University,

    P.O. Box: 713  01100,

    Kajiado  Kenya

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