Vacancies at University of Nairobi

AC/2/30/24 – 1 POST

Applicants shall be holders of either a BSc degree in Medical Imaging Sciences or related field OR a Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging or related from a recognized institution plus three (3) years’ experience at the level of Technologist ABC.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Successful candidate shall be exacted to among other assignments to supervise technical and support staff within the Department, supervise both post and under graduate practical sessions and participate in research activities.

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AC/2/29/24 – 1 POST

Applicants shall have a minimum of either a Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher Diploma in Computer Science or Information Systems /Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus at least three (3) years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist Grade 8/9/10 (DEF).

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate shall among other assignments be expected to undertake supervision of senior software Technologist, assist in implementing and maintaining the Department’s information systems as required for teaching research and administration and perform any other duties as assigned by the Chairman of Department from time.

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AD/2/32/24 – 2 POSTS; KIBWEZI FIELD STATION - 1 POST; LAMART - 1 POST

Applicant shall have either a BSc degree or a higher Diploma in any of the following fields Range Management, Agriculture, Dry land Agriculture or equivalent qualifications plus at least three (3) years experience at the level of Technologist grade ABC OR Comparable position for those working in field stations

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates shall among other assignments be expected to be in charge of day to day running of dry land farming activities at the field station, Kibwezi Sub-county, Makueni County and also to reside in the ranch (the one assigned Kibwezi filed station); coordinate field research activities in liaison with Faculty staff, assist post and undergraduate students in practicals and perform any other assignments as assigned by supervisor from time to time.

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AC/2/39/24 – 1 POST

• An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from a University recognized by University of Nairobi Senate OR a Masters degree qualification (plus a PhD registration) (in special cases).
• He/she must also have a minimum of three (3) years university teaching experience at Lecturer at University level or in research or in of industry experience in a relevant field. He/she must have a minimum of eight (8) publication points from peer reviewed journals with; a minimum of minimum of two (2) publications in refereed journals or two (2) scholarly book chapters or two (2) scholarly published teaching modules or two (2) peer reviewed working/occasional/discussion papers. The applicant must also show evidence of community service. He/she must be registered with a relevant professional body where applicable.
• The successful candidate will be expected to teach, mentor and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in his/her area of specialization.

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AD/2/25/24 - 3 POST

Applicants shall have KCSE Mean Grade C with credits in relevant science subjects (those who were employed by the University before 2007 will be considered with the KCSE/KCE grades they already have) Plus a Diploma in one of the following areas; Analytical/ Industrial Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Applied Biology, or Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution and three years’ experience as a Trainee Technologist Grade 4 (IV) or Technical Assistant Grade 4 (IV) or Technician or Junior Technician Grade 4 (IV).

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to arrange undergraduate and postgraduate practical, participate in income generating activities and research activities in the Department.

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AD/2/28/24 – 1 POST

Applicants shall be holders of either Bachelor of Science Degree or a Higher Diploma in applied statistics (Biometry and Biostatistics) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized learning Institution. They should have three (3) years’ experience as Technologist grade ABC.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to participate in preparing practicals for both post and undergraduate students, help students in analyzing their research data, prepare and participate in research projects.

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AC/2/37/24 – 2 POSTS

• An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD in any of the following disciplines Actuarial Science, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi senate in any of the following disciplines: Actuarial Science, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Applied Mathematics.
• He/she must have a minimum of ten (10) years teaching experience; three (3) of which are at an Associate Professor level; Supervised to completion (CUMULATIVE) a minimum of three (3) PhD and five (5) masters students; OR A minimum of two (2) PhD and nine (9) Masters Students.
• A minimum of thirty nine (39) publication points from peer reviewed journals with; a minimum of six (6) publications in refereed scholarly journals OR A minimum of four (4) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly book chapters since last promotion OR minimum of four (4) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) peer reviewed working, discussion or occasional papers OR two (2) scholarly published teaching/ lecturer modules since last promotion; Attracted Research or development funds or educational resources as an Associate Professor or equivalent since last promotion and show evidence of community service and have Registered with relevant professional body.
• The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, teach, mentor and supervise students at both post and undergraduate levels, organize and guide research programmes, undertake further research in their areas of specialization and to lead in technical proposal writing. They will also be expected to participate in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.

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AD/2/24/24 – 1 POST

Applicants to be holders of either a Msc. In any of the following fields: Pathology, Microbiology, or Parasitology or related disciplines from a recognized institution plus 5 years experience at the level of Senior Technologist Grade DEF OR Bsc. or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field from a recognized learning Institution plus seven (7) years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist grade DEF (9/10).

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to supervise technical staff and be in charge of the technical facilities/ equipment in the Department, assist academic staff and students in preparing practical and participate in research activities; assist the Chairman of the Department in procurement of goods, services and equipment for teaching, diagnostics and research; prepare annual budget estimates and; supervise non-teaching, be liaison between academic staff and non-teaching staff to ensure smooth running of practical lessons, demonstrations and research projects and participate in research projects, income generating activities and all matters of the Department, Faculty, and the University at large.

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AC/2/23/24 – 4 POSTS

Applicants to be holders of either a Bachelor of Science degree OR a Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or any other related field from a recognized learning Institution plus thee (3) years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist grade DEF.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to manage one or more of the following facilities/laboratories: Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Microbiology, Poultry teaching & Diagnostic, Veterinary Postmortem; organizes practical lessons for both post and under graduate students, participate in research activities in the Department, service and maintain Laboratory equipments, update standard operating procedures and any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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AC/2/34/24 – 1 POST

• An applicant must have earned a PhD or equivalent degree qualification in any of the following areas: Economic Geography, Climate Change – Science, Vulnerability and Adaptation, Mitigation from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
• He/she must have a minimum of eight (8) years teaching experience; three (3) of which are at a Senior Lecturer or Senior Research Fellow at the University or three (3) years of industry experience in the relevant field ; have Supervised to completion: a minimum of five (5) post graduate students at least; two ( 2) at doctoral level and three (3) masters level; have attained a minimum of 32 publication points from peer reviewed journals with: a minimum of five (5) publications in refereed scholarly journals since last promotion OR A minimum of three (3) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly book chapters or two (2) peer reviewed working, occasional or discussion papers or two (2) published scholarly teaching modules since last promotion; have attracted of Research funds or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow (cumulative); have evidence of community service; have registered with relevant professional body
• The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, teach mentor and at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization. They will also be expected to participate in Departmental, Faculty and University activities

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AC/2/27/24 – 1 POST

Applicants to be holders of either a Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science degree OR a Higher Diploma in Computer Science or Electrical / Electric Engineering or any other related field from a recognized learning Institution plus thee (3) years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist grade DEF.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to Undertake supervision of the Department of Computing and Informatics (DCI) Senior Network Technologist to implement and maintain the Department ‘desk network, Networks, servers Infrastructure and services and to provide technical support for teaching and research laboratories

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AD/2/11/24 (1 POST) (R&T)

Applicants must have KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) or equivalent with credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the KCSE/KCE grades they already have.) In addition, they should have CPS II or Diploma in Archives and Records Management or equivalent. They should have at least three (3) years work experience as Assistant Registry Supervisor Grade A/B or an equivalent post and be computer literate.

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AD/2/14/24– 2 POSTS

Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE or its equivalent. They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili language, have ability to operate office equipment’s like photo copiers, scanners etc. They must have three (3) years of service as Messenger grade III/office Assistant Grade III.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the successful candidate will among others include: general office support services, recording and dispatching office correspondences, operating office equipment’s, supervising outsourced office cleaners.

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AD/2/2/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Senior secretary Grade D or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Job description

The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

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AD/2/12/24 (1 POST) (R&T)

Applicants must have KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) or equivalent with credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the KCSE/KCE grades they already have.) In addition, they should have CPS II or Diploma in Archives and Records Management or equivalent. They should have at least three (3) years work experience as Assistant Registry Supervisor Grade 1V or an equivalent post and be computer literate.

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AD/2/8/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will beconsidered with the grades they already have.) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Senior secretary Grade C or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Job description
The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students, Faculty of Education. 

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AD/2/22/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have.) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • iSecretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Senior secretary Grade C or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Job description

• The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Design.

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AD/2/6/24 - 4 POSTS
Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have.) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized
• examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 100 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Senior secretary Grade A or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Job description
The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Department Of Clinical Studies, Department Of VeterinaryAnatomy And Physiology, Department Of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology and Veterinary Farm).

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AC/2/21/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• At least a Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent qualification plus KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. II or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 60 wpm
• Certificates and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Senior Assistant Executive Secretary Grade F
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

OR

• A good 1st Degree; secretarial skills including Typewriting, Shorthand, Office Management and an excellent command of both spoken and written English, 3 years in a busy office and Knowledge of antivirus

Job description

The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic administration duties in the Directorate of Legal and Corporate Secretarial Services, Central Administration.

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AD/2/20/24 - 1 POST
Applicants must have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the KCSE/KCE grades they have.) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 80 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Knowledge of word processing.

OR

• Long serving staff without professional qualifications but have satisfactorily served in the grade of Copy Typist grade IV for a minimum period of ten (10) years and must have passed typing practical test (50 wpm). They must show an indication or effort to improve their professional qualifications

Job description

• The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Health Sciences.

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AD/2/4/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have.) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Senior secretary Grade C or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Job description

The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Office of the Associate Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

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AD/2/19/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the KCSE/KCE grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 60 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Executive Secretary Grade E
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic administration duties in the Faculty of Law

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Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Division III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 100 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Secretary Grade A or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the, Faculty of Law.

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AD/2/16/24- 1 POST
Applicants must have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Division III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 100 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Secretary Grade A or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Department of Clinical Medicine & Therapeutics, Faculty Health Sciences.

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AD/2/3/24 - 3 POST
Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have.) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Senior secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Job description
The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Dean’s office, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Department of Animal Production, Department of PHPT and Dept. of Clinical Studies). 

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AD/2/15/23 - 1 POST

Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Division III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Directorate of Facility Management, central Administration

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AD/2/17/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Division III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Department of Management Science & Project Planning, Faculty of Business Administration and Management Science

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AD/2/2/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Senior secretary Grade D or a comparable position of responsibility
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Job description
The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

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AD/2/14/24 - 1 POST
Applicants shall have:

• KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the KCSE/KCE grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:
  • Business English III
  • Commerce II
  • Secretarial Duties II
  • Office Management III
  • Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
  • Typewriting 50 wpm
• Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
• Three (3) years’ experience as Senior Secretary Grade D
• Knowledge of anti-virus tools

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic administration duties in the Deans Office, Faculty of Business Administration & Management Sciences.