Vacancies at Zetech University

Job Ref: ZU/10/25/53/2022

The purpose of this position is to receive and issue materials, control equipment, manage requisitions, mentor students and other duties assigned in liaison with the University’s overall goal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Department- Hospitality and Tourism, the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Maintain workshop equipment and facilities and ensure all workshops are under lock and key when not in use;
• Maintain an updated workshop inventory monthly or when need be, to ensure proper track of workshop resources;
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe workshop area;
• Advising the department on the operation and use of the available equipment to promote safety;
• Keep a record of breakages/ lost items;
• Ensuring cost-cutting by monitoring weekly requisitions;
• Assisting in the development of learning materials and preparing practicum schedules;
• Supervision of practical projects by students;
• Accompanying students to field trips and educational visits;
• Assisting new students to settle down;
• Guiding prospective Zetech University clients.

Qualification Requirements

• Diploma in Hospitality Management or Diploma in Food and Beverage Management or a Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management;
• At least (2) yearsof working experience in a related field.

Qualities & skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Good customer service skills;
• Commitment to continuous professional development;
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines;
• Ability to work well within a team.

Closing: 13th August 2022.

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Job Ref: ZU/10/25/51/2022

The purpose of this position is to carry out research, teaching, student mentoring and other duties in liaison with the university’s overall goal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Department- ICT & Engineering, the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Onboarding new students by profiling the university programmes both internally and externally;
• Retaining current students through excellent customer service;
• Teaching at certificate and diploma level, in areas allocated by the Head of Department and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department;
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments;
• Carry out research, produce study manuals or other research resources, in line with the objectives as agreed in the Staff appraisals;
• Supervise or assist with supervision of research activities undertaken by the students;
• Accompanying students on field trips and educational visits and preparing risk assessments;
• Handling students’ concerns and enquiries that relate to their learning needs.
• Providing mentorship and career guidance to students.

Qualification Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree qualification from a recognized/accredited university in the relevant field.
• At least (2) years of post-qualification teaching experience.
• Membership in a relevant professional organization.

Skills & competencies

• Excellent interpersonal.
• Commitment to academic research
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer service skills
• Commitment to quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students

Closing: 11th August 2022.

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Job Ref: ZU/10/25/50/2022

The objective of this position is to provide leadership and direction for the development, delivery, and assessment of the University Library resources. The position holder will be responsible for the management and development of a wide range of print and digital resources, platforms, software and tools while working closely with their team and other departments to ensure that library services meet the needs of students and staff across the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academics, Research, Extension & Student Affairs, the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Plan and direct library promotion and outreach activities;
• Writing grants to gain funding for expanded programmes or collections;
• Oversee the security of physical and e-library resources.
• Facilitating and promoting reading clubs;
• Facilitating Information Literacy skills awareness among library users
• Reviewing, evaluating and modifying library services in response to user needs;
• Undertaking information research activities on behalf of clients;
• Managing the library infrastructure (buildings, furniture and equipment);
• Budgeting and managing the library budgetary allocation;
• Provide Guidance on linkages and accreditation with relevant library bodies;
• Manage, develop and retain library staff; growing staff satisfaction, engagement and retention;

Qualification Requirements

• Masters’ degree in Library and Information Studies from a recognized university.
• A minimum of five years’ experience as a Librarian level in a university library
• Knowledge of KOHA, Library accreditation requirements, and online subscription and usage.
• Having registered/is registrable for a Ph.D. is an added advantage;
• Must be familiar with KLISC.
• Strong interpersonal and planning Skills
• Communication and Leadership Skills
• Good customer service skills
• Budgeting skills

Closing: 11th August 2022.