Job Opportunities at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology - 7 Positions

GRADE 12  -  JOOUST/FM/RIO/2017
Minimum Requirements:

• M.Sc in Food Security or related fields with extensive farm management, production and supervision experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with insects for food and feed in a research environment at the level of Assistant Farm Manager.
• Insect breading, production, rearing and husbandry will be an added advantage.

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GRADE 13 - JOOUST/PM/RIO/2017

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD in Social or Natural Sciences with extensive Project Management experience in a research environment.
• Must have at least 5 years administrative, research and academic experience preferably in the management of donor funded projects.
• Have ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with  the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Responsibilities

• Should be able to oversee the selection and contracting of partner institutions for implementation of projects as well as procurement and management of consultancies.
• Provide strong support to project leaders, leading to timely delivery of project results.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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GRADE 8  - JOOUST/SEC/ADM/2017

• KCSE Grade C or its equivalent with a credit in English Language
• Business English III
• Commerce II
• Secretarial Duties II
• Office Management III
• Shorthand III (minimum 120wpm) or Audio Typewriting III
• Typewriting 50 wpm
• Should have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Database Management packages
• At least three (3) years’ experience as Senior Secretary Grade 7

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GRADE 8 – JOOUST/CO/ADM/2017 

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent
• At least one (1) year working experience
• Registered with the Clinical Officers’ Council

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GRADE 12  - JOOUST/MO/ADM/2017 (Re-advertisement) those who applied need not re-apply

Minimum Requirements:

• MB.ChB/BDS; M.Med/MPH or equivalent with at least three (3) years in a Clinical/Medical post Grade 11 or equivalent
• Should be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board

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JOOUST/CS/VC/2017 (Re-advertisement)

The Council Secretary reports to the Vice-Chancellor and is responsible for efficient legal, advisory and secretariat services to the University Council.

• Be a holder of a Masters Degree in Law (LLM), or Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Be a holder of a Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) Degree or its equivalent.
• Have a Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law).
• Have a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and be a full member of ICPS (K) in good standing.
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Have 10 (ten) years experience, three (3) of which should have been at a management level in a large Corporation.
• Have strong analytical and organization skills.
• Be computer literate and familiar with standard office computer applications.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with  the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The University Council Secretary is responsible for:

• Serving as Secretary to Council and all its Committees.
• Supporting all Council members in fulfilling their responsibilities and mandate.
• Working with the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that Council meetings and business is conducted satisfactorily, efficiently and effectively.
• Consulting and keeping the Vice-Chancellor informed on all key matters relating to Council business.
• Working with the Council Committee Chairs to ensure that their meetings and business is conducted satisfactorily efficiently and effectively.
• Providing Council with guidance about its responsibilities under the Universities Act, Charter, Statutes and other statutory requirements on how these responsibilities should be discharged.
• Obtaining such legal and other advice as is requested by Council.
• Advising and alerting where appropriate the Council Members, in respect to any matters where conflict, potential or real, may occur between the Council and the Vice-Chancellor and among the Council Members.
• Ensuring that Council and its Committees adopt best practice.
• Ensuring that Council and its Committees are regularly updated on all matters that require their attention
• Managing the communication of Council business to staff, students and other stake holders.
• Setting good practice standards for the operation of Council committees and reviewing their effectiveness.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

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GRADE 12  -  JOOUST/CT/RIO/2017
Minimum Requirements:

• M.Sc in Food Security or related fields with extensive farm production experience.
• At least three (3) years’ experience and skills in working with insect for food and feed at the level of Assistant Chief Technologist Grade 11 or equivalent.