Career Opportunities at Umma University - 7 Positions

REF: VA/UU/019/2017

Roles for the Marketing / PR Officer Job

• Planning, developing and implementing PR Strategies
• Communicating with colleagues and key spokespeople
• Liaise with media –coverage of all university functions
• Collating and analyzing media coverage
• Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports.
• Ensure proper dissemination of corporate publicity information materials like posters, banners, calendars, diaries, prospectus, and monthly update newsletters.
• Coverage of university activities- both video and photography.
• Maintaining and updating information on the institutional website.
• Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities.
• Ensure posting of all advertising both internally and externally ( media houses)
• Organize and coordinate university exhibitions and marketing activities.
• Commissioning market research
• Fostering community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives.
• Managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis situation.
• Conducting internal communication courses and workshops
• Monitoring the public opinions about any issues
• Advising management on policy issues and communication strategies.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Marketing / PR Officer Job Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the relevant field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Marketing or equivalent from recognized institution.
• Computer Literacy
• Exemplary work performance
• Excellent communication , interpersonal and writing skills
• Drive, competence, flexibility and willing to learn.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• The ability to cope with pressure.
• Creativity, imagination and initiative,
• Good teamwork, analytical and problem solving techniques
• Business awareness and good knowledge of current affairs.

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REF: VA/UU/016/2017

Library Attendant Job Qualifications

• 2 years’ post qualification experience
• Competence in library management system
• Certificate in library science plus 3years post qualification experience
• KCSE C-(minus) or equivalent

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REF: VA/UU/015/2017

Library Assistant Job Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in an academic or research library.
• Competence in library management system
• Diploma in Library Information Science from a recognized Institution.
• KCSE C-(minus) or equivalent
• Certificate in library science plus 3years post qualification experience

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REF: VA/UU/014/2017

Assistant Librarian Job Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in an academic or research library 3 of which should be as an Assistant Librarian
• Competence in library management system
• Master’s degree in Library Information Science from a CUE recognized Institution.
• Bachelors in any discipline from a CUE recognized Institution

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REF: VA/UU/013/2017

Senior Librarian Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Information Science from a CUE recognized Institution.
• Bachelors in any discipline from a CUE recognized Institution

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REF: VA/UU/017/2017

Lecturer, Nursing Department Job Requirements

• Should have a PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a master’s degree in special cases) in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University,
• Must have a Master’s degree in addition to a first degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at University level after obtaining a Master’s degree,
• A minimum of 24 publication points, of which the least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
• Those with a master’s degree should register for PhD degree.
• Should be recognized or registered by relevant professional board

Roles for the Lecturer, Nursing Department Job

• Teach/Research/Publish and evaluate/assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programs
• Supervise dissertations/theses at the graduate level
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects
• Provide professional and community services
• Carry out administrative and other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned

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REF: VA/UU/018/2017

Responsible for installing and maintaining computer hardware, software and networks, provide training and recommendations about future planning and development of resources.

Roles for the ICT Technician Job

• Connect and set up hardware.
• Operations and Maintenance of ICT infastructure within the University,
• Troubleshoot and resolve all IT issues (Hardware, software and Network).
• Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices (routers, printers etc.)
• Check computer hardware (HDD, mouse, keyboards etc.) to ensure functionality
• Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to specifications
• Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimize performance
• Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems
• Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and computer equipment
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work
• Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair or replace parts, debugging etc.)
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

ICT Technician Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree in IT/Computer Science or Higher National Diploma or equivalent in relevant field.
• At least3 years’ experience.
• Team building skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills, graphics, website development programs etc at a highly proficient level