Job Opportunities at Turkana University College

Job Description

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15.

Advert Ref.

AD/10/13/18

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and develop audit systems, techniques and procedures and ensure their effective implementation
• Ensure university policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions are current
• Prepare and submit the University College Audit reports to University Council and relevant Government bodies.
• Undertakes comprehensive audits on utilization of resources
• Ascertain correctness of accounting records
• Prepares audit reports
• Draws up audit programmes
• Prepares audit queries and observations
• Any other duties as shall be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess Master’s degree (Accounting/Finance) plus CPA Part III or equivalent with six (6) years’ experience three (3) of which as Internal Auditor Grade 11 or any other relevant or comparable position
• Must possess Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/ Finance) and CPA (K) or equivalent with twelve (12) years’ experience three (3) of which as Internal Auditor in Grade 11 or any other relevant or comparable position
• Must Possess Computerized Information Systems Audit (CISA)
• Be registered with recognized professional body.

TERMS OF SERVICE

Appointment to the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation. Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.

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Responsibilities

Provide corporate governance advisory and practical support to the council, its members and the college for the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities.

• Provide guidance and practical timely support to ensure effective and efficient Board and committee meetings/processes by facilitating proper constitution, clear terms of reference, well-articulated agenda and minutes, including following up of actions points.
• Ensure compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and codes of ethics.
• Ensure statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Representing the University College in all types of suits
• Offer legal advice to the University College
• Draft, update and review contracts and other legal documentation
• Filing of statutory returns, council records, and college assets registers
• Conduct Training needs assessment for the council members and implement appropriate interventions to meet statutory and regulatory requirements
• Organize for effective Council and Committee evaluations.

Qualifications

• Masters of Laws/Legal Studies Degree from a recognized University with six (6) years relevant experience

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and Postgraduate Diploma in Law with nine years relevant working experience.
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner for Oath.
• Be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya.
• Have a current practicing certificate.
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya in good standing
• ICT Competent.

Appointment to the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation.

Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.

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Responsibilities

• Prepare human resource budgets
• Establish proper reward systems by designing financial and non-financial reward and sanctions system
• Ensure proper working conditions and employees welfare
• Ensure employee records are well maintained and properly managed
• Maintain industrial peace in the University College in liaison with Committees on Discipline, staff welfare, safety etc.
• Coordinate performance contracting process
• Responsible for the staff recruitment process
• Handle correspondences on recruitment and training matters
• Implement the resolutions of the training committee
• Administration of staff terms of service
• Handle staff induction and orientation matters
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Must possess bachelor’s Degree with six (6) years working experience three (3) of which as Human Resource Officer Grade (9)
• Must possess CPS 11 or relevant professional qualification.
• Must be registered with relevant professional body
• Must be computer literate.

Appointment to the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation.

Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.

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Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Assisting in the management of Purchasing/Supplies and Stock Control activities in their areas of operation
• Coordinating Purchasing and Supplies activities within the section
• Supervising staff assigned to perform in their areas of operation;

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, one must have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supplies Management with 3 years working experience 1 of which as Senior Procurement/Supplies Assistant Scale 7 or its equivalent OR
• Higher Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Chain Management with 6 years working experience 3 of which as Senior Procurement/Supplies Assistant Scale 7 or its equivalent OR
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Chain Management with 9 years working experience 3 of which as Senior Procurement/Supplies Assistant Scale 7 or its equivalent.
• Be registered with the relevant professional body.
• ICT Competent

Appointment to the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation.

Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.

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Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Academics and Students Affairs), the Assistant University Librarian shall overall be responsible for the supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions of the University College Library.

Responsibilities

• Be the custodian of academic resources of the University College;
• Regularly review academic resources and submit a report;
• Make proposals for development of library policies;
• Implement Library policy;
• Coordinate all the Library services in the University College;
• Prepare and submit proposals for acquisition of library materials;
• Acquire and conserve library research materials;
• Be responsible for the organization and operation of library services;
• Adoption and adherence to library standards;
• Manage the provision of conducive reading space for library users;
• Establish and facilitate the use of the e-Library;
• Facilitate the networking and exchange of materials of with other libraries locally and internationally;
• Make proposals for acquisition and conservation of library research materials;
• Promote provision of library support services;
• Undertaking such other official assignments as may be assigned from time to time by the University College
• Principal or his/her authorized office

Qualifications

• For appointment to this grade, one must have:-
• A Master’s Degree in Information Studies with 6 years working experience 3 of which as Assistant Librarian Scale 11 or its equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years working experience 3 of which as Assistant Librarian Scale 11 or its equivalent.
• Registered with relevant professional body.
• ICT Competence.

Appointment to the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation.

Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.

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Scale 9

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology or Biological Sciences degree with three ( 3) years working experience or Master’s Degree in Biotechnology or Biological Sciences a.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in applied biology with six (6) years working experience three (3) of which as Senior Technician Scale 8 or its equivalent.
  ICT literate

Appointment to the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation.

Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.

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Scale 8

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in physical sciences OR Higher National Diploma in analytical chemistry with 3 years working experience

OR

• Diploma in analytical chemistry with nine ( 9) years working experience three( 3) of which as Technician Scale 7 or its equivalent
• ICT literate

Appointment to the positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful completion of probation.

Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.