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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
In order to strengthen the academic programmes and in pursuance with our focus to be a centre of academic excellence, the University wishes to recruit qualified academic and administrative staff as follows:
A). Academic Staff- Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers to serve in various university campuses:
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Programme |
Area of Specialization |
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Clinical Medicine
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- Paediatrics
- Enviromental Health |
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Medical Laboratory Sciences |
- Parasitology
- Entomology
- Immunology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Microbiology |
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Pharmacy
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacology
- Clinical pharmacy
- Pre-clinical studies (Medical Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry) |
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Nursing |
- Reproductive and Maternal Health
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Midwifery
- Public Health and Specialised areas
- Leadership and Management |
- Business Information Technology
- Information Technology |
- Hardware Engineering
- Software engineering
- Database Systems
- Artificial intelligence
- Information Systems |
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Engineering |
- Electrical or Electronics Engineering(Registered with ERB/IEK) |
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Natural Sciences |
- Physics
- Applied Mathematics
- Energy
- Environmental Technology
- Environmental Studies |
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Business Management
Commerce
Tourism Management
Hospitality Management
Actuarial science
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- Marketing
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Procurement
- Research Methods
- Strategic Management
- Tourism Management
- Actuarial Science
- Statistics |
Education (Science & Arts)
Early Childhood Studies
Education in Special Needs
Master of Education
Phd in Education |
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education Administration
- Early Childhood Development & Education
- Visual Impaired
- Hearing Impaired
- Physical Impaired
- Emotional Behaviour Disorder
- Physical Education
- Educational Technology
- Educational Psychology |
Bachelor of arts/ Master of Arts
- Sociology
- Geography
- English
- Kiswahili |
- Sociology, Geography,
- English and Linguistics
- Literature
- Kiswahili |
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Development studies |
- Urban Management and Development
- Policy and Planning
- socio-Statistics
- Distributed Geography
- Community development
- Monitoring and Evaluation |
Qualifications
Professor
Must have the following: -
a) PhD degree in a relevant field.
b) At least 12 years of university teaching at lecturer level and above; at least five (5) of which as Associate Professor
c) Successfully supervised at least four (4) students including two (2) PhD since being appointed Associate Professor
d) i) Either four (4) articles in referred journals, or
ii) Two (2) articles in refereed journals plus one (1) book by a reputable publisher, since being appointed Associate Professor.
Associate Professor
Must have the following
a) PhD degree in a relevant field.
b) At least 8 years of university teaching; four (4) of which as full time Senior Lecturer.
c) Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students or two (2) PhD since being appointed Senior Lecturer
d) i) Either four (4) articles in refereed journals, or
ii) Two (2) articles in refereed journals plus one (1) book by a reputable publisher, since being appointed Senior Lecturer.
Senior Lecturers
Must have the following:
a) PhD degree in a relevant field.
b) At least 5 years of university teaching, 3 of which as full time lecturer after PhD degree qualification
c) Either two (2) articles in refereed journals or one (1) book by a reputable publisher, since being appointed Lecturer.
Lecturers
Must have the following:
• PhD degree in relevant area OR
• Masters degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years fulltime teaching experience in an institution of higher learning.
Note:
• Four (4) years experience in research institute may be accepted in lieu of two (2) years university teaching.
• A valid nursing practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya shall be required from applicants in the School of Nursing.
• Applicants in the School of pharmacy should also be registered as Pharmacists by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
B). Administrative staff
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S/N
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POSITION
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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001
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Pharmacist
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Bachelor of Pharmacy
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002
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Nurse
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Bachelor of Science - Nursing
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003
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Enrolled Community Nurse
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Diploma in Nursing
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004
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Health Record Officer
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Diploma in Health Records
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005
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Laboratory Technologists
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Diploma in Applied Biology
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006
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Laboratory Technicians
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Diploma in
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Analytical Chemistry
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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology
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007
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Animal Health Technician
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Diploma in Animal Health
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008
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Credit Controller
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CPA (K) or relevant qualifications
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009
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Accounts Assistant
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CPA (K) or relevant qualifications
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010
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Examination Officer
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Bachelor of Business Management/Administration
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011
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Marketing Officers
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Bachelor of Business Management/commerce/Administration with
a specialization in Marketing
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012
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Library Assistants
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Diploma in library studies/ Information Science
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013
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Assistant Games Tutor
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Bachelor of Education-Physical Education (P.E)
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014
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Procurement Officer
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Bachelor of Procurement/ Purchasing & Supplies.
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014
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Store Keeper
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Diploma in Store-keeping / Purchasing and Supplies
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016
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Administrative Assistants
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Diploma, Secretarial Studies
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017
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Receptionists
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Diploma in Front Office
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018
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Office Assistants
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KCSE C- and Certificate in Business Management
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019
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Drivers
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KCSE D+ and a valid Driving Licence
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020
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Hygiene
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KCSE D+
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021
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Maintenance Officer/Caretaker
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Certificate in Electrical/plumbing
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Quote the S/N number as a reference in both email/ physical applications and on the envelope for physical applications.
The terms of service for the posts include a competitive remuneration, medical cover and other benefits will be offered to successful candidates in accordance with Mount Kenya University Terms and Conditions of Service.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional qualification, work experience, telephone number, the current remuneration, names, postal and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees and copies of academic and professional certificates should be Submitted alongside the application and be sent to:
The Human Resources Director
Mount Kenya University
P.O. Box 342 -01000, Thika
Email
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- Submit two copies of your application not later than Tuesday, 5 th March, 2013
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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MKU NEWSLETTER JAN 2013