University of Nairobi
Applications are invited for the following positions:-
Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing
Engineering -1 Post AC/5/204/12–(R&T)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Mechanical
Engineering in any of the following areas of specialization: - Solid &
Structural Mechanics, Mechanics of Machines, Engineering Design,
Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Production Engineering and Material Science
from a recognized
university.
They should have at least five (5) years teaching experience
at both undergraduate and post graduate degree levels and must have supervised
at least three (3) Masters Students to completion.
They must have experience in research as evidenced by
publications in refereed journals.
In addition, they should have at least four (4)
publications in refereed journals or two (2) publications in refereed journals
and two (2) chapters in scholarly books since last promotion.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach and
supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake
research in their areas of specialization
Lecturer, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing
Engineering- 1 Post -AC/5/205/12–- (CAE)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Mechanical
Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
Those who possess a Masters degree in relevant area of
specialization from a recognized university and have at least three (3) years
teaching experience at University level and have registered for a PhD degree will
also be considered.
In both cases, they should show evidence of continuing
research activity.
They should also be registered or registrable with the
Engineers’ Registration Board.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach at both
undergraduate and postgraduate students supervise research projects and
undertake further research in their areas of specialization.
Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health
AC/5/206/12–2 Posts- (CHS)
Applicants must be holders of a basic degree in Medicine
(MBChB or equivalent) and an MMed degree in Paediatrics or equivalent from a
recognized university and have at least three (3) years teaching experience at
University level.
They should have research experience, with at least two (2)
publications in refereed journals or two (2) chapters in scholarly books since
last promotion.
They should show evidence of continuing research
activity.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach at both
undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise research projects and
undertake further research in their areas of specialization as well as
participate in providing clinical services at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
Lecturer, Department Of Animal Production
AC/5/207/12– 2 Posts- (CAVS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Animal
Nutrition.
They should have research experience, with at least two (2)
publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books since last
promotion.
They should show evidence of continuing research activity.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach at both
undergraduate and postgraduate students supervise research projects and
undertake further research in their areas of specialization.
Part-Lecturer, Department of Lingustics & Languages–
2 Posts - AC/5/208/12 - (CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Arabic Studies
or Swahili Studies in the areas of Syntax, Discourse or Morphology from a
recognized university.
Those who possess a Masters degree Arabic Studies or
Swahili Studies from a recognized university and have at least three (3) years
teaching experience at University level and have registered for a PhD degree
will also be considered.
In both cases, they show evidence of continuing research
activity.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach at both
undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervise research projects and
undertake further research in their areas of specialization
Tutorial Fellow, Department Of Ophthalmology
1 Post :-AC/5/209/12-(CHS)
Applicants should be holders of an MBChB degree or its
equivalent and should be enrolled and be actively pursuing a Masters degree in
Ophthalmology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized
university.
They must be in their first, second or third year of their
Masters program.
Tutorial Fellow, Department of Animal Production
In the Following Units:-
Livestock Production Systems
1 Post-AC/5/210/12- (CAVS)
Applicants should be in possession of a BVM or BSC in Animal
Production/Agriculture or its equivalent.
For BVM, they are expected to have registered for a Masters
degree in Livestock Production Systems or its equivalent.
For BSC, they must have an MSc in Livestock Production
Systems or its equivalent and are expected to also have registered for a PhD
degree in same areas of specialization.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students.
He/she will also be expected to participate in
Department/Faculty/college activities.
Genetics & Animal Breeding
1 Post-AC/5/211/12- (CAVS)
Applicants should be in possession of a BVM or BSC in Animal
Production/Agriculture or its equivalent.
For BVM, they are expected to have registered for a Masters
degree in Genetics & Animal Breeding.
For BSC, they must have an MSc in Genetics & Animal
Breeding and are expected also have registered for a PhD degree in same areas
of specialization.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach
undergraduate students.
He/she will also be expected to participate in
Department/Faculty/college activities.
Tutorial Fellow, Department of Land Resource Management
& Agricultural Technology
1 Post–AC/5/212/12-(CAVS)
Applicants should be holders of a Masters degree in Range
Management, Botany or related fields with a heavy bias towards Plant Taxonomy
from a recognized university.
Knowledge of molecular taxonomy techniques, biodiversity and
Silvo – Pastoralism will be an additional advantage.
They should show evidence of having registered for a PhD
degree.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a few
undergraduate courses in his /her area of specialization and take on other
institutional duties as may be assigned form time to time.
Senior Technologist (Computer Lab) Grade DEF, School of
the Arts & Design
1 Post- AD/5/213/12- (CAE)
Applicants must be holders of a degree in Graphic Design or
Higher Diploma in Design or related field plus five (5) years experience at the
level of Technologist Grade ABC or equivalent relevant position .
They should also have experience in Computer Aided Design in
Graphics
They should be computer literate.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and assist undergraduate and postgraduate students in studio, workshop and laboratory work.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and assist undergraduate and postgraduate students in studio, workshop and laboratory work.
He/she will be expected to students the use of
equipments and materials, maintain equipment and procure materials for use in
the School.
They will be expected to be of high integrity and work under
minimum supervision.
Senior Technologist Grade DEF, Population Studies &
Research
Institute-1 Post- AD/5/214/12- (CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a BSc degree or Higher Diploma
or Advanced Diploma in Computer
Science or Information Technology or equivalent
qualification plus five (5) years experience at the
level of Technologist Grade ABC or equivalent relevant
position .
They should be computer literate.
Applicants must have skills and experience in data base and
statistical package management programs such as SQL, MS Access, Epilinfo,
ArcGIS, SPSS, STATA, Stella and Atlasti.
They must possess skills in programming using Personal
Digital Assistant (PDAs), Tablet PCs and mobile phones for data capture and in
the setup of Window Terminal Server.
They must also be knowledgeable in computer network setup,
maintenance and security.
The successful candidate will be expected to assist staff
and postgraduate students in data management, access and retrieval, and in data
analysis, participate in departmental research and publication, manage computer
laboratory and service institution’s workshops.
Assistant Procurement Officer Grade CD, Procurement
Division
8 Posts-AD/5/215/12-(R&T)
Applicants must be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree
in Commerce (Marketing, Supplies option
or Business Administration), Bachelor of Supplies Management
or Bachelor of Arts in Economics from a recognized university.
They must be computer literate. Reports from two referees
are a requirement.
Secretary Grade B, Planning Division
AD/5/216/12- 1 Post -(R&T)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C or KCE
Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English
Language.
In addition they must have passed the following subjects
offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent examining
body:-
1. Business English III
2. Business English III
3. Commerce II
4. Secretarial Duties II
5. Office Management III
6. Shorthand III (minimum 100 wpm) or Audio-Typewriting
III
7. Typewriting 50 wpm
They should have certificates in and be able to use Word
Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages and at least three
(3) years experience as Assistant Secretary Grade A or a comparable position of
responsibility for this grade.
They should have knowledge of Anti-virus Tools.
Those who have skills in typesetting will have an added
advantage.
Technologist Grade ABC, Veterinary Farm
AD/5/217/12- (1 Post) - (CAVS)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE Mean Grade C
or KCE Division III certificate with credit passes in relevant subjects.
They must also be holders of an Ordinary Diploma in Animal
Health and Production or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
They must also have a Certificate in Artificial
Insemination.
They must have at least three (3) years experience in farm
work.
They must be computer literate.
The successful candidate will be expected to prepare student
practicals, help maintain relevant instruments, participate in departmental
research and other duties.
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract
term renewable on mutual agreement.
Records Clerk Grade IV, Department Of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice
Records Clerk Grade IV, Department Of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacy Practice
1 Post- AD/5/218/12- (CHS)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C or
equivalent with credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
They must have at least three (3) years experience as Clerk
Grade III and must have shown merit and ability in work performance and
results.
The successful candidate will be required to manage
Department’s records and assist in analysis of students’ activities in the
Department as per ISO Quality Management Systems (QMS) and any other duties
assigned by the Chairman.
Note:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.
Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven
(7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
They should quote post reference codes as shown for each
posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
Codes
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHSS The Principal, College of Humanities& Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture &Veterinary Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
Please note that the university of nairobi is an equal Opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: Friday, June 8 2012.
