University Of Nairobi Vacancies in Kenya

University Of Nairobi

Applications Are Invited For The Following Positions:-

Senior Lecturer

Department Of Political Science & Public Administration -2 Posts- AC/6/237/12–(R&T)

Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Political Science from a recognized university. 

• They must demonstrate competence in teaching and research in at least two of the following sub fields of Political Science:- Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Administration , Political Economy, Political Sociology and Political Theory. 
• 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 Ophthalmology- 2 Posts- AC/6/238/12- (CHS)

• Applicants must be holders of an MBChB degree or its equivalent plus a Master of Medicine degree in Ophthalmology or its 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 chapters in scholarly books. 
• They should show evidence of continuing research activity. 
• They should be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Board.
  The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization. 
• They will also be expected to participate in Departmental/Faculty/ College matters.

Lecturer

School Of Law (Kisumu Campus)- 1 Post- AC/6/239/12- (CHSS)

Applicants must be holders of a PHD degree in Law from a recognized university. 

• Those with a Masters degree in the filed of Law 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.
• They should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two chapters in scholarly books. 
• They should show evidence of continuing research activity.
• The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization. 
• They will also be expected to participate in Departmental/Faculty/ College matters.

Tutorial Fellow

Department Of Land Resource Management And Agricultural Technology (Larmat)– 1 Post- AC/6/240/12- (CAVS)

• Applicant must have at least a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology or related field. 
• In addition, applicants must show evidence of PhD registration in a recognized university also show evidence of on-going research work. 
• Besides pursuing their PhD research, the successful candidate will be expected to teach few courses in his/her area of specialization. 
• They will also be expected to participate in all pertinent departmental, faculty and college activities.

Graduate Assistant

Department Of Chemistry- 1 Post- AC/6/241/12/-(CBPS)

• Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Chemistry from a recognized university. 
• In addition, they are expected to prepare a PHD proposal in Chemistry and be registered not later than one (1) year after appointment.

Senior Technologist 

Grade DEF, Science Workshop- 3 Posts -AD/6/242/12- (CBPS)

• Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Higher National
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering ( Production Option) plus five (5) years experience at the level of Technologist Grade ABC or equivalent in a busy manufacturing workshop. 
• They must be computer literate. 
• They should have practical experience in precision machine work, welding and fabrication and sheet metal work. 
• Those who have experience in both mechanical production and equipment servicing and maintenance will have an added advantage .

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the preparation and teaching of practical work for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Librarian/Translator 

Grade Def, Sub- Department Of French-1 Post- AD/6/243/12-(CHSS)

• Applicants should be holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with training in French/ English translation. 
• They must, in addition have training in Librarianship to the level of Assistant Librarian or have professionally refereed experience in library work. 
• They must be ready to undergo a test in translation.
• Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

Technologist 

Grade ABC (Agrometerology), Department Of - 1 Post -AD/6/244/12- (CAVS)

• Applicants must be holders of a KCSE C or its equivalent with credits in relevant subjects and an Ordinary Diploma in Applied Biology or equivalent from a recognized institution. 
• They must have at least three (3) years experience in an Agrometerology/ Plant Physiology Laboratory.
• The successful candidate will be expected to assist in practicals for the undergraduate and postgraduate classes, maintain research equipments and participate in research activities within the Department.

Technologist 

Grade ABC, School Of The Arts & Design - 2 Posts -AD/6/245/12- (CAE)

• Applicants must be holders of a KCSE C or its equivalent with credits in relevant subjects and an Ordinary Diploma in Design related fields from a recognized institution. 
• They must have at least three (3) years experience in design, photography or typography. 
• They should be computer literate.
• The successful candidate will be expected to assist in practicals for the undergraduate and postgraduate classes, maintain research equipment and participate in research activities within the Department.

Registry Supervisor 

Grade AB, Principal’s Office, College Of Education & External Studies- 1 Post- AD/6/246/12- (CEES)

• Applicants should be holders of atleast a KCSE C or equivalent with credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent. 
• They must also hold a Certificate in Record Keeping or Office Management, KATC final or ACNC or its equivalent. 
• They must also have at least three (3) years of service as Records Clerk IV or equivalent. 
• They must be computer literate.

Assistant Secretary 

Grade A-1 Post- Sports & Games Department AD/6/247/12-(R&T)

Applicants should be holders of a KCSE C certificate or its equivalent qualification with a credit in English language. 

They must in addition have passed the following subjects offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent examining body:-

• Business English III
• Commerce II
• Secretarial Duties II
• Office Management III
• Shorthand III (minimum 80 wpm) or Audio-Typewriting III
• Typewriting 50 wpm
• They must be computer literate.

Assistant Photographer 

Grade IV, Department Of Educational Communication & Technology-1 Post AD/6/248/11- (CEES)

• Applicants should be holders of at least a KCE Division III or its equivalent qualification.
• Candidates who have experience in digital image processing software such as photo shops and are computer literate will have an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to operate digital video cameras, digital photographic camera and also a wide range of Audio/Visual equipment.

Driver 

Grade III, Students’ Welfare Authority (SWA) - 1 Post - AD/6/249/12- (SWA)

• Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE level of education or equivalent, have a clean valid driving license classes ABCE and PSV, passed in Occupational Test Grade III and have a certificate in First Aid 
• They must have at least three (3) years satisfactory previous driving experience after obtaining license.

Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

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

CEES The Principal, College of Education & External Studies, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CBPS The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CAVS The Principal, College of Agriculture &Veterinary Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CHSS The Principal, College of Humanities& Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

CAE The Principal, College of Architecture & Engineering, 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 29 2012.