Jobs in Kenya at Narok University College

Narok University College
(A Constituent College of Moi University)

Narok University College, a Constituent College of Moi University, was established in July 2008. 

Presently, it has five (5) Schools offering various degree, diploma and certificate programmes. 

Arrangements are in place to launch the School of Nursing. 

The University College is situated two (2) kilometers from Narok Town, off Narok Sotik Road and next to the Maasai Mara junction.

The University College invites suitably qualified applicants for the following vacant positions:

A. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DIVISION

1. School Of Education

Applicant’s area of specialization:

• Educational psychology - Senior Lecturer (1 post)
• Sociology of Education, or history of Education, or comparative 

Education - Lecturer (1post)

• Early Childhood & Primary Education (EPE)- Lecturer (1post)

2. School Of Science/ Information Science

Applicant’s area of specialization:

• Botany (plant taxonomist) - Associate Professor (1post)
• Botany (microbiology) - Senior Lecturer (1post)

Either - Mathematics (applied mathematics)
or

• Mathematics (statistics) - Senior Lecturer (1post)
• Zoology (animal physiology) - Lecture (1post)
• Information systems/Informatics - Associate Professor (1post)
• Computer science (soft/hardware) - Lecturer (1post)

3. School Of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Social Sciences, Religion and Community Development

Applicant’s area of specialization:

• History - Associate Professor (1 post)
• Community Developmen - Senior Lecturer (1 post)
• Philosophy/Religious Studies - Lecturer/Protestant Chaplain (1 post)

Department of Languages, Linguistics, Communication and Journalism

Applicant’s area of specialization:

• Communication - Associate Professor (1 post)
• Communication and Journalism - Senior Lecturer (1 post)
• Kiswahili - Lecturer (1 post)

4. School Of Business & Economics

Department of Economics
Applicant’s area of specialization:

• Economics - Associate Professor (1 post)
• Agricultural Economics - Senior Lecturer (1 post)

Department of Business Management
Applicant’s area of specialization:

• Finance - Associate Professor (1post)
• Accounting - Lecturer (1post)
• Purchasing & supplies - Senior Lecturer (1post) - Lecturer (1post)
• Marketing - Lecturer (1post)

5. School Of Tourism and Natural Resource Management

Applicant’s area of specialization:

• Natural Resource Economics - Associate Professor (1post)
• Forestry - Senior Lecturer (1post)
• Tourism - Lecturer (1post)

6. School Of Nursing (Proposed)

Applicant’s area of specialization:
Nursing - Senior Lecturer (1post)

B. OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATION

7. Internal Auditor - Scale 12 - 1 Post

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have a degree in Commerce, Business Management or any other Business related field
• Have CPA(K)
• 5 years of audit experience
• Be computer proficient
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills and analytical skills

8. Assistant Internal Auditor - Scale 11 - 1 Post

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have a degree in Bcom, Business Management or any other Business related field
• Have CPA (K)
• 3 yrs of audit experience
• Be computer proficient.
• Good report writing and analytical skills

9. Senior Secretary - Scale 8 - 1 Post

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies

OR

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies
• Three (3) years experience in secretarial duties at Grade 7 or equivalent
• O-Level Certificate (C-) with at least (C-) in English
• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)
• Office Management III
• Business English III
• Secretarial Studies II
• Commerce II
• Shorthand III (100 w.p.m.)
• Office practice II

Qualifications and Requirements for the Vacant Academic Positions

Associate Professor – Scale 14

Applicants must have a PhD degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized University.
In addition, they should also:

• Have at least 4 years of teaching and research since becoming senior lecturer or 8 years of teaching experience at University.
• Have at least 4 articles in refereed journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer.
• have supervised post graduate degree candidates
• have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars and workshops
• Should show evidence of membership of professional societies
• Should be recognized and registered by relevant professional boards
• Should show evidence of contribution to University as well as national and international life.
• Should show evidence of attracting research funds

Senior Lecturer – Scale 13

Applicants must be holders of a relevant PhD degree from a recognized institution.

In addition, they must also

• Have at least five (4) years of University teaching, three (3) of which as full-time lecturer
• Have successfully supervised at least four (4) masters students
• Show evidence of continuing research including published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Lecturer
• Show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops
• Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities leadership and good quality teaching.
• Show evidence of continued research and evaluated effective teaching
• Show evidence of contribution to University life through active participation in department matters

Lecturer - Scale 12

Applicants must be holders of a relevant PhD degree from a recognized University institution.
In addition, they must also:

• Have a Masters degree in addition to a first degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least 2 years of teaching experience at University level after obtaining a Masters degree and at least 2 publications in referred journal(s)
• Have presented at least three (3) Seminar papers or has two (2) publications in referred journals or a University level book by a reputable publisher
• Show evidence of active participation in departmental activities leadership and good quality teaching.

Those applicants with Master’s degree in relevant fields with at least eight (8) years of full time University teaching and evidence of publications would also be considered.

Salary Scales

• Associate Professor (Scale: 14): Ksh.96,157 x 3202 - 105, 766 x 3687 - 135,262/-p.m.
• Senior Lecturer (Scale: 13): Ksh 73,680 x 2122 - 75,802 x 3006 – 92,954 x 3203 - 105,766/- p.m.
• Lecturer (Scale: 12): Ksh. 65,192 x 2122 - 77.924 x 3006 - 92,954/- p.m.
• Internal auditor (Scale 12): Ksh.61,792 x 2012 - 73,864 x 2507 – 81,385/-p.m.
• Assistant Internal Auditor (Scale 11): Ksh.51,732 x 2012 - 73,864/-p.m.
• Senior Secretary (Scale 8): Ksh.21,824 x 882 - 25,120 x 1008 - 31,168/-p.m.

In addition successful candidates shall be entitled to a generous house allowance commensurate with their seniority.

Applications should be received by 15th August, 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications (5 copies) should be submitted giving full details of applicant’s age, marital status, educational and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates and testimonies to:

Narok University College is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Principal,
Narok University College
P.O. Box 861-20500
Narok.