Academic Staff, Accounts Assistant and Audit Assistant Jobs in Kenya - Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University is a leading Chartered University operating as a non-profit making institution of higher learning in East Africa. The University has nine (9) schools offering various Post-graduate, Bachelors, Diploma and Professional Certificate Courses. The University is a member of Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA).

Job Vacancies

In pursuance to our focus of being a centre of academic excellence and improvement of service delivery to strengthen the academic programmes, the University wishes to recruit qualified academic and administrative staff as follows:

Academic Staff - School of Pharmacy

The School of Pharmacy at Mount Kenya University is accredited by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, the Pharmacy regulatory authority in Kenya to offer the following programmes:

1. Bachelor of Pharmacy
2. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.

The School of Pharmacy is also working closely with the Kenyan Pharmaceutical Industry and intends to mount the following industry driven postgraduate programmes in January 2012:

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing.
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Pharmacy.

Due to the rapid expansion of the School of Pharmacy, we seek to recruit the following Academic staff- Full Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, and Assistant Lecturers in the following departments-:

a) Department of Pharmaceutics

b) Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

c) Department of Pharmacology

d) Department of Pharmacognosy

e) Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Minimum Qualifications

(i) Professors

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and PhD in a relevant Pharmacy Discipline, from a recognized University.

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must have:

• At least twelve (12) years of University teaching experience at Lecturer level and above.
• Have successfully supervised three (3) PhD students, since being appointed Associate Professor.
• Show evidence of continuing Research including having published at least four (4) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Associate Professor.

(ii) Associate Professors

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and PhD in a relevant Pharmacy Discipline, from a recognized University.

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must have;

• Have at least eight (8) years of University teaching four (4) of which at a Senior Lecturer level.
• Have successfully supervised two (2) PhD students, since being appointed Associate Professor.
• Have published at least 4 research papers since being appointed Senior Lecturer.

(iii) Senior Lecturers

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and PhD in a relevant Pharmacy Discipline, from a recognized University.

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must have;

• Have at least (5) years of University teaching experience; three (3) as a full-time Lecturer.
• Have successfully supervised at least three (3) Masters students since being appointed Lecturer.
• Show evidence of continuing research including having published at least three (3) articles in refereed journals since being appointed as a Lecturer.

(iv) Lecturers

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and PhD in a relevant Pharmacy Discipline, from a recognized University.

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must have;

• Presented at least three (3) Seminar papers or has two (2) publications in refereed Journals.
• A full-time University teaching experience as an Assistant Lecturer for at least three (3) years.
• Applicants with BPharm and MPharm or PharmD; Or an MSc. Degree in a relevant pharmacy area may also be considered.

(v) Assistant Lecturers

Applicant must be holders of a B.Pharm, M.Pharm/MSc/ PharmD and evidence of currently pursuing a PhD Degree at a recognized university.

Directorate of Finance

1. Accounts Assistant

The successful candidate will serve at our Virtual Campus in Nairobi and must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• At least CPA II section IV
• ICT compliant
• At least 3 years working experience
• Able to perform administrative responsibilities
• Ready to work in a busy environment with minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Applicants with experience in academic set up will have an added advantage

2. Audit Assistant

The successful candidate will serve at Main campus , Thika and must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• At least CPA II section IV
• ICT compliant
• At least 2 years experience in an Audit environment at the same or higher position
• Ready to work in a busy environment with minimum supervision
• Applicants with front office experience will have an added advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Competitive remuneration package and medical insurance will be offered to successful candidates in accordance with Mount Kenya University Terms and Conditions of Service.

A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae that contains details of daytime 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 applications and be sent to:

The Human Resources Director
Mount Kenya University
P.O. Box 342 -01000, Thika

Email info@mku.ac.ke, hrm@mku.ac.ke

Submit two copies of your application not later than Monday, 26th September, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details about Mount Kenya University visit the University website: www.mku.ac.ke

“MKU is an equal opportunity employer.”

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Project Manager and Site Manager Jobs in West Pokot Kenya - HealthRight International

HealthRight International is a global and human rights organization working where health is diminished or endangered by violations of human rights liberties in North Rift Region of Kenya.

Reaching out to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, HealthRight works with local partners to build sustainable access to health care for excluded populations

1. Maternal and Neonatal Health Project Manager

(Based in West Pokot) MNC Project

Job Responsibilities

The MNH Project Manager will work closely with the HealthRight Project Director and the Ministry of Health partners to implement the partnership for (PMNH) in the three Districts of West Pokot County while prioritizing the integration of services and sustainability of all MNH activities.

Desired qualifications include:

• Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with midwifery specialty; MPH degree strongly preferred
• 5 years of experience working whereby two years with NGO in the same area
• Expertise as an MNH trainer strongly preferred

2. Site Manager

(Based in West Pokot) PMI Project

Job Responsibilities

The Malaria Manager is responsible for management and oversight of all malaria project activities in West Pokot district.

The job includes staff capacity building, health systems strengthening and community awareness raising as well as logistical, financial, programmatic and administrative duties.

The Malaria Manager will be posted in the district working closely with the DHMT

Desired qualifications include:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine (RCO) or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)
• Minimum of 2 years clinical work with experience in malaria or implementing malaria programs in Kenya
• Willingness to live and work in the district
• Minimum 1 year experience in program management or other leadership roles, preferably with prior experience in the Kenyan MOH systems or NGO system

Note: For detailed information about these positions visit Hennet www.hennet.or.ke or HealthRight www.healthright.org

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter by September 13th 2011 to the following address or email HRKenya@healthright.org

Our offices are in Abwere Plaza 2nd floor, Kitale

Human Resources Officer
HealthRight International
P.O.BOX 1035, Kitale, Kenya

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Audit Jobs in Kisumu, Kenya

Experienced External Auditors required for an audit firm in Kisumu.

Must be working for an audit firm currently and be a qualified accountant.

To apply send your CV, covering letter, names of 3 professional referees and current salary to recruitksm@gmail.com.

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Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company - ICT and HR & Admin Officers Jobs in Kenya

 

Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company Limited (MUWASCO) is an agent of Tana Water Services Board established under the water Act 2002 for provision of efficient, reliable and economical water and sewerage services in Murang’a Municipality and its environs.

The company seeks to recruit capable and results oriented individuals to fill the following Job positions:

1. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officer

Ref: ICT/09/11

Key Job responsibilities

• Maintenance of ICT hardware and software assets
• Safe custody of computer information and data
• Timely back – up of data
• Ensure Design, Development and implement of required software programs
• Ensuring strong internal control systems in data handling
• Ensuring timely dispatch of bills to customers

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT
• At least 3 years relevant experience preferably in service provision environment
• Highly developed ICT skills

2. Human Resources and Administration Officer

Ref: HRA/09/11

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the formulation and implementation of human resources strategies, policies and procedures
• Designing and implementing the Company’s training policy, guidelines and training calendar
• Facilitating the process of skills audits and maintaining an up to date skills inventory
• Designing and implementing staff welfare programmes and activities
• Organizing and implementing team building activities, culture change and guidance and counseling programmes
• Management of the company’s registry ensuring security of company’s records
• Ensuring office space is properly utilized and cleanliness is maintained at all times
• Other general administration duties

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized university
• A Diploma in Human resources management
• At least 4 years working experience in human resources and administration
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Age bracket of 30-45years

Applicants who are conversant with water sector reforms will have an added advantage.

Interested candidates should send their applications attaching copies of CV, certificates and testimonials indicating current remuneration so as to reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday 4th October 2011.

Applicants must indicate the reference number for the position applied for on both the application letter and envelop.

Managing Director
P.O. Box 1050 – 10200
Murang’a

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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