Kabarak University Employment Opportunities

Kabarak University invites applications from interested and suitable qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions at the University.

The University is a Christian institution committed to Christian principles and values and successful candidates will be required to uphold this value system.

1. Teaching Positions/ Technical

(a) School of Theology Education and Arts:

We want to strengthen our staffing position within our schools of TEA.

In particular we are looking for lecturers and Senior Lecturers in the following areas:

• Kiswahili
• History & Government
• Geography
• English
• Theology ( Senior Lecturer)

(b) School of Science Engineering and Technology

The University intends to start Health Programmes with effect from September 2011 and is looking for Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in the following disciplines: Human anatomy, Physiology, pathology, Clinical methods, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nursing, Community Health, Microbiology, Pharmacology Parasitology and Counseling

(i) Professor
Grade: KABU 10
Ref.No: KABU/AD/1/3/11

At least fifteen (15) years of University teaching experience three (3) of which should be at Associate Professor Level and at least five (5) Publications in refereed journals or one book plus two (2) articles in refereed journals since appointment as Associate Professor.

(ii) Associate Professor
Grade: KABU 9
Ref. No:KABU/AD/2/3/11

For appointment into this position, applicants should be holders of PhD or equivalent academic degree with; At least eight (8) years of University teaching experience, three (3) of which should be at Senior Lecturer level and at least five (5) publications in refereed journals, or one book plus two (2) publications in the relevant area since becoming Senior Lecturer.

(iii) Senior Lecturer
Grade: KABU 8
Ref. No: KABU/AD/3/3/11

For appointment into this position, applicants will be required to have a PhD degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field with at least three (3) years of teaching experience in the position of a Lecturer at University level and continued research as evidenced by at least three (3) publications in refereed journals.

(iv) Lecturers
Grade: KABU 7
Ref. No: KABU/ AD/4/3/11

For appointment into this position, applicants should hold a PhD degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field or Hold a Masters Degree in the relevant field with at least three (3) years of University teaching as an Assistant lecturer and continued research as evidenced by at least two (2) publications in refereed journals.

(c) Technicians
Grade: KABU 5
Ref. No: KABU/AD/5/3/11
4 Positions

The University invites applications from suitable candidates who will work in the following; Health Sciences, Physics and Telecommunication.

Applicants should have a B.Sc. degree with 3 years experience or Diploma with 5 year s experience in the following fields: Physiology, Histopathology, Histology, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Clinical laboratory skills, Physics, Telecommunications Skills.

The successful applicant will be expected to prepare and attend to practical classes.

2. Administrative Positions:

(a) Assistant Registrar (Examination & TimeTabling)
Grade: KABU 7
Ref: KABU/AD/6/3/11
1 Position

Applicants should be graduates from a recognized Institution with good first degree in any administrative related discipline. They must have at least 4 years relevant working experience. Applicants with masters’ degree will have added advantage.

Successful candidate is expected to have experience in academic matters in examination and time-tabling and general academic administrative duties. In addition, the applicant must have ability to work well in a motivated team and who has the commitment to work long hours and be computer literate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing of examination papers, processing of examination results and development of time table for lectures and examinations.

(b) Senior Administrative Assistants - (Administration)
Grade: KABU 5
Ref: KABU/AD/7/3/11
2 Positions

Applicants should be graduates from a recognized Institution with good first degree in any administrative related discipline atleast 3 years working experience. Candidates with A CPS (K) or equivalent will have an added advantage.

The applicants will be required to have an ability to work well in a motivated team and who has the commitment to work long hours a team player and a person who works with minimum supervision. The successful candidate will be assigned administrative duties in Administration department.

(c) Senior Administrative Assistants - (Student Admissions)
Grade: KABU 5
Ref: KABU/AD/8/3/11
2 Positions

Applicants should be graduates from a recognized Institution with good first degree in any administrative related discipline atleast 3 years working experience. Candidates with A CPS (K) or equivalent will have an added advantage. The successful applicants wile be responsible for student Admissions and records

(d) Assistant Librarian
Grade: KABU 7
Ref: KABU/AD/9/3/11
1 Position

Applicants should have a Masters degree in Library Studies/Information Science from a recognized university; and at least 5 years working experience in a large academic Library.

They should also have working knowledge and experience with Library Management Systems.

Applicants who are members of a relevant professional body have added advantage. The successful applicant will be responsible for library user services that includes compiling user profiles, User statistics, and user education. The candidate will also provide administrative support in the Library.

(e) Senior Library Assistant
Grade: KABU 5
Ref: KABU/AD/10/3/11

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Library Studies/Information Science from recognized University with at least 3 years working experience in a large academic Library. They should also be computer literate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operations in circulations of documents/ information services that includes borrowing, lending and book reservations, replacement of damaged books.

(f) Archives Assistant
Grade: 4
Ref: KABU/AD/11/3/11
1 Position

Applicants should have a Diploma in Records Management from a recognized institution with 2 year working experience in a large academic library.

The successful candidate will be in charge of Archives and Records management services that includes Archive historical information, photographs, video and other graphic materials and conservation and preservation of informational

(g) Stores and Supplies Officer
Grade: KABU 7
Ref: KABU/AD/12/3/11
1 Position

Applicants must have a Masters Degree from a recognized Institution in Purchasing or Supplies, Economics, Business Administration or any related discipline and at least 5 years experience in Purchasing and Supplies gained from a large organization.

Those with Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies Management will have a added. Applicants must also be members of a relevant professional body.

Applicant must show ability and initiative to organize and manage both supplies activities and personnel. Knowledge of Computer operations and overseas procurement procedures will be a must. Applicant should be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005.

Successful candidates will be responsible for development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures, management of stores and supplies including disposals of goods, prepare and update fixed asset register among other duties.

(h) Web Master
Grade: KABU 5
Ref. KABU/AD/13/3/ 11
1 Position

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Telecommunication or related field from a recognized university; and at least 3 years working experience in Web design and development.

They should also have working knowledge of PHP, MYSQL, SQL Server, IIS and Apache.

Applicants should have project Management Skills for; development, monitoring and improve the university websites and intranets, ensuring the security of the websites and intranets, registration of domain names of the websites among others.

(i) Systems Administrator
Grade: KABU 5
Ref: KABU/AD/14/3/ 11
1 Position

The applicants should have Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT or related field with two years experience in system administration. In addition they should be Certified Database/Unix administrator and/or Microsoft certified engineer.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing reliable, secure and readily available systems and network services to the users, Implement and monitor system controls to ensure information integrity, define and ensure integrity of the backups and restore process in accordance with the disaster recovery policy, configure and monitor the performance of specific applications to ensure they operate to agreed performance level, maintaining system availability to meet client (SLA) and contracts and Test and implement technical system upgrades, patches and new installations.

Manage the various network and system user accounts, ensure compliance by users with the ICT Resources utilization policy of the university.

(j) Student Counselor
Grade: KABU 6
Ref: KABU/AD/15/3/11
2 Positions

Applicants should be mature Christians and have at least a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling from a recognized University. They must have at least 5 years experience in Student counseling and also conversant with student administration at the University level. Affiliation to professional counseling associations will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will be responsible for the counseling of the Students and staff.

(3) Remuneration and Terms of Employment

Appointments to the above positions will be on permanent and pensionable following a satisfactory probation period of six (6) months. A competitive compensation package will be offered to successful candidates.

In addition to teaching and academic management, successful candidates for teaching positions would be expected to drive research, consultancy and outreach. They are also expected to provide inspired and innovatory subject leadership and mentorship to students.

(4) Application Procedure

Applicants should forward their applications including, a soft copy and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, that should indicate their primary research interests and full personal details, publications and scholarly activities.

The applicants should quote the reference number of the position and must indicate their current earning and salary expectations. They should attach supporting certified copies of certificates and testimonials.

Applicants should provide day time telephone number and names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about applicants’ competence, area of specialization, character and faith. The applicants should also request their referees to write immediately and directly to the undersigned. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received not later than Friday 25th March 2011.

The Registrar (Administration & Human resource)
Kabarak University
Private Bag - 20157,
Kabarak - Kenya

Tel: 051-343234/5, 051-343509, 0726515369

Email: registrar@kabarak.ac.ke

Kabarak University Moral Code: As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)