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University of Nairobi Jobs July 2012

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:-

PART- TIME LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING - 3 POSTS- AC/7/250/12- (CHSS)

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree from a recognized university and have at least three

(3) years teaching experience at University level and have registered for a PhD degree. 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 must demonstrate competence in teaching and research in any of the following areas:- Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Markets & institutions, Real Estate Finance, and Banking & Public Finance.

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 CONSERVATIVE & PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY– 2 POSTS- AC/7/251/12- (CHS)

Applicant must be holders of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree or equivalent from a recognized university. They must be registered or registrable by the Kenya Medical Practitioner & Dentists’ Board. They must have worked for at least one (1) year after completion of internship and preferably with some experience in research. Thy must show interest in Conservative Dentistry.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a teaching career in Conservative Dentistry and register for a Masters degree in the same Dentistry.

REGISTRY CLERK GRADE A, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, - 1 POST- AD/7/252/12-(CHS)

Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE C or equivalent with credits in English and Mathematics or equivalent, Office Management, Record Keeping Courses or certificate in Archives and Records Management, KATC Intermediate or ACNC Part I or equivalent qualifications.

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

External Advertisement- Closing Date: July 19 2012


UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI TRANSFORMATION& REFORMS UNIT (PERFORMANCE CONTRACT, ISO, STRATEGIC PLANNING & RESULTS).

DEPUTY REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (A&F) -1 POST- AC/7/253/12- (R&T)

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree or its equivalent in the Social Sciences from a recognized University. In addition they must have at least twelve (12) years administrative experience in various administrative aspects, preferably in a university setting with high work volume and a shared customer service environment, five (5) of which must be at Senior Assistant Registrar level dealing with strategic planning, performance contracting activities, measurement and monitoring. Applicants should be computer literate, have skills and hands-on experience in use and application of computer based platforms for management of performance contract and ISO 9001: 2008 QMS. They must be members of a recognized professional administration or management body. They must be team-players and be competent in all major aspects of human resource management. Those who possess a PhD degree in the relevant fields will have an added advantage.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (A &F) the successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be In charge of the University’s Transformation and Reforms Unit.

• Coordinate the preparation of Corporate Strategic Plan.

• Harmonize corporate and unit strategic plans.

• Synchronize ISO 9001:2008 activities

• Develop and coordinating annual work plans.

• Implement a performance monitoring framework and systems across the University governance structure.

• Develop reporting template and other monitoring and evaluation instruments.
• Manage performance contracting database and reports.
• Coordinate Performance Monitoring for Performance Evaluation.
• Draft performance contracts for all levels and staff reporting on performance contract targets.

• Identify and benchmark with partners.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

SENIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (A&F) -1 POST- AC/7/254/12- (R&T)

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Business Administration. In addition they must have at least eight (8) years administrative experience in various administrative aspects, preferably in a university setting with high work volume and a shared customer service environment, five (5) of which should be in dealing with performance contracting activities, measurement and monitoring

External Advertisement- Closing Date: July 19 2012

and strategic planning. They must be members of a recognized professional administration or management body. Applicants should be computer literate, have skills and hands-on experience in use and application of computer based platforms for management of performance contract and ISO 9001: 2008 QMS. They must be team-players, self driven, highly focused and be committed to highest performance standards.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance) the successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:-

• Deputize the In charge, University of Nairobi Transformation and Reforms Unit

• Coordinate the preparation of Corporate Strategic Plan.

• Harmonize corporate and unit strategic plans.

• ISO 9001:2008 audits and related activities

• Develop and coordinate annual work plans.

• Implement a performance monitoring framework and systems across the University governance structure.

• Develop reporting template and other monitoring and evaluation instruments.
• Manage performance contracting database and reports.
• Coordinate Performance Monitoring for Performance Evaluation.
• Draft performance contracts for all levels and staff reporting on performance contract targets.
• Identify and benchmark with partners.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GRADE EF, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (A&F) -1 POST- AD/7/255/12- (R&T)

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s degree (at least lower 2nd class Hons.) from a recognized university and CPS II or relevant professional or postgraduate qualification in management. They should also have at least three (3) years working experience as Administrative Assistant Grade CD or equivalent position. They must be Computer literate. They should be self driven, highly focused and be committed to highest performance standards. Those who have at least two (2) years’ experience in coordinating performance contracting activities will have an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to assist in managing the following activities in the University’s Transformation and Reforms Unit:-

• Drafting performance contracts for all levels.

• Implementation of a performance monitoring framework and systems across the University governance structure.

• Receiving and consolidating performance contract reports from various university units.
• Preparation of quarterly performance reports.
• Preparation of annual performance contact reports,
• Coordinating performance monitoring for performance evaluation.

External Advertisement- Closing Date: July 19 2012

 Maintaining performance contracting database and reports among other duties.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISANT GRADE CD, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (A&F) -1 POST- AD/7/256/12- (R&T)

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s degree (at least lower 2nd class Hons.) from a recognized university preferably in statistics, economics or mathematics. They should be computer literate. Applicants who have at least one year’s relevant working experience will have an added advantage. They should be self driven, highly focused and be committed to highest performance standards.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform various administrative duties in the University’s Transformation and Reforms Unit.

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 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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.


CLOSING DATE: Thursday, July 19 2012.