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EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF POSITIONS

The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is a Public Specialized University established in August 2023 pursuant to Section 24(1)(b) of the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012. The University is located 10 Kilometers from Nairobi at Lukenya in Machakos County, within the boundaries of the East African School of Aviation near the National Construction Authority.

The establishment of the Open University of Kenya attests to the Government’s commitment to boosting knowledge-based society where education is a tool for personal advancement and national progress. The University is dedicated to the philosophy of modular education through use of innovative tools to enhance flexibility, openness, and inclusion. The philosophy underlies the institution’s mandate of utilizing the Government’s national strategic assets to scale up skills development that will drive the socio-economic agenda.

To give a dynamic and strategic leadership, OUK invites qualified and interested applicants to apply for the positions listed below. The specific disciplines and qualifications are indicated on the Open University of Kenya website.

Academic Division

School of Science and Technology

1. Professor (Grade 15) – 1 position
2. Senior Lecturer (Grade 14) – 4 positions
3. Senior Lecturer (Grade 14) – 2 positions
4. Senior Lecturer (Grade 14) – 2 positions
5. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 4 positions
6. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 3 positions
7. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 2 positions
8. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 4 positions
9. Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) – 4 positions
10. Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) – 4 positions
11. Tutorial Fellow (Grade 11) – 3 positions

School of Business and Economics

12. Senior Lecturer (Grade 14) – 2 positions
13. Senior Lecturer (Grade 14) – 1 position
14. Senior Lecturer (Grade 14) – 2 positions
15. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 4 positions
16. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 3 positions
17. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 2 positions
18. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 3 positions

School of Education

19. Professor (Grade 15) – 1 position
20. Associate Professor (Grade 14) – 1 position
21. Senior Lecturer (Grade 14) – 3 positions
22. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 2 positions
23. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 2 positions
24. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 2 positions
25. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 2 positions
26. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 2 positions

School of Agriculture

27. Lecturer (Grade 13) – 1 position

ICT Department

28. Chief ICT Officer (Grade 15) – 1 position
29. ICT Officer I (Grade 12) – 1 position
30. ICT Officer I (Grade 12) – 1 position
31. ICT Officer I (Grade 12) – 2 positions

Office of the Academic Registrar

32. Senior Assistant Registrar (Grade 13) – 1 position

Library Services

33. Deputy Librarian (Grade 15) – 1 position
34. Senior Library Assistant I (Grade 9) – 1 position

Corporate Communications and Marketing

35. Corporate Communications Officer I (Grade 12) – 1 position
36. Corporate Communications Officer II (Grade 11) – 1 position
37. Public Relations Officer I (Grade 12) – 1 position

Linkages, Collaborations and Partnerships

38. Project Manager (Grade 12) – 1 position
39. Student Counselling Officer (Grade 10) – 1 position

Division of Planning and Infrastructure

Finance Department

40. Senior Accountant (Grade 13) – 2 positions
41. Accountant II (Grade 11) – 2 positions

Administration and Human Resources Department

42. Human Resource Officer I (Grade 12) – 1 position
43. Senior Human Resource Assistant (Grade 8) – 1 position
44. Senior Administrative Assistant (Grade 8) – 2 positions
45. Senior Assistant Administrative Officer (Grade 11) – 1 position

Estates Department

46. Senior Estate Officer (Grade 12) – 1 position
47. Estate Officer (Grade 11) – 1 position
48. Assistant Estate Officer (Grade 10) – 1 position
49. Senior Technician (Grade 9) – 1 position
50. Technician (Grade 8) – 1 position
51. Artisan (Grade 5) – 2 positions
52. Plumber (Grade 5) – 2 positions
53. Mason (Grade 5) – 2 positions
54. Carpenter (Grade 5) – 2 positions
55. Painter (Grade 5) – 2 positions
56. Electrical Technician (Grade 6) – 1 position
57. Mechanical Technician (Grade 6) – 1 position
58. Senior Security Officer (Grade 12) – 1 position
59. Security Officer I (Grade 9) – 1 position
60. Security Officer II (Grade 8) – 2 positions

Procurement Department

61. Procurement Assistant I (Grade 8) – 2 positions

Legal Department

62. Senior Legal Officer (Grade 11) – 1 position

All applicants should:

• i. Submit their application online through the links provided at the University website URL https://ouk.ac.ke/careers and as per the instructions therein.
• ii. Attach: Application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating (academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid email addresses, telephone contacts), copies of certificates, National ID, and other testimonials;
• iii. Provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees and ensure that the referees submit confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post to the undersigned before the closure date.

Note that the Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable OR Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 25th June, 2024. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PROF. CHRISTOPHER CHEPKEN
AG. DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE)