Career Opportunities at University of Nairobi

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Senior Technologist Grade DEF Department of Human Anatomy and Medical Physiology

AD/6/80/23 – 2 POSTS: HUMAN ANATOMY- ONE (1), MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY – ONE (1)

  • Applicants must be holders of either B.Sc. or Higher Diploma in any of the following areas: Biological or Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized learning Institution. They should have three (3) years experience as Technologist grade ABC.
  • Experience working in gross, microscopic, developmental anatomy laboratories, in a mortuary and possession of a special skill in preparation of specimens for training in surgical skills, (for Human Anatomy); computer literacy and knowledge of software data acquisition and processing in basic physiology measurements (for Medical Physiology) will be an added advantage
  • The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to organize student practical sections in the allocated laboratory(ies); either the Human Anatomy or Medical Physiology Laboratory; participate in students projects and research activities in the allocated laboratory, Service equipment and maintain both equipment and supplies for the laboratories and respective services, participate in procurement and supervise other subordinate technical support in the department. Those allocated the human anatomy laboratory will also to organize and ensure collection and disposal of cadavers for teaching purposes. 

Senior Technologist Grade DEF, Department of Biochemistry

AD/6/79/23 – 3 POSTS

  • Applicants must be holders of either B.Sc. or Higher Diploma in any of the following areas: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences or pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized learning Institution. They should have three (3) years experience as Technologist grade ABC.
  • Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation maintenance, diagnosis and ability to repair laboratory equipment will be an added advantage
  • The successful candidate will among other assignments to conduct student
  • practicals/demonstrations/research activities, in charge of the laboratory section, ensure laboratory equipment are in good condition and are calibrated as per schedule

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

AC/6/78/23 – 3 POSTS

  • An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in any of the following areas: Solid and Structural Mechanics, Mechanics of Machines, Engineering Design, Production Engineering or Material Science or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
  • He/she must have a minimum of eight (8) years teaching experience; three (3) of which are at a Senior Lecturer or Senior Research Fellow at the University; have Supervised to completion: a minimum of five (5) post graduate students at least; two ( 2) at doctoral level and three (3) masters level; have attained a minimum of 32 publication points from peer reviewed journals with: a minimum of five (5) publications in refereed scholarly journals since last promotion OR A minimum of three (3) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly book chapters or two peer reviewed working, occasional or discussion papers or two (2) published scholarly teaching modules since last promotion; have attracted of Research funds or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow since last promotion; have evidence of community service; have registered with relevant professional body
  • The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate students, organize and guide research programmes, initiate and undertake further research in their areas of specialization. They will also be expected to participate in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.

Associate Professor Department of Library and Information Science

AC/6/77/23 – 1 POST

  • An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD in Library and Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
  • He/she must have a minimum of eight (8) years teaching experience; three (3) of which are at a Senior Lecturer or Senior Research Fellow at the University; have Supervised to completion: a minimum of five (5) post graduate students at least; two ( 2) at doctoral level and three (3) masters level; have attained a minimum of 32 publication points from peer reviewed journals with: a minimum of five (5) publications in refereed scholarly journals since last promotion OR A minimum of three (3) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly book chapters or two peer reviewed working, occasional or discussion papers or two (2) published scholarly teaching modules since last promotion; have attracted of Research funds or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow since last promotion; have evidence of community service; have registered with relevant professional body
  • The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate students, organize and guide research programmes, initiate and undertake further research in their areas of specialization. They will also be expected to participate in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.

Senior Lecturer – Department of Obstetrics and Gynanaecology

AC/6/76/23– 5 POSTS

  • An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD in Obstetrics and Gynanaecology or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
  • He/she must also havea minimum of three (3) years University teaching experience at Lecturer or Research Fellow level OR a minimum of six (6) years of industry experience in the relevant field.
  • The applicant must have supervised to completion a minimum of one (1) PhD and one (1) Masters Student OR a minimum of three (3) Masters Students. He/she must have a minimum of twenty four (24) publication points from peer reviewed journals with; a minimum of four (4) publications in refereed scholarly journals since last promotion OR a minimum of two (2) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly book chapters; OR a minimum of two (2) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly published teaching/lecturer modules or two (2) working, discussion or occasional papers since last promotion. He/she must have attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a Lecturer or Research Fellow since his/her last promotion. The applicant must also show evidence of community service. He/she must be registered with a relevant professional body, where applicable.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake further research in his/her area of specialization and also participate in University, Faculty and Departmental Activities.
     

Professor department of Educational Foundations

AC/6/75/23 – 1 POST

  • An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD in Sociology of Education or equivalent degree from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
  • He/she must have a minimum of ten (10) years teaching experience; three of which (3) are at an Associate Professor level; Supervised to completion (CUMULATIVE) a minimum of three (3) PhD and five (5) masters students; OR A minimum of two (2) PhD and nine (9) Masters Students.
  • A minimum of thirty nine (39) publication points from peer reviewed journals with; a minimum of six (6) publications in refereed scholarly journals OR A minimum of four (4) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly book chapters since last promotion OR minimum of four (4) publications inrefereed scholarly journals and two (2) peer reviewed working, discussion or occasional papers OR two (2) scholarly published teaching/ lecturer modules since last promotion; Attracted Research or development funds or educational resources as an Associate Professor or equivalent since last promotion and show evidence of community service and have Registered with relevant professional body.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, teach, mentor and supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, undertake research in their areas of specialization.
  • They will also be expected to participate in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.

Method of Application

Use the emails(s) below to apply

  • Senior Technologist Grade DEF Department of Human Anatomy and Medical Physiology – Apply Here
  • Senior Technologist Grade DEF, Department of Biochemistry – Apply Here
  • Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering – Apply Here
  • Associate Professor Department of Library and Information Science – Apply Here
  • Senior Lecturer – Department of Obstetrics and Gynanaecology – Apply Here
  • Professor department of Educational Foundations – Apply Here

NOTES

  • Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
  • Applications and related documents should be addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
  • Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
  • The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
  • Late applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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