Job Opportunities at Pwani University

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Senior Library Assistant II Grade: 9

REF: PU/ADV/07/06/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT II GRADE 9

• This is a senior level to this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the University management from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenya Labour Laws.

Academic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science/Studies or related field from a recognized institution.

Experience

• The candidate must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of continuous relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of a Senior Library Assistant III or comparable grade with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out the following duties.

•  Performance management of staff
•  Preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual reports
•  Acting to deal with disruptive or problem clients
•  Development of bibliographic and administrative information content
•  Performing academic integrity checks
•  Preparing management reports
•  Preparing work plans, budget and procurement plans
•  Management of knowledge management systems
•  Working with institutional repository systems
•  Working with automated library management system
•  Registration of new library users
•  Supervision of books sorting and shelving according to the classification scheme in use

Skills:
The candidate must have experience and provide evidence in the following:

•  Computer proficiency
•  Customer service skills
•  Communication skills
•  Information literacy skills
•  First Aid skills
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Information research skills
•  Organizational skills
•  Problem solving skills
•  Teamwork skills

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Benefits for the above position include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances. 

Lecturer in Nursing (Medical and Surgical) – Grade 12

REF: PU/ADV/02/06/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION OF LECTURER IN NURSING (MEDICAL AND SURGICAL) GRADE 12

• Appointment to this position is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason

REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:

•  A Masters Degree in Nursing (Medical and Surgical) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University

Experience
The candidate should:

•  Be registered with the relevant professional body
•  Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters
•  Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc).

Skills
Applicants should demonstrate

•  Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
•  Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum

Publications
Applicants should have published after completion of Masters Degree or after last appointment as Tutorial Fellow;

• At least one (1)/two (2) articles in refereed journals OR
• At least one (1) University level book in the relevant area OR
• At least one (1)/two (2) book chapters in an edited book in the relevant area

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

•  Identify research needs in society in order to inform potential areas of research and contribute to the body of knowledge.
•  Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source for funds in accordance to donor regulations and ethical standards.
•  Conduct research by implementing objectives through use of relevant methods to increase in the body of knowledge.
•  Disseminate and share research findings through to inform an influence policy and provide solutions to societal needs
•  Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and standing of the University in research matters.
•  Grade and supervise undergraduate and post graduate students to conduct their research in accordance to ethical and quality standards.
•  Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater for advancement in the body of knowledge and meet market needs.
•  Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
•  Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
•  Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
•  Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding to the scheduled timelines.
•  Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
•  Participate in attachment, field trips and teaching practice to equip students with on the job training and skills.
•  Monitor students’ performance, progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to improve performance and content retention.
•  Provide career guidance and student mentorship programmes provision during consultation hours to produce all rounded and well-grounded individuals.
•  Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide to policies and regulations in class attendance and examination discipline.
•  Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
•  Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building.
•  Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
•  Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
•  Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.

Community Service and Outreach Responsibilities

•  Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research and funding.
•  Establish linkages for students exchange programs and attachment for purposes of training and capacity building
•  Engage stake holders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
•  Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness on issues affecting local communities.
•  Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty or other Officer of the University in accordance with the University statutes.

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC

Driver II Grade: 3 – 2 Positions

REF: PU/ADV/04/06/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF DRIVER II GRADE 3

• This is an entry position to the Drivers’ position in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenya Labour Laws.

Academic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum mean Grade of D (plain) at KCSE or equivalent.

Experience

• The candidate must have at least three (3) years of accident free experience as a driver with a valid driver’s license; with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

Professional Qualifications

The candidate must provide evidence in the following:

•  Certificate in First Aid from a recognised institution
•  Certificate of Good Conduct
•  Certificate of refresher course for drivers from a recognised institution
•  Clean valid driving license Class (A, B, C1, C, D1, D2, D3, G)
•  Occupational Trade Test III for drivers
•  PSV license endorsement by NTSA

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out the following duties.

•  Drive vehicles safely, legally and efficiently as required.
•  Operate University Buses
•  Detect and report malfunctioning of vehicles systems
•  Comply with all driving hours and Road Transport legislation
•  Proper use and maintenance of keys, pagers, and radios
•  Operate vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly, as assigned
•  General maintenance and cleaning of vehicles
•  Carrying out routine checkups on vehicles assigned (cooling and oils systems, electrical system, brakes etc)
•  Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned
•  Ensuring that the servicing and repairs are done on time
•  Ensure security and safety for the vehicles on and off the road
•  Ensure safety of the passengers and or goods therein
•  To comply with all Health & Safety requirements
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Skills:

The candidate must have experience and provide evidence in the following:

•  Basic mechanical skills
•  Communication skills
•  Computer proficiency
•  Defensive driving skills
•  First Aid skills
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Teamwork skills

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Benefits for the above position include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances. 

Clerical Officer II Grade: 3

REF: PU/ADV/05/06/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF CLERICAL OFFICER II GRADE 3

• This is an entry level to this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and
• conditions as may be determined by the University management from time to time depending on age,
• citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenya Labour Laws.

Academic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a certificate in Clerical Operations/Business Administration/Business
• Management or any other related area of study from a recognized institution.

Experience

• The candidate must have at least one (1) year work experience in the relevant field.

 In addition, the candidate must have experience in handling the following:

•  Assist in dispatch of documents
•  Assist in handling of enquiries and requests
•  Assist in management of records and documents
•  Assist in photocopying of documents
•  Assist in receiving of documents
•  Filing
•  Recording
•  Sorting of documents

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out the following duties.

•  Opening of files for newly admitted students
•  Filling of all correspondences in students’ files and section’s files
•  Record and monitor the movement of files to and from the registry
•  Provision of all files needed within the section and other sections/departments/schools at the right time and to the authorized persons within the stipulated guidelines
•  Ensuring files are in good order and information is well secure
•  Ensuring that information contained in the files is correct and certified where necessary
•  Preparing outgoing materials received for dispatch
•  Collects and delivers correspondences within the admissions offices: and delivers/collects mails from other sections/departments/schools
•  Sorts, Organizes and arranges the file cabinets under the guidance of the Registry Clerk
•  Archive all old files that are not in frequent use/demand and retrieve the same if need arises
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Skills:

The candidate must have the following:-

•  Communication skills
•  Computer proficiency skills
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Organisational skills
•  Team work skills
•  Time management skills

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Benefits for the above position include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances. 

Library Assistant III Grade: 5

REF: PU/ADV/03/06/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT III GRADE 5

• This is an entry position to this cadre in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and
• conditions as may be determined by the University Management from time to time depending on age,
• citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenya Labour Laws.

Academic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Diploma in Library and Information Science/Studies from a recognized institution.

Experience

• The candidate must have served for a minimum of one (1) year of continuous related work experience in a busy information handling institution with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out the following duties.

•  Administration of Institutional Repository
•  Classification and cataloguing of information resources
•  Document digitization and conversation to various formats
•  Documentation of information and information resources
•  Handling registration of new library users
•  Inspection of returned books for condition and due date status
•  Maintenance of records of books borrowed and returned
•  Management of Library events
•  Participation in the maintenance of collection of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, audiovisuals and other materials
•  Performance of routine tasks query refinement and responding to information inquiries.
•  Registration of new clients, maintenance and updating of their profiles
•  Sorting and shelving books according to their classification scheme in use
•  Acting to deal with descriptive or problem clients
•  Users’ assistance with internet access and their technical needs.
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Skills:

The candidate must have experience and provide evidence in the following:

•  Computer proficiency
•  Customer service skills
•  Communication skills
•  Information literacy skills
•  First Aid skills
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Information research skills
•  Organizational skills
•  Problem solving skills
•  Teamwork skills

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Benefits for the above position include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances. 

Lecturer in Public Health Grade 12 – 2 Positions

REF: PU/ADV/01/06/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION OF LECTURER IN PUBLIC HEALTH GRADE 12.

• This is a university teaching/research position. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in Public Health or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized University

Experience

The candidate should:

•  Be a member of relevant professional bodies
•  Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc).

Skills

Applicants should demonstrate

•  Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
•  Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum

Publications

• Must have published at least two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching and learning responsibilities

•  Digital and manual processing of examinations to ensure integrity in the grading of students
•  Guidance and counselling of students in order to provide psychosocial support to enable them to improve on their performance, to instill professional values and encourage confidence to work in industry
•  Administrative work such as consulting with students in order to mentor to create awareness of industry, enhance academic performance and ensure proper career selection
•  Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support to foster mental stability required for good performance
•  Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges for efficient running of the department and institution
•  Regular contact liaison with students to teach and provide support
•  Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the assessment of students work to ensure quality of teaching
•  Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students to ensure quality of teaching
•  Balance competitive pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, knowledge transfer, administrative demands and deadlines with the help from frontline manager and peers
•  Engage with continuous professional development to ensure that we update our knowledge.
•  To maintain discipline in lecture rooms or halls to ensure maximum attention during the lectures.
•  To prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making of the student.
•  To lecture in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus.
•  To prepare teaching or learning materials and schemes of work for smooth running of the semester.
•  To supervise student work to ensure they are on the right academic track.
•  To supervise of research project work to guide students in achieving the goals and objectives with minimum wastage of resources.
•  To carry out administrative duties to facilitate student attachment coordination, examination coordination program coordination.
•  To prepare budget especially for student industrial attachment program for prudent optimum and prudent utilization of funds.
•  To supervise students on industrial attachment to ensure relevance in pursuance of the academic programme.
•  To prepare course outline to meet local and evolving need.
•  To be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.

Research and scholarship responsibilities

•  To develop research objectives and proposals for individual or joint research.
•  To conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
•  To write up research work for publication.
•  To seek practical application of research findings.
•  To make presentations at conferences and/or exhibit work in other appropriate events.
•  To identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
•  To update knowledge and understanding in field of specialization.
•  To translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of research.
•  To seek practical application of research findings.
•  To write journal articles and books to comply with the policy and regulations.

Community service

•  To engage with community through training, creation of awareness, sensitization in order to influence socio-economic development and health promotion.
•  To translate knowledge into practical oriented solutions that support and solve community or societal problems.
•  To engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities through research and innovations
•  To serve as volunteers in various levels in the society to benefit the community to enhance and promote health and social life in the society by filling the gaps in skills and service delivery due to labor shortage.

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.

Lecturer in Psychology Grade 12

REF: PU/ADV/06/06/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION OF LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY GRADE 12.

• This is a university teaching/research position. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned PhD in Psychology or PhD in Education Psychology with specialty in either Clinical psychology/Counselling Psychology/Abnormal Psychology/Behavioral Psychology/ Biopsychology/ Cognitive Psychology/Comparative Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
• Be a holder of Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and Masters of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology or related field.

Experience

The candidate should:

•  Be a member of relevant professional bodies
•  Have evidence of contribution to University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership and related matters Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC etc).

Skills

Applicants should demonstrate

•  Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
•  Design and develop academic programmes and curriculum

Publications

• Should have published at least two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching and learning responsibilities

•  Digital and manual processing of examinations to ensure integrity in the grading of students
•  Guidance and counselling of students in order to provide psychosocial support to enable them to improve on their performance, to instill professional values and encourage confidence to work in industry
•  Administrative work such as consulting with students in order to mentor to create awareness of industry, enhance academic performance and ensure proper career selection
•  Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support to foster mental stability required for good performance
•  Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges for efficient running of the department and institution
•  Regular contact liaison with students to teach and provide support
•  Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the assessment of students work to ensure quality of teaching
•  Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students to ensure quality of teaching
•  Balance competitive pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, knowledge transfer, administrative demands and deadlines with the help from frontline manager and peers
•  Engage with continuous professional development to ensure that we update our knowledge.
•  To maintain discipline in lecture rooms or halls to ensure maximum attention during the lectures.
•  To prepare students’ progress reports to help in decision making of the student.
•  To lecture in area of specialization in accordance with the syllabus.
•  To prepare teaching or learning materials and schemes of work for smooth running of the semester.
•  To supervise student work to ensure they are on the right academic track.
•  To supervise of research project work to guide students in achieving the goals and objectives with minimum wastage of resources.
•  To carry out administrative duties to facilitate student attachment coordination, examination coordination program coordination.
•  To prepare budget especially for student industrial attachment program for prudent optimum and prudent utilization of funds.
•  To supervise students on industrial attachment to ensure relevance in pursuance of the academic programme.
•  To prepare course outline to meet local and evolving need.
•  To be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.

Research and scholarship responsibilities

•  To develop research objectives and proposals for individual or joint research.
•  To conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
•  To write up research work for publication.
•  To seek practical application of research findings.
•  To make presentations at conferences and/or exhibit work in other appropriate events.
•  To identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds.
•  To update knowledge and understanding in field of specialization.
•  To translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into the course of research.
•  To seek practical application of research findings.
•  To write journal articles and books to comply with the policy and regulations.

Community service

•  To engage with community through training, creation of awareness, sensitization in order to influence socio-economic development and health promotion.
•  To translate knowledge into practical oriented solutions that support and solve community or societal problems.
•  To engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks in order to work together for the betterment of communities through research and innovations
•  To serve as volunteers in various levels in the society to benefit the community to enhance and promote health and social life in the society by filling the gaps in skills and service delivery due to labor shortage.

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC

Method of Application

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions. Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,
 The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Application should include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply and should attach their National Council for persons with disabilities (NCPWD) Certificate.
Candidates with foreign qualifications Must submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education.

The deadline for submitting application is Wednesday 21st June, 2023 Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.