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Content Production Officer
Job summary:
Reporting to the Principal Communications Officer, the Content Production Officer is responsible for the development of engaging and informative content that aligns with the university’s goals and objectives. The Content Production Officer will work closely with the Strategic Marketing and Communications Division team members and other university entities.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:
- Provide photography and videography coverage for events and activities in and outside campus.
- Develop and execute an annual content strategy.
- Coordinate videography and photography projects with external vendors.
- Responsible for script development, filming, editing, creative production and distribution of material.
- Generate and edit high-quality videos and photos for the website, social media platforms, newsletters and other communication channels.
- Manage the content database, ensure that photos and videos are properly tagged, categorized and archived for easy retrieval.
- Manage the storage and usage of camera equipment, including maintenance and repair.
- Develop and write news stories for social media, Campus This Week and the website.
- Provide editorial support for publications to ensure all content meets quality standards, including accuracy, relevance, and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Manage the printing, distribution and storage of photo/video releases for all production projects.
- Assist in planning and managing internal and external events.
- Assist in branding internal and external events/activities.
- Assist in responding to enquiries through info@usiu.ac.ke
- Collaborate with design, web, digital and editorial officers to ensure the brand is represented consistently across all communication channels.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in content creation and distribution.
- Any other related duties assigned.
Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism or related field.
- 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar role.
- Adept with the Adobe Creative Cloud software.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Good writing and editorial skills.
- Experience of creating visual collateral and /or audio outputs for web, digital advertising, social media, print, events.
- Extensive knowledge of video & photo production, process, including lighting and camera techniques.
Personal Attributes, Skills & Competencies
- Ability to deliver superior quality in fast-paced environment.
- Considerable experience in planning, researching, scripting, blocking, organizing, storyboarding, editing, lighting and staging video productions.
- Proven communication and relationship-building skills.
- Familiarity with modern and best-practice approaches to content production.
- Be a self-starter, reliable, can prioritise tasks, and shows initiative at work.
- Have high integrity, accountability, and punctuality.
Senior Digital Officer (Webmaster)
Job summary:
- Reporting to the Principal Digital & Creative Officer, the Senior Digital Officer (Webmaster), will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and optimization of the university website, microsites and the webapp.
- Your primary goal will be to ensure that the websites are functional, user-friendly, and aligned with the university’s brand identity.
- You will collaborate with various teams across the university including student life, academics and IT, to develop and implement strategies for website improvement and growth.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:
Website Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the university website.
- Monitor website performance, including speed, uptime, and security.
- Implement updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure the website is running smoothly.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
- Coordinate with hosting providers and domain registrars to ensure optimal website performance.
Content Management:
- Manage and update website content, including text, images, and multimedia elements.
- Ensure all content is accurate, relevant, and up-to-date.
- Work with content creators and editors to develop new content and update existing content as needed.
- Integrate social media features including content promotion, analytics and insights to enhance user experience, community engagement, and sharing.
- Optimize content for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility and rankings.
User Experience Optimization:
- Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to improve the user experience.
- Optimize website navigation and layout for ease of use and accessibility.
- Implement responsive design techniques to ensure compatibility with various devices and screen sizes.
- Monitor user behavior and make data-driven decisions to enhance the user experience.
Performance Analysis:
- Utilize web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track and analyze website performance metrics.
- Generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement.
- Conduct A/B testing and other experiments to optimize website performance and conversion rates.
Security and Compliance:
- Implement security measures to protect against cyber threats, including malware and hacking attempts.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as Data Protection Acts and Person with Disability accessibility standards.
- Regularly audit websites for compliance and security vulnerabilities.
Technical Support:
- Provide technical support to internal teams and external users regarding website-related issues.
- Develop and maintain documentation and training materials for website management processes.
- Stay informed about emerging web technologies and best practices to continuously improve website performance and functionality.
Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
Required Skills, Experiences and Key Technical Competencies
- Graphic Design: Proficiency in graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Sketch to create custom graphics, logos, icons, and other visual elements for the website.
- Proven experience as a Webmaster or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in web development languages and frameworks (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Having full-stack developer capabilities
- Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and web hosting platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Familiarity with SEO principles and best practices.
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards and compliance requirements.
Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism or related field.
- 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar role.
- Adept with the Adobe Creative Cloud software.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Good writing and editorial skills.
- Experience of creating visual collateral and /or audio outputs for web, digital advertising, social media, print, events.
- Extensive knowledge of video & photo production, process, including lighting and camera techniques.
Personal Attributes, Skills & Competencies
- Ability to deliver superior quality in fast-paced environment.
- Considerable experience in planning, researching, scripting, blocking, organizing, storyboarding, editing, lighting and staging video productions.
- Proven communication and relationship-building skills.
- Familiarity with modern and best-practice approaches to content production.
- Be a self-starter, reliable, can prioritise tasks, and shows initiative at work.
- Have high integrity, accountability, and punctuality.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, Information Systems and Technology, Software Engineering or a related field.
Kitchen Technician
Job summary:
The Kitchen Technician is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the proper functioning of all kitchen equipment in the university training kitchen. This role involves performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. The Kitchen Technician will also support kitchen operations by assisting with inventory management and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly for training and commercial activities.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:
- Safety Compliance: Ensure all equipment is used safely and efficiently, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Inventory Management: Assist in managing the kitchen supplies inventory, ensuring necessary items are stocked.
- Collaboration: Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure materials and equipment needs are met and kitchen operations run smoothly.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance and repairs, ensuring documentation is up to date.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues with kitchen equipment promptly to minimize downtime and report to the maintenance department for necessary action.
Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)
- Three years of experience in a related position within a busy hospitality establishment
- Diploma or equivalent certification related to hospitality operations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards in kitchen environments.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Job summary:
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Essential to this role is the desire of the successful applicant to primarily focus on educating Bachelor of Pharmacy Students, engaging in research activities, and providing clinical expertise to enhance the overall learning experience and advance the field of pharmacy, as well as contribute to world-class research that improves practice while delivering a service to the university and the community..
Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:
The Pharmacology Assistant Professor will be a key faculty member involved in teaching, and research. The primary focus is on educating pharmacy students, engaging in research activities, and providing expertise to enhance the overall learning experience and advance the field of pharmacy.:
- To promote and preserve the mission of USIU-Africa.
- Participate in developing innovative advanced Pharmacy programs.
- Coordinate courses and prepare educational tools.
- Contribute to the planning and administration of the School of Pharmacy.
- Organize and provide inter-professional training.
- Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Participate in faculty and professional development opportunities.
- Participate in accreditation and other administrative functions.
- Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Head of Department /Dean.
- Works closely and collaboratively with other Faculty and Staff in and on a variety of shared responsibilities, and ensures good communication with other administrative offices;
- Faculty members will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes.
Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)
- A Ph.D. in Pharmacology or Registered for a PhD in Pharmacology or equivalent degree in a recognized university.
- Master of Pharmacy / Science in Pharmacology.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited institution or equivalent.
- Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Fulfills Commission for University Education requirements for the position.
- Demonstrable ability to engage in independent research, with an established record of scholarly publication and Conference presentations.
- Experience in teaching and supervising pharmacy students at clinical sites
- Demonstrable success in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Demonstrable abilities to work effectively as an interdisciplinary and collegial team member, well developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide leadership and take the initiative..
Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy
Job summary:
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Essential to this role is the desire of the successful applicant to primarily focus on educating Bachelor of Pharmacy Students, engaging in research activities, and providing clinical expertise to enhance the overall learning experience and advance the field of pharmacy, as well as contribute to world-class research that improves practice while delivering a service to the university and the community.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:
The Assistant Professor in Pharmacognosy will be a key faculty member involved in teaching, and research. The primary focus is on educating pharmacy students, engaging in research activities, and providing expertise to enhance the overall learning experience and advance the field of pharmacy.:
- To promote and preserve the mission of USIU-Africa.
- Participate in developing innovative advanced Pharmacy programs.
- Coordinate courses and prepare educational tools.
- Contribute to the planning and administration of the School of Pharmacy. and Health Sciences
- Organize and provide inter-professional training.
- Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Participate in faculty and professional development opportunities.
- Participate in accreditation and other administrative functions.
- Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the head of department/Dean.
- Works closely and collaboratively with other Faculty and Staff in and on a variety of shared responsibilities, and ensures good communication with other administrative offices;
- Faculty members will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes
Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)
- A Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy or Registered for a PhD in Pharmacognosy or equivalent degree in a recognized university.
- Master of Pharmacy / Science in Pharmacognosy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited institution or equivalent.
- Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons board.
- Fulfills Commission for University Education requirements for the position.
- Demonstrable ability to engage in independent research, with an established record of scholarly publication and Conference presentations.
- Experience in teaching and supervising pharmacy students at clinical sites
- Demonstrable success in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Demonstrable abilities to work effectively as an interdisciplinary and collegial team member, well developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide leadership and take the initiative.
Method of Application
Use the emails(s) below to apply
- Content Production Officer – Apply Here
- Senior Digital Officer (Webmaster) – Apply Here
- Kitchen Technician – Apply Here
- Assistant Professor of Pharmacology – Apply Here
- Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy – Apply Here
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line
Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to:
Director, Human Resource,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya