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Accountant II – 2 Positions

KIBU/ADM/93/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with three (3) years relevant work experience;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Served in the grade of Assistant Accountant I, Grade 10 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed CPA III / ACCA III from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a recognized professional body;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for this cadre. Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensuring compliance with financial processes and procedures;
• Ensuring overhead remittances are done;
• Carrying out data analysis to support preparing accounts reports;
• Verifying that expenditures are within projected budgets;
• Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis;
• Managing and monitoring donor grants accounts;
• Overseeing the reconciliation and maintenance of general ledger accounts;
• Ensuring invoicing and accounting of University services;
• Maintaining and updating of accounting records;
• Reconciling creditors, and debtors accounts;
• Facilitate payroll and personnel payments
• Ensuring that all payments are within the approved University budgetary provisions;
• Monitoring and reviewing of inventory transactions; and
• Supervising the updating and maintenance of fixed assets.

Senior Human Resource Management Officer III (Payroll)

KIBU/ADM/94/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Human Resource Management; Personnel Management; Human Resource Development; Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with three (3) years relevant work experience equivalent;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Management, Human Resource Management; Personnel Management; Human Resource Development Industrial
• Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics; Sociology; Business Administration; Public Administration; Anthropology plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development or Certified Public Secretary Part IIT or _equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer I, Grade 10 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Qualification in Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Computer Application skills from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a professional body in the Human Resource field; and
• Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for this cadre. Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Preparing, verifying and processing payroll and complement control data;
• Maintaining human resource database;
• Complying with Human Resource statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Verifying information relating to recruitment, appointment and transfers;
• Interpreting and implementing human resource management policies, regulations, procedures and systems;
• Compiling human resource reports;
• Preparing cases for review by Management Advisory Committee;
• Implementing human resource decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedure;
• Processing pension payments;
• Compiling training projections and plans;
• Coordinating training programmes;
• Coordinating staff induction and orientation;
• Carrying out staff welfare management;
• Implementing work place health and safety: and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
   

Senior Administrative Assistant I – 2 Positions

KIBU/ADM/95/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration; Business Administration; Human Resource Management, Office Management or any other relevant social science from a recognized institution with three (3) years relevant work experience equivalent;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration: Business Administration; IJuman Resource Management, Office Management or any other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution; Served in the grade of Senior Administrative Officer II, Grade 10 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Certificate in Computer Applications {rom a recognized institution
• CPS (K)/CHRP (K) or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field;
• Registered with relevant professional body; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be the entry grade for this cadre.

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events;
• Ensuring payment of bills;
• Ensuring provision of office equipment and materials;
• Maintaining and updating furniture and office equipment inventory;
• Ensuring maintenance of records of University assets and properties including title deeds, log books and insurance covers;
• Overseeing telephone and registry services;
• Coordinating provision of office accommodation;
• Preparing budget; and
• Ensuring preparation of quarterly and annual reports.

Senior ICT Officer III

KIBU/ADM/96/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Master’s degree in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with three (3) years relevant work experience:

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution: Served in the grade of ICT Officer I Ggade 10 or in a comparable position [or a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A holder of professional qualification;
• Membership of professional body; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for this cadre. Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Supervising and coordinating of procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of ICT computing systems (hardware and software) and data communication systems;
• Supervising and coordinating of the development and maintenance of business application systems;
• Marketing and utilization of ICT services in the university;
• Coordinating the ICT income generating projects;
• Supervising, organizing and coordinating the operation and maintenance of computer hardware, software, networking devices, electronic equipment, printers, monitors, un-interruptible power supplies (UPS) and other ICT electronic equipment;
• Providing guidance and procedures in operations and maintenance of computing and data communications equipment;
• Planning, preparation and monitoring of maintenance procedures in the University;
• Identifying tools, services and facility requirements and advice on their procurement;
• Adequately document ICT maintenance and operations activities;
• Coordinating the installation and maintenance of University database systems;
• Ensuring that the database server, E-Mail server and any other relevant servers are up and running at all times;
• Ensuring users access the required information in the database when they need it;
• Monitoring the database server’s performance and tuning it accordingly;
• Organizing, configuring, operating and maintaining of database systems;
• Designing and controlling of the organizations database to preserve its integrity and prevent unauthorized usage or change;
• Maintaining database security through regular backups and recovery duties;
• Establishing the appropriate content and format of data records, the structure of data relationships and the appropriate data names and key fields;
• Database management and administration;
• Managing database users and databasc sccurity by assigning usernames, passwords and permissions;
• Establishing and enforcing database standards;
• Overseeing network installations, as well as monitoring and maintaining the Institutions ICT network and evaluating new network hardware and software;
• Performing network monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting and escalating issues, including proactive problem resolution and complex problem analysis as necessary, (0 maintain network performance to meet user demand;
• Reducing operational risk and improving availability of the network by ensuring network access, monitoring, control, evaluation and documentation practices are maintained and adhered to;
• Developing, maintaining and performing operational procedures and ensure operational tasks are performed reliably and consistently to reduce the risk of unplanned outages:
• Evaluating new network hardware and software solutions and monitor the market for emerging technology. Define network policies and procedures;
• Collecting and analyzing operational data (especially incident and change records) to identify emerging trends and log problem records to assist with problem resolution and increascd network availability;
• Installing, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting switches (HP and CISCO), routers, gateways, firewalls, and other networking infrastructure for local area and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), including Internet connectivity;
• Training and providing troubleshooting procedures to helpdesk personnel for first-line network issues; ;
• Performing day-to-day administration of the institutions network infrastructure; and Monitoring and troubleshooting network performance and security issues.
   

Senior Accounts Assistant – 2 Positions

KIBU/ADM/97/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized University and CPA Part Two

OR

• CPA III ACCA III; Served in the grade of Accounts Assistant I Grade 7 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing daily bank reconciliation;
• Writing of payment cheques;
• Accounting for imprests regularly;
• Processing of payroll input data;
• Verifying payment vouchers;
• Ascertaining accuracy of HELB returns and updating students’ details;
• Filing and retrieving of accountable documents,
• Reconciling students accounts;
• Posting payment vouchers to the ledgers; and
• Preparing customer invoices for the services rendered.

Senior Library Assistant

KIBU/ADM/98/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A Higher Diploma in Library studies or Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Library Assistant | Grade 7 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Sciences or related field;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for this cadre. Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Maintaining classification and catalogue standards in the library;
• Shelving and circulating periodicals and other publications;
• Indexing and abstracting journal articles;
• Editing of reports, newsletters and other publications;
• Selecting and purchasing of information and other research materials in consultation with the lecturers;
• Managing library database;
• Providing reference and referral services;
• Managing the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC); and
• Coaching and mentoring staff.

Office Administrator III – 2 Positions

KIBU/ADM/99/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Secretarial Studies; Business and Office Management or equivalent qualification [rom a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution;
• Good interpersonal and Communication skills;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Kenya National Secretaries Association (KENASA) Membership.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for this cadre. Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Taking oral dictation;
• Managing e-office;
• Word and data processing;
• Operating office equipment;
• Attending to visitors and clients;
• Handling telephone calls and appointments;
• Coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments;
• Ensuring Security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials;
• Ensuring Security, integrity confidentiality of data;
• Preparing responses to routine correspondence;
• Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;
• Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
• Managing office protocol and ctiquette;
• Managing petty cash; and
• Supervising office cleanliness.

Administrative Assistant II – 2 Positions

KIBU/ADM/100/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For Appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Bachelor of Science or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution; and – :
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for this cadre. Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Collecting and compiling data [or use in University examination;
• Collecting and compiling data and student admissions and other related records:
• Compiling record of students disciplinary cases;
• Offering secretariat services to meetings;
• Data entry and analysis;
• Collating and compiling date for use for academic programmes and teaching facilities; and
• Carry out staff data management for department;
• Prepare departmental reports, conference reports, training reports for onward submission for action by management;
• Ensure that personnel registry. central/general registry and mail registry operate effectively; and
• Organize inductions/orientations, seminars and workshops for staff and keep all relevant parties in the division informed.

Senior Chef III – 2 Positions

KIBU/ADM/101/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Food Production or equivalent-from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;

Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be the entry grade for this cadre. Work at this level will be carried out under close supervision and guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Providing input in maintaining standard recipes;
• Ensuring cleanliness of kitchen equipment;
• Carryout food preparation, cooking, placement and delivery of foodstuff;
• Providing input in the revision of menus/dietary requirements; and
• Planning for food orders.

Library Assistant III

KIBU/ADM/102/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A Diploma in Library Studies or Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Issuing and receiving books;
• Compiling statistics of borrowed books;
• Assisting users to track reading materials through OPAC;
• Compiling of past papers
• Handling general enquiries;
• Conducting orientation and registering new library users;
• Filling of borrowing cards;
• Sending reminder notices for.overdue publications;
• Updating the catalogue;
• Photocopying gazette notices with published standards and circulating to quality control officers;
• Shelving new and returned books;
• Ensuring that shelves are tidy and publications are filed in their right &
• Receiving newspapers and magazines and maintaining their records;
• Assisting users to access the catalogue and retrieving information from the library;
• Grouping information materials accordingly through classification and cataloguing systems; and
• Manning the circulation area.

Supply Chain Management Clerk I/Stores Clerk I

KIBU/ADM/92/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (Plus) or cquivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Supply Chain Clerk I1/Stores Clerk II Grade 3 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Certificate in Stores/Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general office support like filing and other administrative tasks;
• Issuing /receiving stores items;
• Keep track of any customer issues that require attention and make follow up for resolution in a timely manner;
• Assist senior Supply Chain Officer with delegated tasks;
• Assist in disbursement of documents from the Procurement department within sections and to other departments;
• Preparing and maintaining receiving and issuance stores records;
• Record goods, works and services received in the department;
• Manage its inventory, assets and stores for the purpose of preventing wastage and loss;
• Ensure that all inventory, stores and assets purchased are received and properly recorded;
• Ensure that all procured items are properly coded, kept and put in proper use as tuted by the procuring entity;
• Records and maintains Procurement records for used for procurement of goods, works and services in the department;
• Ensures Proper keeping of procurement records in the procurement registry/records and document section;
• Ensure that all procured file/documents are properly foliod/coded, kept and put in proper racks, shelves for easy retrieval of documents;
• Monitors movement of procurement documents, files correspondents in the department;
• Prepares and maintains all procurement data records/documents and avails them whenever they are required and also ensures they are safeguarded and protected;
• Custodian of procurement documents, records and Data; and
• Verify and compile supplier’s payment documents and forward them to Finance Department for payment.

Driver I

KIBU/ADM/91/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• A valid driving license free from any Current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicles an officer is required to drive;
• Served in the grade of Driver II Grade 3 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed the Occupational Trade Test Grade II;
• Public Service Vehicle (PSV) certificate;
• Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its Sales qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week every three (3) years from a recognized institution;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
• Attended a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability in driving and maintenance of vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving a motor-vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out minor mechanical repairs;
• Security of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Safety of passengers and /or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicles and carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and break systems, tyre pressure;
• Carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle assigned;
• Ensuring the vehicle has the necessary documentation; and
• Ensuring the vehicle has relevant repair tools and serviced on time.

Kitchen Attendant I

KIBU/ADM/90/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Certificate in Food Production or food and beverage production sales and service, Institutional
• Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification;
• Served in the grade of a Hostel/Dining Hall /Kitchen Attendant II Grade AD 3 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of (3) years;
• Certificate in Computer Application skills from a recognized institution;
• Valid Certificate of Health for food Handlers; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in foods preparation and service, using appropriate tools and equipment;
• Cooking of food:
• Identifying and reporting defects or problems concerning Kitchen equipment, and other unusual conditions:
• Ensuring that the hostel/kitchen/ dining hall is cleaned according to the cleaning checklist and schedule:
• Arranging and cleaning the hostel/Kitchen store and dining hall furniture accordingly;
• Setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and service; and
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Professor (Educational Communication and Technology)

KIBU/ACA/19/2023 

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of an Associate Professor for a minimum period of three (3) years and with research experience;
• A minimum of sixty (60) publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least five (5) postgraduate students to completion, at least two (2) at doctoral level:
• Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, lcadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Assessing student’s performance and preparing students progress reports;
• Offering expertise in planning, directing, organizing and coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, designing and development, preparing of unit course and training materials;
• Offering mentorship for Academic and Administrative staff;
• Presenting academic papers in seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work and related research work;
• Representing School, Faculty and Institute in different University fora within and without where applicable; 
• Offer expertise and review of the academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising students’ projects, field trips and placements;
• Coordinating of courses, project and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Community engagement;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications to academic journals; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for staff and student exchange programs.
   

Professor (Zoology) (Microbiology & Biotechnology)

KIBU/ACA/36/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of an Associate Professor for a minimum period of three (3) years and with research experience;
• A minimum of sixty (60) publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least five (5) postgraduate students to completion, at least two (2) at doctoral level:
• Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, lcadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Assessing student’s performance and preparing students progress reports;
• Offering expertise in planning, directing, organizing and coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, designing and development, preparing of unit course and training materials;
• Offering mentorship for Academic and Administrative staff;
• Presenting academic papers in seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work and related research work;
• Representing School, Faculty and Institute in different University fora within and without where applicable; 
• Offer expertise and review of the academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising students’ projects, field trips and placements;
• Coordinating of courses, project and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Community engagement;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications to academic journals; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for staff and student exchange programs.

Professor (Information Technology)

KIBU/ACA/55/2023

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of an Associate Professor for a minimum period of three (3) years and with research experience;
• A minimum of sixty (60) publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least five (5) postgraduate students to completion, at least two (2) at doctoral level:
• Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, lcadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Assessing student’s performance and preparing students progress reports;
• Offering expertise in planning, directing, organizing and coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, designing and development, preparing of unit course and training materials;
• Offering mentorship for Academic and Administrative staff;
• Presenting academic papers in seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work and related research work;
• Representing School, Faculty and Institute in different University fora within and without where applicable; 
• Offer expertise and review of the academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising students’ projects, field trips and placements;
• Coordinating of courses, project and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Community engagement;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications to academic journals; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for staff and student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Information Technology)

KIBU/ACA/56/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Human Resource Management)

KIBU/ACA/50/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Purchasing & Supply Chain Management) }

KIBU/ACA/49/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Finance)

KIBU/ACA/48/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Physics)

KIBU/ACA/39/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Plant Ecology)

KIBU/ACA/38/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Mathematics)

KIBU/ACA/37/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Linguistics)

KIBU/ACA/30/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Mathematics Education)

KIBU/ACA/21/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Associate Professor (Educational Communication and Technology) 2 Positions

KIBU/ACA/20/2023

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• PhD or equivalent Doctorate degree from an accredited and recognized University in the relevant field;
• Served in the grade of Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow or equivalent of which thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including one doctoral student;
• Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance, leadership and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lecturing specific units of specialization in accordance with the curriculum;
• Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
• Preparing students progress reports;
• Coordinating research and training activities;
• Providing specialized inputs in lecturing, training modules and curriculum development;
• Presenting academic papers in conferences/seminars/workshops or symposia;
• Providing consultancy work with a view to producing learning /teaching materials;
• Coordinating of courses, projects and practical work;
• Developing proposals to attract research grants;
• Writing journal articles and books;
• Peer-reviewing of publications in academic journals;
• Developing and reviewing academic programmes/curricula;
• Supervising Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, Tutorial/Junior Research Fellows and students;
• Providing academic and administrative leadership and mentorship programmes Community engagement; and
• Developing linkages and collaborations for student exchange programs.

Method of Application

The applicants MUST:

• Be employees of Kibabii University on Permanent and Pensionable Terms for Administrative staff;
• Be employees of Kibabii University either on Permanent & Pensionable terms or Contract Terms for Academic Staff;
• Have served in their current grade for a minimum period of three (3) years; and
• Apply for only one (1) grade above their current grade.

ONLY Kibabii University staff on permanent and pensionable terms and contract terms are required to apply for advertised positions. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

A letter of recommendation from the Chairperson/Head of Department on the applicant’s professional experience and character in general should be sent to the address below.

All applicants should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:-

• Three (3) Hard Copies; and
• Electronic scanned copies in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke

Applications must be submitted on or before Friday 25th August, 2023 and be addressed to:

The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 – 50200,
Bungoma
OR
Dropped at:-
Kibabii University — Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 307

Please Note:

• Kibabii University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
• The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
• Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.