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Professor Department of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies

AC/5/37/23

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

Associate Professor Department Clinical Studies – 2 Posts

 AC/5/36/23

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

Professor Department of Chemistry

AC/5/34/23

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

Technologist Grade ABC Department of Electrical and Informtion Engineering

AD/5/33/23

  • Applicants must be holders KCSE grade C with credits Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and ordinary Diploma in any of the following areas: Electrical (Power), Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering and Mechanical from a recognized learning Institution.
  • They should have three (3) years experience as Trainee Technologist grade IV
  • The successful candidate will be expected to among other assignments run scheduled laboratory sessions as assigned by the head of section, therefore one is expected to be able to freely interact with students and members of staff.

Trainee Technologist IV Department of Pharmacology Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice

AD/5/31/23

  • Applicants must be holders KCSE mean grade C or equivalent plus three (3) years experience as Technical/laboratory Assistant Grade II/ III or equivalent position. 
  • Knowledge in experimental animal techniques and computer literacy will be an added advantage
  • The successful candidate will be expected to assist in preparation and mounting of undergraduate and post graduate Pharmacological practicals and research experiments, assist in the managing and maintaining laboratory animals and equipment, and participate in research and other activities in the Department. Applicants must be ready to work over the weekends and public holidays in the animal house.

Technologist Grade ABC Department of Pharmacology Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice.

AD/5/30/23

  • Applicants must be holders KCSE mean grade C with credits in relevant subjects and ordinary Diploma in applied Biology or related field from a recognized learning Institution.
  • They should have three (3) years’ experience as Trainee Technologist grade IV
  • Experience in handling laboratory animals and knowledge in experimental animal techniques and processing of biological specimen will be an added advantage.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to participate in student practical/demonstration/research activities and maintenance of laboratory equipment. 
  • They are also expected to be team player

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