Mount Kenya university vacancies

Mount Kenya university vacancies
In order to serve the growing number of students and to strengthen the academic programmes and in pursuit of the University focus to be a centre of academic excellence, the University wishes to recruit qualified academic and administrative staff as follows
Academic Staff
1. Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in the following areas-:
Programme     Area of Specialization 
 Department of Counseling ; Counseling Psychology

1. Clinical Psychology
   

 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics : Clinical Nutrition

1. Clinical Dietetics
   

Qualifications
 Senior Lecturer - Holders of a PhD Degree in relevant areas of specialization from a recognized University.  At least three years of University teaching.  
Lecturers – Holders of a PhD Degree in relevant areas of specialization from a recognized University and at least two years of University teaching experience .           
NB. Applicants for Nutrition/ Dietetics must be registered by Kenya Nutritionists and Dietician Institute (KNDI).
2.    Counseling laboratory Technician
Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assisting students in the use of psychological testing tools
   
2. Manning the skills laboratory.
   
3. Assisting the students in recording their counselling practice skills
   

Qualification:

1. Bachelors Degree in Counseling Psychology or Education Psychology.
   
2. 3 years’ experience in a recognized  institution
   

Skills required

1. Should have skills  in using Psychological Tests and Measurement tools
   
2. Should be a trusted person to work in a resource centre and should be skilled in record keeping.
   
3. Should have good public relations.
   
4. Computer literate

We are seeking a talented individual with exceptional mentorship and entrepreneurial skills, capable of working with students to turn challenges to opportunities to serve in the positions below:
1.    DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT
Reporting to the Director, Directorate of Research and Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving enterprise and innovation initiatives and programmes at Mount Kenya University. The Deputy Director has the responsibility of identifying and evaluating ideas in the university which form a set of initiatives with commercial possibilities and make up a portfolio of projects. He/she will oversee the activities of the mentorship programme including putting strategies into operation, monitoring the progress of the incubation programmes, managing development activities and seeking network and partnerships to foster the growth of the incubation programme.
Key Responsibilities

1. Scout and vet innovative business ideas that can be incubated/commercialized, conducting tracer studies of graduates of the programme and establishing and maintaining a healthy network of incubatees and graduates from the programme.
   
2. Establish linkages with relevant stakeholders including industry for successful student business mentorship programmes.
   
3. Screen innovations with potential for intellectual property rights protection for patenting, copyrighting and trademarking with the relevant national, regional and global regulatory bodies, in liaison with the Intellectual Property Rights Management Office (IPMO).
   
4. Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to secure revenue for incubation and entrepreneurship activities of viable innovations and business ideas.
   

Qualification and Competencies

1. Minimum of a relevant Masters degree from a recognized university
   
2. Considerable fundraising experience backed up with excellent writing skills
   
3. Rich entrepreneurial  skills and proven track record of mentorship
   
4. Demonstrate considerable knowledge on intellectual property protection through patenting, copyrighting and trademarking
   
5. Good organizational and administrative skills
   
6. A strong track record of establishing collaborations and partnerships
   
7. Excellent communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting, and a first class networker
   
8. Strong strategic and financial planning skills as well as project monitoring and evaluation expertise
   
9. Excellent team-building and leadership skills
   

2.    HEAD, HUMAN HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research and Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving human health research programmes at Mount Kenya University.
Key Responsibilities

1. Spearhead programmes in human health research including infectious and non-communicable diseases
   
2.  Aid in development and management of laboratories for human health research within the REIDC
   
3. Establish linkages with relevant local and international stakeholders including industry for successful human health research programmes.
   
4. Steer the REIDC to develop products and services that answer to human health needs of the country and the region
   
5. Spearhead fundraising strategies to secure research funds for human health research programmes
   

Qualification and Competencies

1. Minimum of a relevant Masters degree from a recognized university in human health field, biomedical sciences or any other relevant field
   
2. Considerable fundraising experience in research backed up with excellent writing skills
   
3. A strong track record of establishing collaborations and partnerships
   
4. Excellent communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting, and a first class networker
   
5. Strong strategic and financial planning skills as well as project monitoring and evaluation expertise
   

3.    HEAD, SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Enterprise and Innovation Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for socio-economic research programmes at Mount Kenya University.
Key Responsibilities

1. In liason with the Deputy Director, Enterprise and Innovation Development, establish programmes in socio-economic research
   
2. Establish linkages with relevant local and international stakeholders including industry for successful socio-economic research programmes.
   
3. Steer the REIDC to develop products and services that answer to socio-economic needs of the country and the region
   
4. Spearhead fundraising strategies to secure research funds for socio-economic research programmes
   

Qualification and Competencies

1. Minimum of a relevant Masters degree from a recognized university
   
2. Considerable fundraising experience backed up with excellent communication and writing skills
   
3. A strong track record of establishing collaborations and partnerships
   
4. Excellent communication skills, particularly proposal writing and reporting, and a first class networker
   
5. Strong strategic and financial planning skills as well as project monitoring and evaluation expertise
   
6. Demonstrate considerable knowledge on intellectual property protection through patenting, copyrighting and trademarking

    4.    LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research and Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day running of the Research Centre at Mount Kenya University. As a technologist, you are expected to support scientists and help carry out tests, research and investigations. In addition to an enquiring mind and an eye for detail, you also need to have a good awareness of health and safety.
Key Responsibilities

1. Setting up experiments or investigations
   
2. Carrying out risk assessments for lab activities
   
3. Collecting and analysing samples
   
4. Preparing solutions, cultures or specimens
   
5. Recording and presenting data
   
6. Ordering and controlling stock
   
7. Disposing of chemicals and waste products in a safe way
   
8. Making sure that research the Research Centre and equipment are clean and in good working order
   

Qualification and Competencies

1. A minimum of a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Medical laboratory /Science Laboratory/Analytical Chemistry.
   
2. Good practical and technical skills
   
3. Ability to plan workload
   
4. An awareness of health and safety issues
   
5. An enquiring and analytical mind
   
6. Accuracy and attention to detail
   
7. Ability to meet deadlines
   
8. A methodical approach to work
   
9. Strong problem-solving skills
   
10. Good communication skills
    
11. Ability to work alone and in a team
    

1.    DIRECTOR – SPORTS AND GAMES (1 POST)
The successful candidates will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Students Welfare, Alumni and Marketing Affairs and will provide administrative support to the university students’ welfare division.
Duties of the Director, Sports and Games:

1. Formulation and implementation of policies governing sports and games.
   
2. Coordinating sporting programmes of the university.
   
3. Preparing budget estimates and operational budgets.
   
4. Promoting the corporate image of the university through various facets of sports.
   
5. Performing any other duty that may be delegated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Students Welfare, Alumni and Marketing Affairs.
   

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

1. Applicants must have a PhD degree or Masters degree in sports or recreation or related field
   
2. The ideal candidate should be conversant with the running of students Affairs in a University or an institution of higher learning.
   
3. In addition the candidate should be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
   
4. Membership to a professional body. (Optional)
   
5. The Ideal candidate should possess at least 5 years relevant experience of which at least 3 should be in a busy organization /a University or an institution of higher learning in a similar position.
   

2. CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS CORDINATOR  (1 POST )
Duties
The Coordinator shall:

1. Formulate and implement policies governing students Drama and Music activities and nurture students talents.
   
2. Coordinate Drama and Music activities of the university
   
3. Prepare budget estimates and operational budgets
   
4. Promote corporate image of the university through various facets of Drama and Music.
   

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

1. Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Creative or performing arts or recreation or related field
   
2. The ideal candidate should be conversant with the running of students Affairs in a University or an institution of higher learning.
   
3. In addition the candidate should be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
   
4. Membership to a professional body. (Optional)
   
5. The Ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years relevant experience of which at least 3 should be in a busy organization /a University or an institution of higher learning in a similar position.
   

Competitive remuneration and generous medical insurance cover will be offered to successful candidates in accordance with Mount Kenya University Terms and Conditions of Service.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae that contains details of daytime telephone number, the current remuneration , names, postal and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees and copies of academic and professional certificates should be submitted alongside the applications and be sent to:

The Human Resources Director
Mount Kenya University
P.O. Box 342 -01000, Thika
Email hrm@mku.ac.ke

1.  Submit two copies of your application not later than Friday, 12th September, 2014.
   
2.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
   

“MKU is an equal opportunity employer.”