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South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), located in Kitui County, is a Public University established pursuant to the Universities Act No 42 of 2012 and the South Eastern Kenya University Charter (2013) to provide quality education through teaching, research, extension, innovation and entrepreneurship with emphasis on agriculture, natural resources and environmental management.

The University invites applications from suitable, qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1. ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND STUDENTS AFFAIRS DIVISION:

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Post: Adjunct Lecturer

Duties and responsibilities of a Adjunct Lecturer:

1. Be on duty for two to three days a week to provide thematic leadership within the department on matters pertaining to curriculum development and review, academic development and external linkages.
2. Teach one unit relating to the department’s area of expertise.
3. Offer mentorship to academic staff and students within the department.
4. Offer guidance in the development and running of post graduate programs and research in one’s area of expertise.
5. Guide, support and supervise post graduate students within the department as well as academic staff enrolled in PhD programs.

POST OF ADJUNCT LECTURER IN THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY- REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/1/11/2022 (1 POSITION)

Specialization: Mechanical Engineering

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited and recognized University.
2. Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
3. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

OR

1. Have a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
2. A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
3. Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
4. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

POST OF ADJUNCT LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/2/11/2022 (1 POSITION)

Specialization: Electrical Engineering

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Have an earned Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited and recognized University.
2. Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
3. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

OR

1. Have a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited and recognized University with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level.
2. A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
3. Be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya and have a valid membership certificate.
4. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

POST OF LECTURER GRADE 6 (FORMERLY GRADE 12A) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS - REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/3/11/2022 (1 POSITION)

Specialization: Operations Research And Quantitative Methods

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Have an earned Ph.D. in Operations Management with a speciality in Operations Research and Quantitative Methods or equivalent from an accredited and recognized University.
2. Have a Master of Business Administration (Operations Management) or equivalent from an accredited and recognized University.
3. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

NB: PUBLICATION POINTS:

1. One university level scholarly book = 24 publication points;
2. Patented invention or innovation = 16 publications points;
3. One tertiary level scholarly book = 8 publication points;
4. One article in a refereed journal = 8 publication points;
5. Refereed learning modules = 6 publication points;
6. One chapter in a university level scholarly book = 6 publication points;
7. One reviewed conference paper = 4 publication points;
8. One secondary school level text book = 4 publication points;
9. Short communication in refereed journal = 4 publication points;
10. Consultancy and project reports = 4 publication points;
11. Refereed exhibitions and performances = 4 publication points;
12. One primary level primary book = 2 publication points;
13. Editorship of a book or conference proceedings = 2 publication points;
14. Scholarly presentations at conferences/workshops/seminars= 2 publication points;
15. One non-reviewed conference paper = 2 publication points.
16. Book review published in refereed journals = 1publication point.
    

POST OF ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGIST/PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN: SEKU GRADE 9 (FORMERLY GRADE 7) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES - REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/4/11/2022 (1 POSITION)

Specialization: Medical Laboratory Sciences

a) Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintaining an updated inventory of consumables and non-consumables to ensure resources needed are well captured and accounted for.
2. Ensuring that the laboratory equipment and reagents are maintained at good levels for the smooth learning throughout the year.
3. Ensuring that the materials required in the laboratory requested at the right time through the senior technologist.
4. Maintaining the laboratory equipment and records hence facilitating the training of the student attendance during practical sessions by the relevant lectures.
5. Providing a conducive and safe working environment in the laboratory in conformity with the stipulated Occupational Health and Safety standards.
6. Assisting in conducting practicals in relevant disciplines.
7. Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Principal Technologist.

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Have Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution.
2. Have mastery of the concepts and principles of a specialist field, ability to manage other professionals or experts in this field.
3. Be proficient in computer applications.
4. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

POST OF ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGIST/PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN: SEKU GRADE 9

 (FORMERLY GRADE 7) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES - REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/5/11/2022 (1 POSITION)

Specialization: Medical Microbiology

a) Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintaining an updated inventory of consumables and non-consumables to ensure resources needed are well captured and accounted for.
2. Ensuring that the laboratory equipment and reagents are maintained at good levels for the smooth learning throughout the year.
3. Ensuring that the materials required in the laboratory requested at the right time through the senior technologist.
4. Maintaining the laboratory equipment and records hence facilitating the training of the student attendance during practical sessions by the relevant lectures.
5. Providing a conducive and safe working environment in the laboratory in conformity with the stipulated Occupational Health and Safety standards.
6. Assisting in conducting practicals in relevant disciplines.
7. Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Principal Technologist.

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Have Bachelor’s degree in Medical Microbiology from a recognized and accredited institution.
2. Have mastery of the concepts and principles of a specialist field, ability to manage other professionals or experts in this field.
3. Be proficient in computer applications.
4. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

POST OF TECHNOLOGIST: SEKU GRADE 8 (FORMERLY GRADE 9) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF SCIENCES AND COMPUTING  - REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/6/11/2022 (1 POSITION)

Specialization: Chemistry

a) Duties and Responsibilities

1. Working with Senior Technologist to conduct practical sessions in order to equip the students with practical skills in relevant disciplines.
2. Carrying out relevant training and development activities to adapt to new and changing trends in the various academic disciplines.
3. Providing technical support to staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students when required in the laboratory area to achieve a concussive learning and training experience.
4. Providing support services to academic research innovations and departmental income generation as a means of generating income for the Institution.
5. Making requisitions for purchases in a timely manner to facilitate efficient operations for laboratory through availability of materials.

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

1. Must possess a Masters Degree in Chemistry or related field from an accredited and recognized institution.

OR

1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field from an accredited and recognized institution with at least four (4) years working experience;
2. Be a member of a relevant professional body.
3. Have mastery of the concepts and principles of a specialist field, ability to manage other professionals or experts in this field.
4. Be proficient in computer applications.
5. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

Note:

1. Appointment as an adjunct lecturer shall be for a period of up to two (2) years renewable on expiry of the term.
2. The adjunct teaching member of staff shall be paid Kshs 110,000 per month and Kshs 20,000 as transport allowance (inclusive of tax) or as shall be determined by the University Council from time to time.

All applications should be clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:

1. Interested applicants should send TEN (10) HARD COPIES of certificates, publications, testimonials and application giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address to the address below, quoting the relevant reference number:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,

Administration and Human Resource Management

South Eastern Kenya University

P.O. BOX 170-90200,

KITUI.

2. All applications should be sent to the above address by Friday, 2^nd December, 2022.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SEKU is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.