Chuka University College Employment Opportunities

Chuka University College
Office of the Principal

Vacancies

P.O. Box 109 Chuka
Telephone: 0202310512
Fax line: 0202310302

On August 23. 2007, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya, issued orders through Legal Notice No. 161 for the establishment of Chuka University College.

Currently, Chuka University College has a student and staff population of 811 and 28 respectively. The University College runs certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Chuka University College now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the posts below:

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
(FINANCE, ADMNISTRATION & PLANNING)
Ref. No. CUC/01/08

Qualifications and experience
The Deputy Principal shall deputize the Principal who is the Chief Executive of the University College and should have the following qualifications and experience:

• Be a Professor or Associate Professor with an earned Ph.D. or its equivalent from a recognized university
• At least 6 years of experience in senior academic and management positions (at the level of senior lecturer and above).
• Leadership experience in a modern university environment
• Ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate the academic and administrative functions in the university college.
• Provide academic and research leadership.
• Knowledge in strategic planning in education development
• Proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university
• Knowledge of national laws and policies in education
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism

Terms and Conditions of Service
Terms and Conditions of Service are performance based and include the following:

• Basic salary of Ksh. 200, 950 per month House allowance of Ksh.60,000 per month

In addition, the Deputy Principal will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Medical cover as per the university college medical scheme
• Leave allowance
• A chauffer-driven official car
• A gratuity of 31 % of basic salary at the end of contract

The contract of the position will be on a 5 year term and the successful candidate shall be eligible for re-appointment upon the expiry of the contract.

Comprehensive CVs that contain details of the current remuneration, names, postal and E-mail address of three referees should be submitted alongside the applications and be sent through registered mail and marked post of deputy principal, Chuka University College.

B. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
1. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - EDUCATIONAL CURICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/02/08

The applicants;

• Must have a Ph.D degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field
• Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience and research since becoming a senior lecturer in a recognized university
• Must have at least four (4) articles in referred journal(s) or one book plus two (2) articles since appointment as a senior lecturer
• Should have supervised postgraduate degree students
• Should have attended and contributed at learned conferences, seminars and workshops
• Should show evidence of academic leadership in his/her area of specialization through joint research publications and membership of professional societies
• Should show evidence of continued research and effective teaching
  
• Should be a member recognized by relevant professional bodies
• Should show evidence of leadership (administrative experience, active participation in Departmental/Faculty/University activities as well as national and international activities.

2. SENIOR LECTURER - EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/03/08

The applicants;

(i) Must have a Ph.D degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field and must have at least five (5) years of university teaching experience, three of which must have been at lecturer level.

(ii) Must have at least four (4) articles in referred journal(s) or at least one (1) referred book in candidate's professional areas published by recognized publishers, plus two articles in a referred journal(s) since the last promotion.

OR
Should have Masters degree in the relevant field plus five (5) years of university teaching experience after becoming a lecturer and six (6) publications or one (1) referred journal(s) plus three (3) articles in the referred journal since becoming a lecturer

3. LECTURER (2 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/04/08

OPTIONS:
(i) Educational Foundations (1 position)
(ii) Educational Guidance and Counselling (1 position)

Applicants must have a PUD degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution

OR

Applicants must have a Masters degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level after obtaining a masters degree and at least two (2) publications in refereed journal(s).

4. ASSISTANT LECTURER (2 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/05/08

OPTIONS:

• Educational Communication and Technology (1 position)
• Agricultural Education and Extension (1 position)

The applicants;

(i) Must be holders of a Masters degree or its equivalent in relevant field
(ii) Should also demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research by registering for Ph.D studies

5. LECTURER - COMPUTER SCIENCE/ICT (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/06/08

Applicants must have a Ph.D degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution

OR

Applicants must have a Masters degree from a recognized academic institution plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level after obtaining a Masters degree

6. ASSISTANT LECTURER - COMPUTER SCIENCE/ICT (1 POST)
Ref. no CUC/07/08

Applicants must have a Masters degree or a first class honours degree in the relevant field

7. TECHNOLOGIST - COMPUTER SCIENCE/ICT (1 POST)

Ref. No CUC/08/08

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree in the relevant field or a Higher National Diploma in relevant field with a minimum experience of three (3) years

8. SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST - ANIMAL HEALTH (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/09/08

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Veterinary Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum experience of three (3) years.

C. FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES

1. SENIOR LECTURER (2 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/10/08

OPTIONS:
(i) Business Management (1 position) (ii) Accounting and/or Finance (1 position)

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants;

(i) Must have a Ph.D degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant field and must have at least five (5) years of university teaching experience, three of which must have been at lecturer level.

(ii) Must have at least 4 articles in referred book in candidate's professional areas published by recognized publishers, plus two articles in a referred journal since the last promotion.

OR
Should have Masters degree in the relevant field plus five (5) years of university teaching experience after becoming a lecturer and six (6) publications or one (1) referred book plus three (3) articles in referred journal(s) since becoming a lecturer.

LECTURER (3 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/11/08

OPTIONS:
(i) Accounting (1 Position)
(ii) Banking and Finance (1 Position)
(iii) Economics (1 Position)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant area or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution

OR

Applicants must a Bachelor degree in Commerce or Business related field and MBA from a recognized academic institution plus at least three (3) years of teaching experience at university level after obtaining a masters degree and at least two (2) publications in referred journal(s).

3. ASSISTANT LECTURERS (3 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/12/08

OPTIONS:
(i) Banking and Finance (1 position)
(ii) Management Science (1 position)
(iii Risk Management and Insurance (1 position)

Applicants must be holders of Bachelors degree in Commerce or Business related degree and MBA or its equivalent

D. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

1. SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/13/08

Applicants;

(i) Must have served as Library Assistant for a minimum of 3 years with exemplary work performance

(ii) Must hold a professional degree in Library/Information Science

2. LIBRARY ASSISTANT (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/14/08

Applicants;

(i) Must have served as Library Attendant for a minimum of 3 (three) years with exemplary work performance

(ii) Holders of Diploma in Library and Information Science

3. LIBRARY CLERKS (4 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/15/08

The Applicants:
(i) Must be holders of KCSE certificate with at least mean grade C
(ii) Should have Certificate in library related field or some previous knowledge and experience in library record keeping

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

1. REGISTRAR (FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & PLANNING) (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/16/08

The applicant;
a) Must have served as a Deputy Registrar for at least 5 (five) years and exemplary work performance

b) Must have a Ph.D in relevant field

OR

A Masters degree in relevant field with minimum 10 (ten) years of relevant work experience and exemplary work performance. Legal and/ or Company Secretary qualification will be an added advantage

REGISTRAR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/17/08

The applicant:
a) Must have served as a Deputy Registrar in charge of academic affairs for at least 5 (five) years and exemplary work performance

b) Must have a Ph.D in relevant field

OR

A Masters degree in relevant field with minimum 10 (ten) years of relevant work experience and exemplary work performance

3. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (EXAMINATIONS) (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/18/08

The applicant;

(i) Must have served as a Senior Administrative Assistant for a minimum of three (3) years and exemplary work performance

(ii) Must have a Masters degree in relevant field

(iii) CPS/Higher National Diploma in relevant field will be an added advantage

4. SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ( 2 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/19/08

The applicants;

Must have served as an Administrative Assistant for a minimum of three (3) years with exemplary work experience

OR

Must have a Bachelors degree Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized university or equivalent with at least five (5) years relevant experience and
exemplary work experience

5. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (2 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/20/08

The applicants;
a) Must have Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized university
b) Must be computer literate
c) Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage

F. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

1. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/21/08

The applicant;

(i) Must have served as an Accountant for a minimum of three (3) years with exemplary work experience
(ii) Must have MBA with CPA(K) or accepted equivalent

OR

Must have Bachelor of Commerce and CPA (K) with minimum seven (7) years of experience with exemplary work performance

2. ACCOUNTANT (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/22/08

The applicant;

(i) Must have worked as Assistant Accountant for a minimum of three (3) years with exemplary work experience
(ii) Must have Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) with CPA (K), (iii) MBA will be an added advantage

OR

Must have MBA and CPA (K) with minimum seven (7) years experience and exemplary work performance

3. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/23/08

The applicant must have KATC final or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) of working experience and exemplary performance

4. ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITORS (2 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/24/08

The applicants must have a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) degree with CPAII.

G. PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

1. PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/25/08

The applicant;
a) Must have served for a minimum of three(3) years as a procurement assistant with exemplary work performance

b) Must have a Bachelor degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution and a Certificate in Supplies Management

2. PROCUREMENT CLERK: (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/26/08

The applicants for the position of procurement clerk must have Diploma in Procurement/Supplies Management or Certificate in Procurement/Supplies with at least 3 years experience

H. TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

1. DRIVERS - (2 POSTS)
Ref. No CUC/27/08

The applicant;
a) Must have served as drivers for a minimum of three (3) years with exemplary performance with a valid driving license class A/B/C/E
b) Must have Division IV KACE or KCSE D+ or equivalent with a pass in English or Kiswahili
c) Must posses Government Trade Test I
d) Must have at least five (5) years accident free continuous driving
e) Must be proficient in both English and Kiswahili languages
f) Must have knowledge of motor vehicle repairs
g) Should exhibit good conduct and high discipline in the course of his duties

I. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

1. CLINICAL OFFICER (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/27/08

The applicants;
Must have at least a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution
OR
A Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery in any of these specialties e.g. pediatrics, ENT, Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, Skin and Chest etc will be an added advantage

2. REGISTERED/ENROLLED NURSE (1 POST)
Ref. No CUC/28/08

The applicants;

Must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse/Midwife with minimum five (5) years relevant working experience of exemplary work performance

OR

Higher National Diploma (or Advance Diploma) from medical training center or any other recognized institution with minimum three (3) years relevant work experience with exemplary work performance

SALARY SCALES

Associate Professor: (Grade XIV - KES. 72,000 X 4,500 - 108,000

Registrar: (Grade XV) - KES. 96,000 X 6,000 - 144,000

Senior Lecturer: (Grade XIII) - KES. 57,600 X 3,600 - 86,400

Lecturer: (Grade XII) - KES. 50,400X3,150-75,600

Assistant Lecturer: (Grade XI) - KES. 38,400 X 2,400 - 57,600

Assistant Registrar: (Grade XII) - KES. 45,000 X 2,250 - 63,000

Senior Accountant: (Grade XIII)-KES. 55,000X2750-77,000

Accountant: (Grade XII) - KES. 45,000 X 2,250 - 63,000

Accountant Assistant (Grade C/D) - KES. 15,600X780 - 18,000X900 -25,200

Senior Administrative Assistant (Grade E/F) - KES. 20,800 X 1,040 -29,120

Senior Library Assistant (Grade E/F) -KES. 20,800 X 1,040 - 29,120

Administrative Assistant (Grade C/D) - KES. 15,600X780 -18,000X900-25,200

Procurement Assistant (Grade CD) - KES. 15,600X780 -18,000X900-25,200

Procurement assistant (Grade IV) - KES. 10,770X285 - 19,910X465 - 14,235

Driver (Grade III) - KES. 8,850 x 260 - 9,630 x 285 -11,055

Registered/Enrolled Nurse (Grade E/F) - KES. 20,800 X 1,040 -29,120

Clinical Officer (Grade E/F) - KES. 20,800 X 1,040 - 29,120

Senior Technologist (Grade XI) - KES. 38,400 X 2,400 - 57,600

Technologist (Grade) - KES. 24,000 X 1,200 - 33,600.00

Applications (10 copies) giving full details of age, educational and professional qualification, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicants telephone number and E-mail address and enclosing copies of certificates and testimonials and giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicants competence and candidate area of specialization.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday 19th January 2009

The Principal
Chuka University College
P.O. Box 109-60400
CHUKA

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