Egerton University
Division of Academic Affairs
A. Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Dairy and Food Science Technology
1. Lecturer
Grade XII (1 Post)
EU/AA/2009 -1125
Applicants should be holders of Ph.D. degree in Food Engineering. Holders of MSc. and three (3) years teaching experience in a University and at least two (2) publications in refereed journals will also be considered. They should also show evidence of pursuing a Ph.D. degree.
Department of Crops, Horticulture & Soils
2. Lecturer
Grade XII (1 post)
EU/AA/2009 -1126
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Applicants should be holders of Ph.D. degree in the field of Plant Breeding or Plant Genetics.
A holder of MSc. will also be considered but must have at least three (3) years teaching and research experience in a University and at least two (2) publications in refereed journals.
They must also show evidence of actively pursuing Ph.D. studies in the field of plant breeding or plant genetics.
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
3. Senior Lecturer
Grade XIII (1 Post)
EU/AA/2009 -1127
Applicants should be holders of MBchB and MMED Pediatrics from a recognized institution.
In addition they should have a teaching experience of at least three (3) years at University level.
They should have published at least four (4) papers in refereed journals.
Division of Administration & Finance
Finance Department
4. Deputy Finance Officer
Grade XIV (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1128
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Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with a degree in either Accounting, Management Finance or Economics and a CPA (K) qualification.
They must be registered members of the Institute of Certified Public Accounts (K).
Possession of a Masters Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent and ICT skills will be added advantage.
This is a senior position in the Finance Department and it calls for a mature person with clear understanding of the entire finance function with at least ten (10) years experience in a large organization at a Senior Management level.
Information Communication Technology
5. Database Administrator
Grade X (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1129
Qualifications
Applicants should be holders of BSc or Higher Diploma in Computer Science or any IT related discipline from a reputable institution.
Professional qualification on relational database management system (RDBMS) will be a definite advantage.
Experience
At least two (2) years experience (for BSc holder) or four (4) years (for HND holder) working in a busy IT environment preferably with remote locations connected via a wide area network.
Prior experience with ERP and Library systems will be an added advantage.
Qualities
Division of Academic Affairs
A. Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Dairy and Food Science Technology
1. Lecturer
Grade XII (1 Post)
EU/AA/2009 -1125
Applicants should be holders of Ph.D. degree in Food Engineering. Holders of MSc. and three (3) years teaching experience in a University and at least two (2) publications in refereed journals will also be considered. They should also show evidence of pursuing a Ph.D. degree.
Department of Crops, Horticulture & Soils
2. Lecturer
Grade XII (1 post)
EU/AA/2009 -1126
(Re-advertisement)
Applicants should be holders of Ph.D. degree in the field of Plant Breeding or Plant Genetics.
A holder of MSc. will also be considered but must have at least three (3) years teaching and research experience in a University and at least two (2) publications in refereed journals.
They must also show evidence of actively pursuing Ph.D. studies in the field of plant breeding or plant genetics.
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
3. Senior Lecturer
Grade XIII (1 Post)
EU/AA/2009 -1127
Applicants should be holders of MBchB and MMED Pediatrics from a recognized institution.
In addition they should have a teaching experience of at least three (3) years at University level.
They should have published at least four (4) papers in refereed journals.
Division of Administration & Finance
Finance Department
4. Deputy Finance Officer
Grade XIV (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1128
(Re-advertisement)
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with a degree in either Accounting, Management Finance or Economics and a CPA (K) qualification.
They must be registered members of the Institute of Certified Public Accounts (K).
Possession of a Masters Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent and ICT skills will be added advantage.
This is a senior position in the Finance Department and it calls for a mature person with clear understanding of the entire finance function with at least ten (10) years experience in a large organization at a Senior Management level.
Information Communication Technology
5. Database Administrator
Grade X (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1129
Qualifications
Applicants should be holders of BSc or Higher Diploma in Computer Science or any IT related discipline from a reputable institution.
Professional qualification on relational database management system (RDBMS) will be a definite advantage.
Experience
At least two (2) years experience (for BSc holder) or four (4) years (for HND holder) working in a busy IT environment preferably with remote locations connected via a wide area network.
Prior experience with ERP and Library systems will be an added advantage.
Qualities
- Highly self motivated and enthusiastic, articulate, creative, self-driven and confident, analytical, results oriented and change oriented.
Responsibilities
- Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity plans of the University.
- Monitoring and evaluating user access levels and security of Universities databases.
- Enhancement of database performance through management of requisite parameters to provide fast responses to queries by users.
- Mapping out logical and physical-designs.
- Regular updates to other IT technical staff e.g. web developers, database programmers, consultants to ensure database integrity.
- Ensure adherence to current legislation governing data e.g. Data protection act.
- Develop standards and database documentation.
- Provide training to other IT.
6. Network Administrator
Grade X (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1130
Qualifications
Applicants should be holders of BSc or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or any IT related discipline from a reputable institution. CCNA, MCSE will be a definite advantage.
Experience
Grade X (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1130
Qualifications
Applicants should be holders of BSc or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or any IT related discipline from a reputable institution. CCNA, MCSE will be a definite advantage.
Experience
- At least two (2) years experience (for BSc holder) or four (4) years (for HND holder) working in a networked but IT environment preferably with remote locations connected via wide area network.
- Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN topologies and network security is essential.
Qualities
- Highly self motivate and enthusiastic, articulate, creative, self driven and confident, analytical, results oriented and change oriented.
- End user/customer focused, keen on detail, team player, able to work under pressure and cost conscious.
Responsibilities
- To ensure high availability of information technology services and infrastructure by planning, maintaining and monitoring shared IT resources.
- Ensuring all computer hardware and network operate at their optimal levels by implementing, maintaining and adhering to agreed standards.
- Continually enhance Egerton's network security by ensuring that appropriate controls are implemented and consistently maintained to safe guard equipment and data.
- To provide second level user support by diagnosing and resolving reported nework incidents.
- Interface with all level of both ICT and academic staff (including business partners) to offer mission-critical solutions in supporting networks and desktop operating environments.
- Ensure automated update of appropriate and latest anti-virus software throughout Egerton.
- To participate in new systems development and deployment.
- Configuration and understanding of LAN/WAN topologies.
Security Department
7. Security Officer
Grade IX/X (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1131
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent and must have received appropriate training in Security work either in the Kenya Police or other equivalent institution.
They must be mature people of at least thirty (30) years of age with unquestionable integrity and ability to supervise staff and carry out routine security work and trained in investigations and work experience of not less than five (5) years.
Applicants who have held the rank of Inspector in the Police Force will have extra advantage. The successful candidate will be required to work odd hours and on Public Holidays.
Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, the successful candidate will handle a variety of security duties in the University.
8. Assistant Security Officer
Grade VII/VIII (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1132
Applicants should be holders of at least a Diploma in Security Matters with at least five (5) years experience in investigations among other security matters.
Applicants who have held the rank of non-commissioned officer (N.C.O.) in the armed forces and more than five (5) years work experience will also be considered.
The successful candidate will perform a variety of security duties as directed by the immediate Supervisor.
Terms of Service
7. Security Officer
Grade IX/X (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1131
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent and must have received appropriate training in Security work either in the Kenya Police or other equivalent institution.
They must be mature people of at least thirty (30) years of age with unquestionable integrity and ability to supervise staff and carry out routine security work and trained in investigations and work experience of not less than five (5) years.
Applicants who have held the rank of Inspector in the Police Force will have extra advantage. The successful candidate will be required to work odd hours and on Public Holidays.
Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, the successful candidate will handle a variety of security duties in the University.
8. Assistant Security Officer
Grade VII/VIII (1 Post)
EU/AF/2009 -1132
Applicants should be holders of at least a Diploma in Security Matters with at least five (5) years experience in investigations among other security matters.
Applicants who have held the rank of non-commissioned officer (N.C.O.) in the armed forces and more than five (5) years work experience will also be considered.
The successful candidate will perform a variety of security duties as directed by the immediate Supervisor.
Terms of Service
- Permanent and Pensionable following a satisfactory probationary period.
Salary Scale
- Deputy Finance Officer Grade XIV - Kshs.77,867 - 100,817 per month
- Senior Lecturer Grade XIII - Kshs.63,531 - 86,400 per month
- Lecturer Grade XII - Kshs.55,848 - 75,600 per month
- Network Administrator Grade X - Kshs.26,229 - 33,957 per month
- Data Base Administrator Grade X - Kshs.26,229 - 33,957 per month
- Security Officer Grade IX/X - Kshs.22,252 - 33,957 per month
- Assistant Security Officer - Kshs.16,020 - 24,514 per month
Applications (13 copies of each document) giving full details of age, marital status, education and professional qualifications, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae, transcripts, the names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom should be present or previous employer should be addressed to:-
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Egerton University
P.O. Box 536 Egerton-20115
so as reach him not later than 7th December, 2009
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
