Kabarak University Jobs in Kenya

1. Finance Manager
2. Dean – School of Business
3. Dean – School of Theology, Education and Arts
4. Director Nakuru Town Campus
5. Public Relations Officer

Kabarak University invites applications from interested and suitable qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions at the University.
The University is a Christian institution committed to Christian principles and values.
Successful candidates will be required to uphold this value system.
1. Finance Manager
Grade KABU 10
1 Position
Ref.No: KABU/AD/1/6/10
Person Profile
Applicants should meet the following requirements.

• Hold Masters Degree in Business Administration (Finance option) and CPA (K) or equivalent.
• They must have at least ten years work experience in a large organization, three (3) of which should be at a position Chief Accountant preferably in an academic institution.
• Applicants who have served in positions not lower than that of Senior Accountant will also be considered.
• They should have a working knowledge of Financial Information Systems and conversant with various accounting packages and must have a hands on experience in financial planning

Job Profile
The successful candidate will be the Head of the Finance Department of the University.
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, he/she will be expected to advise the University Management and the Governing Council on all financial matters and will be responsible for the following key areas:

• Formulation and implementation of sound financial policies, strategies and systems
• Forecasting, budgeting and reporting financial requirements
• Timely  and   accurate   production   of financial   and   management accounts
• Managing performance budget for all University activities
• Managing of staff within the department

2. Dean – School of Business
1 Position
Ref.No: KABU/AD/2/6/10
Person Profile
Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Hold a PhD degree in any of the following areas: Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource, Economics and Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship.
• Must be a Senior Lecturer and above and should have also served as Head/Chair of a Department, Director or as a Dean of an Institute, School or Faculty.
• Should be conversant with University academic and administrative structures.
• Demonstrate leadership ability in developing academic programmes and related activities.
• Must have published widely in their area of specialization.

Job Profile
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, the successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in the following areas:

• Development of academic excellence in the School’s teaching, research, curriculum development, consultancy and community services.
• Develop and Implement strategic plan of the school in consultations with members of the school.
• Provide administrative and academic leadership in the school.
• Marketing of academic programmes in the school.

3. Dean – School of Theology, Education and Arts
1 Position
Ref.No: KABU/AD/3/6/10
Person Profile
Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Hold a PhD degree in Education Management/Administration.
• Must be a Senior Lecturer and above should have also served as Head/Chair of a Department, Director or as a Dean of an Institute, School or Faculty.
• Should be conversant with University academic and administrative structures.
• Demonstrate leadership ability in developing academic programmes and related activities.
• Must have published widely in their area of specialization.

Job Profile
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, the successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership in the following areas:

• Development of academic excellence in the School’s teaching, research, curriculum development, consultancy and community services.
• Develop and Implement strategic plan of the school in consultations with members of the school.
• Provide administrative and academic leadership in the school.
• Marketing of Academic programmes in the school.

4. Director Nakuru Town Campus
1 Position
Ref.No: KABU/AD/4/6/10
Person Profile
Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Hold a PhD degree in any of the following: Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource, Economics and Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Computer Science/ Information Technology
• Must be a Senior Lecturer and above should have also served as Head/ Chair of a Department, Director or as a Dean of an Institute, School or Faculty.
• Should be conversant with University academic and administrative structures.
• Demonstrate leadership ability in developing academic programmes and related activities.
• Must have published widely in their area of specialization.

Job Profile
Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• General administration of the campus
• Effective management of teaching programmes
• Develop and Implement strategic plan of the Campus
• Establishment and maintenance of good relations with stakeholders in NakuruTown
• Coordinate students recruitment and marketing of academic programmes.
• Marketing of programmes
• Management of staff in the Campus.

5. Public Relations Officer
Grade KABU 7
Ref: No: KABU/AD/5/6/10
Person Profile
Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Must hold a Bachelors Degree Media studies and Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations or Mass Communication and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• They should be in possession of excellent interpersonal and communication skills and conversant with relevant aspects  of Information Communication and Technology.

Job Profile
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following areas:

• Initiating, developing and implementing appropriate public relations strategies to enable the University to earn and deserve a favourable reputation.
• Responsible for effective monitoring of press coverage and dissemination of information regarding University through newspapers, periodicals, brochures, and electronic media.
• Developing and sustaining relations with the media and other University stakeholders.
• Responsible for writing of speeches for the Vice-Chancellor
• Responsible for publication of a University magazine.
• Involved in the planning and organization of University functions and exhibitions.
• Provide administrative support to Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
• Serve as a Personal Assistant to the Vice- Chancellor.

Application procedures
Candidates should forward application letters with Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, publications and scholarly activities.
The applicants should quote the reference number of the position and must indicate their current earnings and salary expectations.
They should attach supporting certified copies of certificates and testimonials.
Applicants should provide daytime telephone number and names and addresses (including e-mail) of three referees who are knowledgeable about applicant’s professional competence, character and faith.
The applicants should also request their referees to write confidential reports immediately and directly to the undersigned using e-mail address provided below.
Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received not later than 9th July 2010.
Competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.
The Registrar (Administration and Human Resource)
Kabarak University
Private Bag – 20157, Kabarak – Kenya
Tel: 051-343234/5,051-343509
e-mail: registrar@kabarak.ac.kewww.kabarak.ac.ke

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