Jobs at Moi University

Ref. MU/ADM/01/6/2024

• The Chief Finance Officer shall, under the general direction of the Vice-Chancellor, be the technical person responsible for the financial matters of the University,

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Finance Officer shall be responsible for:-

• Providing guidance on the implementation of financial policies and procedures in the University;
• Formulation and implementation of financial strategies for the University;
• Organizing, controlling and supervising Finance and Accounting Units of the University;
• Reviewing, planning, coordinating, designing, implementing and developing accounting services and systems in the University;
• Timely submission of annual University financial statements and reports;
• Setting and maintaining high Accounting Standards in the University; and
• Advising the University Management Board on all financial matters.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Be a holder of an earned Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
• Have a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any other related field;
• Have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants and in good standing;
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience four (4) of which should have been served as Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Finance Officer or its equivalent in a university setting or public institution;
• Have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, and coordination and organizational capabilities at top management level;
• Must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, by attaching to the application relevant certificates from the following bodies;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct);
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  • An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• Provide evidence of information communication technology skills; and meet any other requirements as may be set by Council.
• An earned Doctorate degree from a recognized universily, majoring in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent will be an added advantage
• A certificate in strategic leadership or management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks’ from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

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Ref. MU/ADM/02/6/2024

• The Supply Chain Manager will be the overall officer in charge of the procurement and disposal services in the University and will be reporting to the Vice-Chancellor,

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for:

• Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor in all matters of procurement, supplies and disposal management in the University;
• Advising the University Management on Policy and Regulatory matters relating to procurement and management of supplies;
• Defining systems, drafting and issuing procedural manuals and procedures for procurement and management of University Goods, Work and Services;
• Ensuring that Procurement procedures, regulations and the applicable laws are properly implemented and continuously improved and that supplies acquired are properly accounted for;
• Advising on Training and Development Needs of Procurement Staff;
• Advising Management on matters relating to staffing of Procurement Department;
• Monitoring the overall usage of University Supplies and reporting to the Vice-Chancellor;
• Preparing Professional opinion to the Vice-Chancellor for award of Contracts;
• Responding to Audit queries on procurement issues whenever they are raised;
• Recruiting and training of Procurement Staff;
• Preparing Procurement Reports to the Vice-Chancellor; and any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognized University;
• Have Certified Procurement and Supply Professional Part IV (CPSP-K) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Provide evidence of computer skills in relevant packages from a recognized institution,
• Have fourteen (14) years’ relevant working experience five (5) of which must have been as Deputy Head of a Procurement Unit in a busy organization;
• have valid registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
• Must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010,
• By attaching to the application relevant certificates from the following bodies;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct);
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  • An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• Have shown ability, initiative and merit in managing Purchasing and Supplies function in a busy organization.
• PhD in Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be added advantage.
• A certificate in strategic leadership or management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks’ from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must:

• Have Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognized University;
• Have Certified Procurement and Supply Professional Part 1V (CPSP-K) or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have served in the grade of Deputy Supply Chain Manager, Scale 13 (XIII) for at least three (3) years;
• Provide evidence of computer skills in relevant packages from a recognized institution;
• Have valid registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
• Must comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, by attaching to the application relevant certificates from the following bodies;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct);
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  • An Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results, PhD in Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be added advantage. a certificate in strategic leadership or management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks’ from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

NB. Those who had earlier applied for the positions of Chief Finance Officer and Supply Chain Manager need not re-apply,

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Ref. MU/AC/04/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An individual appointed as a Lecturer shall:

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Supervise undergraduate students” projects and other experiential learning programmes;
• Supervise dissertations/theses at postgraduate level;
• Participate in the development/ review of undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects;
• Provide professional and community services, and initiate strategic training and research partnerships and linkages, and undertake fundraising for the University; and
• Carry out administrative and such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• Have a relevant Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from an accredited/ recognized academic institution;
• Have a minimum of twelve (12) research publication output points from refereed scholarly journals and two (2) points from publications in conference proceedings,

OR

• Have a minimum of thirty two (32) publication points if the applicant is from a research institution,

OR

• Have a minimum of six (6) publication points if the applicant is from practice/industry,
• Show evidence of evaluated effective teaching and / or research;
• Show evidence of recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable: and
• Show evidence of membership or affiliation of the relevant professional body where applicable.

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Ref. MU/AC/05/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An individual appointed as a Lecturer shall:

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
• Supervise undergraduate students” projects and other experiential learning programmes;
• Supervise dissertations/theses at postgraduate level;
• Participate in the development/ review of undergraduate and postgraduate courses;
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects;
• Provide professional and community services, and initiate strategic training and research partnerships and linkages, and undertake fundraising for the University; and
• Carry out administrative and such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• Have a relevant Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from an accredited/ recognized academic institution;
• Have a minimum of twelve (12) research publication output points from refereed scholarly journals and two (2) points from publications in conference proceedings,

OR

• Have a minimum of thirty two (32) publication points if the applicant is from a research institution,

OR

• Have a minimum of six (6) publication points if the applicant is from practice/industry,
• Show evidence of evaluated effective teaching and / or research;
• Show evidence of recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable: and
• Show evidence of membership or affiliation of the relevant professional body where applicable.

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Ref. MU/AC/06/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An individual appointed as a Tutorial Fellow shall:

• Assist senior academic members of staff in assignments allocated by the Chair of Department;
• Undertake a relevant Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) programme;
• Provide professional and community service, and participate in initiating strategic training and research partnerships and linkages; and
• Carry out such other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must;

• Have a Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree from an accredited/recognized University;

OR

• MBChB or BDS
• Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/ or research during the appointment interview and also during the Contract period;
• Be registered for a relevant Doctorate (Ph. D.) degree or MDS or MMed;
• Show evidence of membership or affiliation of the relevant professional body where applicable;
• Recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable; and
• Show evidence of recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable.

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Ref. MU/AC/07/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An individual appointed as a Tutorial Fellow shall:

• Assist senior academic members of staff in assignments allocated by the Chair of Department;
• Undertake a relevant Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) programme;
• Provide professional and community service, and participate in initiating strategic training and research partnerships and linkages; and
• Carry out such other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must;

• Have a Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree from an accredited/recognized University;

OR

• MBChB or BDS
• Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/ or research during the appointment interview and also during the Contract period;
• Be registered for a relevant Doctorate (Ph. D.) degree or MDS or MMed;
• Show evidence of membership or affiliation of the relevant professional body where applicable;
• Recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable; and
• Show evidence of recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable.

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Ref. MU/AC/08/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Work at this level will entail:-

• Preparation of teaching and research materials;
• Ensuring proper arrangement of Dental laboratory;
• Planning, designing and development of Dental laboratory teaching and research activities;
• Supervising and preparation of teaching and research materials as well as keeping proper inventory records of equipment, teaching and research materials;
• Fabrication of complex Dental Prostheses and orthodontic appliances for patients will be part of the officer’s duties; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must haye:-

• Higher National Diploma in in Dental Technology from a recognized institution;
• Six (6) years working experience in a busy teaching and referral hospital;
• Valid registration by the Kenya Dental Technologist Association;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must have:-

• Higher National Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognized institution;
• Served for at least three (3) years as Dental Technologist, Scale 7/8;
• Registered by the Kenya Dental Technologist Association; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Bachelor's degree in Dental Technology from a recognized institution will be an added advantage,

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Ref. MU/ADM/03/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for;

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient's outcomes; diagnosing common health conditions;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health;
• Providing health education and counseling to patients/clients and community on Identified health needs; referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients' admission and initiating discharge plans; maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care; ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment, collecting and collating data for research;
• Evaluating healthcare outcomes on patients/clients and preparing individualized reports;
• Conducting assessment of University health needs;
• Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports, identifying occupational health needs and making appropriate recommendations; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Higher National Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• At least five (5) years experience in a busy health facility; and
• Demonstrable ability, initiative and professional competence in organizing, directing and executing work at this level.

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must have:-

• Higher National diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Served for at least three (3) years as Nursing Officer II Scale 7/8; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
   

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Ref. MU/AC/09/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An individual appointed as a Tutorial Fellow shall:

• Assist senior academic members of staff in assignments allocated by the Chair of Department;
• Undertake a relevant Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) programme;
• Provide professional and community service, and participate in initiating strategic training and research partnerships and linkages; and
• Carry out such other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must;

• Have a Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree from an accredited/recognized University;

OR

• MBChB or BDS
• Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/ or research during the appointment interview and also during the Contract period;
• Be registered for a relevant Doctorate (Ph. D.) degree or MDS or MMed;
• Show evidence of membership or affiliation of the relevant professional body where applicable;
• Recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable; and
• Show evidence of recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable.

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Ref. MU/AC/10/6/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for:

• Organizing, directing, coordinating and administering teaching and research activities:
• Designing laboratory/workshop safety procedures for staff and students;
• Development of alternative laboratory/workshop methods and techniques in order to cope with changing technology;
• Coordinating the production of Laboratory manuals by members of staff in the Department,
• Compiling of laboratory/vorkshop equipment and supplies;
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate practicals;
• Supervision of technical staff in the Department;
• Planning, designing and developing teaching and research activities in liaison with Chair of Department;
• Providing professional support to improve and manage the consultancy services undertaken in the laboratories/workshops;
• Identifying training needs for technical staff in liaison with Chair of Department;
• Designing and structuring training sessions in laboratory/workshop safety to ensure good laboratory practice;
• Performing inspection of all laboratories/workshops to ensure they conform to acceptable standards; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have Computer skills in relevant packages;
• Have ten (10) years relevant laboratory working experience;
• Be licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body; and
• Demonstrate outstanding ability in handling laboratory services.

For appointment to this grade, a Serving Officer must:

• Have Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have Computer skills in relevant packages;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Technician or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Be licensed or licensable by the relevant professional body; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.