job advertisement 190917 – Meru University of Science and Technology

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated staff to fill the following vacant positions.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

PROFESSORS – GRADE 15 – MUST/ACA/01/17 (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Professor in the following areas:-

Food Science
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Plant Breeder
Agricultural Economics
Business Management
Economics
Procurement & Logistics
Computer Science
Computer Security and Forensics
Artificial Intelligence
Information/Library Science
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Architecture
Health Systems Management
Public Health/Environmental Health
Community Health
Clinical Medicine
Health Records and Information Management
Nursing
Applied Statistics
Theoretical Physics
Actuarial Science
Nuclear Physics
Material Science
Electronics
Geophysics
Organic Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Pure Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics

Applicants must have:

An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university

At least three (3) years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent and research experience
A minimum of sixty (60) publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals
Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion, at least two (2) at doctoral level
Demonstrated leadership ability
Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent
Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned Conferences, Seminars or workshops

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS – GRADE 14 – MUST/ACA/02/17 (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Associate Professor in the following areas:-

Food Science
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Plant Breeder
Animal Breeder
Agricultural Economics
Business Management
Economics
Procurement & Logistics
Computer Science
Computer Security and Forensics
Artificial Intelligence
Information/Library Science
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Architecture
Mathematics Education
Health Systems Management
Public Health/Environmental Health
Community Health
Clinical Medicine
Health Records and Information Management
Nursing
Applied Statistics
Theoretical Physics
Actuarial Science
Pure Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Botany
Entomology
Nuclear Physics
Material Science
Electronics
Geophysics
Organic Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

Applicants must have:

An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University
At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university as a Senior Lecturer or Senior Researcher/Industry experience or equivalent
Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student since being appointed Senior Lecturer
A minimum of forty eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent; of which at least thirty two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals
Demonstrated leadership ability
Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research fellow
Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned Conferences, Seminars or workshops

LECTURERS – GRADE 12 – MUST/ACA/04/17 (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Lecturer in the following areas:-

Food Science
Floriculture and Landscaping
Animal Nutrition
Economics
Procurement and Logistics
Business Management
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Architecture
Information/Library Science
Health Systems Management
Clinical Medicine
Health Records and Information Management
Public Health/Environmental Health
Community Health
Nursing (1 post each for the following; Midwifery, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Community Health)
Actuarial Science
Pure Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Molecular Biology
Parasitology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Botany
Entomology
Nuclear Physics
Material Science
Electronics
Geophysics
Organic Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Computer Science
Computer Security and Forensics

Applicants must have:

An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University (in special cases like Medicine and Architecture ) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or in research or in industry.

A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.

Registered or be registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

SENIOR LECTURERS – GRADE 13 – MUST/ACA/03/17 (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Senior Lecturer in the following areas:-

Food Science
Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Horticulture
Agricultural Economics
Economics
Cooperative Management
Procurement & Logistics
Computer Science
Computer Security and Forensics
Artificial Intelligence
Information/Library Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Architecture
Health Systems Management
Clinical Medicine
Health Records and Information Management
Public Health/Environmental Health
Community Health
Nursing (1 post each for the following; Midwifery, Medical- Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Community Health)
Applied Statistics
Theoretical Physics
Actuarial Science
Pure Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Molecular Biology
Parasitology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Botany
Entomology
Nuclear Physics
Material Science
Electronics
Geophysics
Organic Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry

Applicants must have:

An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience.
Successfully supervised at least three (3) post-graduate Students to completion since being appointed Lecturer or equivalent.
A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
Evidence of winning grants either individually or as a group since being appointed as a Lecturer.
Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

LECTURERS – GRADE 12 – MUST/ACA/04/17 (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Lecturer in the following areas:

Food Science
Floriculture and Landscaping
Animal Nutrition
Economics
Procurement and Logistics
Business Management
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Architecture
Information/Library Science
Health Systems Management
Clinical Medicine
Health Records and Information Management
Public Health/Environmental Health
Community Health
Nursing (1 post each for the following; Midwifery, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Community Health)
Actuarial Science
Pure Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Molecular Biology
Parasitology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Botany
Entomology
Nuclear Physics
Material Science
Electronics
Geophysics
Organic Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Computer Science
Computer Security and Forensics

Applicants must have:

An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.

Registered or be registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

TUTORIAL FELLOW – GRADE 11 – MUST/ACA/05/17

Applicants are invited for post of Tutorial Fellow in the following areas:

Food Science (1 post)
Agriculture (1 post)
Economics (2 posts)
Co-operative Management (1 post)
Civil Engineering (1 post)
Mechanical Engineering (1 post)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (1 post)
Mechatronics Engineering (1 post)
Biosystems Engineering (1 post)
Architecture (1 post)
Information/Library Science (1 post)
Computer Security and Forensics (1 post)
Computer Science (1 post)
Public Health/Environmental Health (3 posts)
Health Systems Management (3 posts)
Health Management and Leadership (3 posts)
Clinical Medicine (3 posts)
Health Records and Information Management (3 posts)
Community Health (3posts)
Nursing (1 post each for the following; Midwifery, Medical- Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Community Health)
Actuarial Science (2 posts)
Pure Mathematics (1 post)
Applied Mathematics (1 post)
Statistics (1 post)
Analytical Chemistry (1 post)
Microbiology (1 post)
Biochemistry (1 post)
Botany (1 post)
Nuclear Physics (1 post)
Material Science (1 post)
Electronics (1 post)
Geophysics (1 post)
Organic Chemistry (1 post)
Industrial Chemistry (1 post)
Analytical Chemistry (1 post)

Applicants must:

Have a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma or equivalent and a Master’s degree qualification from accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
Be registered/ registrable for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification.
Be registered /registrable with the relevant professional body (Where applicable).

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR – GRADE 11 -MUST/ACA/06/17 (1 POST)

Applicants are invited for post of Learning Management System Administrator.

Applicants must:

Have a Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related field from accredited and recognized university
Have a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related field from accredited and recognized university.
Have training in Learning Management Systems.
Have knowledge in web-based technologies.
Have competence in database management.
Have at least three (3) years working experience with Moodle, Blackboard or similar online educational platforms in a busy institution of higher learning.

TECHNOLOGISTS – GRADE 5/6 – MUST/ACA/07/17 (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Technologist in Environmental Health, Botany, Biochemistry, Zoology and Medical Engineering.

Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Environmental Health, Botany, Biochemistry, Zoology, and Medical Engineering from a recognized institution. In addition, the applicant must:

Applicants must:

Have KCSE mean grade C (Plain) and above
Be computer literate.
Show exemplary work performance.
Have 2 years working experience.

EDUCATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIST – GRADE 5/6 – MUST/ACA/08/17 (1 POST)

Applicants are invited for post of Technologist in Education Communication and Technology

Applicants must be holders of Diploma in ICT/Media Technology. In addition, the applicant must:

Have KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above.
Show exemplary work performance.
Have over 3 years’ experience in producing materials for teaching/training teachers – Audio, visual, radio script, voice auditing, microteaching preparations projects, ECT related workshops.

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TECHNOLOGIST- GRADE 5/6 – MUST/ACA/09/17 (1 POST)

Applicants are invited for post of Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist

Applicants must have a Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.

In addition, the applicant must have the following:

KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above.

Be registered by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).
A valid practice by Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).
Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

NURSING SKILLS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – GRADE 8/9 – MUST/ACA/10/17 (2 POSTS)

Applicants are invited for the post of Nursing Skills Laboratory Technician.

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized University. In addition, the applicant must have:

Two (2) years clinical experience in either one of the following areas:

Midwifery, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care Nursing, Pediatrics Nursing, Psychiatry/ Mental health Nursing or Community Health Nursing

A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
Registered by Nursing Council of Kenya
Be an active member of a professional body.
Clinical teaching experience will be an added advantage.

PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER – GRADE 7/8 – MUST/ACA/11/17 (1 POST)

Applicants are invited for post of Public Health Officer.

Applicants must be holders of Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Environmental Health from a recognized institution. In addition, the applicant must:

Have KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above.
Be computer literate.
Show exemplary work performance.
Have 5 years as a Public Health Officer.
Be a member of the Association of Public Health Officers.
Have a valid practicing license.

ADMINISTRATION POSITIONS

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – GRADE 13 – MUST/ADM/01/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

MBA (finance option) or any related field from a recognized University.

At least five (5) years relevant work experience in the Finance Department of an institution of higher learning, public or private sector.
CPA (K)
Demonstrate competence in International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS).
Must have competence in Micro soft Navision accounting/finance modules.
Show exemplary work performance.

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER II – GRADE 11 – MUST/ADM/02/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

A Masters degree (Human Resource Option) from a recognized University.

At least three (3) years relevant work experience in the Human Resource Department of an institution of higher learning, public or private sector.
Have professional qualification such as CPS, post graduate Diploma in HRM or equivalent from a recognized institution
Demonstrate competence in Human Resource Information Management systems.
Show exemplary work performance.
Be registered by a professional body.

Applicants should:

HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT – GRADE 9 – MUST/ADM/03/17 (3 POSTS)

Applicants should have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (Human Resource Option) or equivalent from a recognized university.

At least three (3) years relevant working experience in an institution of higher learning, public or private sector.
Show exemplary work performance.
Demonstrate competence in Human Resource Information Management systems.

FARM SUPERVISOR – GRADE 7/8 – MUST/ADM/04/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

A Diploma in Agriculture.

At least five (5) years in a busy commercial farm enterprise.
Show exemplary work performance.

FARM WORKER – GRADE 2 – MUST/ADM/05/17 (2 POSTS)

Applicants should have:

KCSE mean grade D (plain) or above.

At least two (2) years experience as a farm worker.

SPORTS / GAMES ASSISTANT OFFICER II – GRADE 8 – MUST/ADM/06/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education

At least two (2) years’ experience in an institution of higher learning.
Show exemplary work performance.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – GRADE 8 – MUST/ADM/07/17 (4 POSTS)

Applicants should have:-

A Bachelor’s degree with First Class or Upper Second from a recognized University

Two (2) years administrative experience in an institution of higher learning either private or public.
Show exemplary work performance.

Demonstrate competence in Management Information Systems.

ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR – GRADE 8 – MUST/ADM/08/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

Bachelor of Commerce or related degree (with an accounting option).
CPA K
At least 2 years’ experience in Internal Audit of public institutions.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and report writing skills.
The ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge of the current auditing standards and practices.

HOUSE KEEPER – GRADE 7 – MUST/ADM/09/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

A Diploma in Institutional Management or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized institution.
At least six (6) years’ relevant experience.
Computer literate and ability to generate housekeeping reports.
First Aid skills.
Obtain clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics and Anti-Corruption

SECRETARY – GRADE 6 – MUST/ADM/10/17 (8 POSTS)

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

Business English III
Secretarial Duties II
Office Management II
Shorthand III (100wpm)
Typewriting 50 wpm
Proficiency in computer applications.
At least three (3) years’ experience preferably in an institution of higher learning

MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC I – GRADE 5 – MUST/ADM/11/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

Motor vehicle Mechanics Trade certificate I
KCSE D (plain) and above
Driving License class ABCE
PSV for Institution driver
Certificate of Defensive driving
Certificate in First Aid
At least six (6) years’ experience in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

JANITOR I – GRADE 4 – MUST/ADM/12/17 (2 POSTS)

Applicants should have:

KCSE D+ (plus) and above.

On-the-job training or service in the disciplined forces.
Certificate in First Aid.
At least four (4) years’ relevant experience.

JANITOR II – GRADE 3 – MUST/ADM/13/17 (5 POSTS)

Applicants should have:

KCSE Grade D+ (plus) and above.

On-the-job training or service in the disciplined forces.
At least two (2) years relevant experience.

Terms & Conditions of Service

Successful candidates, for the above positions, will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with Meru University of Science and Technology Terms and Conditions of Service.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit two (2) copies of applications specifying the post together with a detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, project grants and awards/scholarships, linkages and community service, e-mail and telephone contacts), copies of certificates and other testimonials. They should also provide names, telephone numbers, contact addresses and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees.

Applicants for academic positions are required to indicate whether to be considered for full-time, part- time or adjunct.

Applicants must obtain clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service and submit them with their applications.

Applicants are also required to fill a job application summary form availed in MUST website and send hard and soft copies to recruitment@must.ac.ke. (Compulsory)

Applications in hard copy and referees’ confidential reports should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before Wednesday, 11^th October, 2017.

The Vice Chancellor

Meru University of Science and Technology

P.O. Box 972 – 60200

MERU

Website: www.must.ac.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Meru University of Science and Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

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