Meru University College of Science and Technology (MUCST) invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.
Deputy Principal – Academic Affairs
Deputy Principal – Administration, Finance & Planning
Requirements:
Be a full Professor or Associate Professor and have at least 8 years academic experience at Senior University level.
Must have held Senior Administrative posts.
Have proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university setting.
Must be familiar with education and development policies of Government of Kenya and be aware of trends in higher education worldwide.
Have high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
A PhD or its academic equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
Must have at least 4 articles in peer refereed journals or 1 refereed book in a candidate professional area published by recognized publishers, plus 2 articles in refereed journals since the last promotion.
Six publications or 1 refereed book in a candidate professional area published by recognized publishers, plus three articles in refereed journals since becoming a lecturer.
A PhD or its academic equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution; those with master’s degree plus 3 years of university teaching experience after obtaining the degree and at least 2 publications in refereed journals will be considered.
Lecturer
Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Purchasing and Supplies.
Finance/Accounting.
Computer Technology/IT/Computer Science.
Requirements:
A PhD or its academic equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution; those with master’s degree plus 3 years of university teaching experience after obtaining the degree and at least 2 publications in refereed journals will be considered.
Must be a registered PhD candidate.
Assistant Lecturers
Marketing.
Mathematics/Biology/Chemistry.
Economics.
Computer Technology/IT/Computer Science.
Finance/Accounting.
Purchasing and Supplies.
Statistics.
Requirements:
A master’s degree or its academic equivalent in the relevant filed from a recognized university.
Must have at least 3 years university teaching experience.
Must be a registered a PhD candidate.Agriculture Engineering Technician
Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Engineering (Mechanical/Farm power) or Higher National Diploma.
2 years experience in a bus relevant workshop.
Food Science Technician
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and technology or Higher National Diploma.
2 years experience in a busy relevant lab.
Crop Science Technician
Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Crop Science/Agronomy.
2 years experience in a busy relevant lab.
Animal Science Technician
Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science or Higher National Diploma.
2 years experience in a busy relevant lab.
Senior Librarian
Requirements:
PhD degree in library or Information Science or its equivalent from a recognized university with at least 3 years working experience or holders of master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences of its equivalent with at least 5 years of post qualification working experience in a well established academic institution Library.
Must provide evidence for professional leadership, managerial skills and creativity, must have practical knowledge of ICT. Those with research and publications have an added advantage.
Senior Library Assistant
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from a recognized institution with at least 3 years relevant experience post qualification work experience in a large and well-established computerized university library.
Must have practical knowledge of ICT application in library and Information Sciences.
Holders of Bsc (Information Science) or related field and 10 years relevant post qualification experience in a large and well-established university library will be considered.
Library Security Checkers (3 posts)
Requirements:
KCE Division III or KCSE mean grade D+ and above.
Must have undergone training from a reliable security firm or NYS.
Must have a valid certificate of good conduct from Kenya police.
Good communication skills.
Procurement Officer
Requirements:
A master’s degree in relevant field with a diploma in Supplies Management or equivalent or a bachelor’s degree in relevant field with post graduate diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of 5 years experience.
Must have worked as a Procurement Officer for a minimum of three years with exemplary work experience.
Student Counselor
Requirements:
At least a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology or equivalent qualification related first degree and at least 5 years post qualification related work experience at a university setting.
Training or education background and experience in designing and conducting training programs for the holistic development of youth.
Excellent counseling and problem solving skills.
Computer literate with good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Senior Assistant Internal Audit
Requirements:
Master’s degree in business administration (Accounting option) or its equivalent.
5 years audit experience in a large organization.
Good knowledge of modern auditing methodologies, ISA and IFRS.
Good communication skills and able to conduct computer based audits.
Experience in accredited audit firm.
Good communication and language skills.
Computer literate with excellent knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
Assistant Farm Manager
Requirements:
At least a master’s degree in General Agriculture or closely related discipline.
Training or working experience in crop production and animal production with respect to dry land farming systems.
Ability to conduct training activities at the farm both for students and the community.
Estates Manager
Requirements:
A master’s degree in Land Economics or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
A registration certificate with a relevant professional body.
Bachelor’s degree holders who have at least 5 years experience in a university setting or its equivalent.
Managed properties in public institution or equivalent for 8 years.
Computers management software working knowledge.
Legal Officer
Requirements:
Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university.
Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
Must have current advocate’s Practical Certificate.
Must have at least 3 years experience and qualification in Human Resources.
Security Officer
Requirements:
A Bachelor degree in public administration, criminology or equivalent from a recognized university.
10 years relevant working experience in a senior level in a security firm
Good investigation skills.
Ability to manage personnel, produce budget estimates, control expenditure within security section.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal, organization and analytical skills.
Must have a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police.
Administrative Assistant
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Sciences, Community and media, marketing or equivalent.
Holders of professional qualification in Management.
Must have at least 3 years relevant work experience preferably in an institution of higher learning and have excellent computer skills.
Assistant Accountant
Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Commerce (Accounting Option).
Be a certified Public Accountant in Kenya CPA (K).
Have at least 5 years experience in a similar position.
Must be familiar with Kenya Government’s procurement and audit policies and practice.
Accounts Assistant
Requirements:
Must possess KCSE mean grade C or its equivalent.
Must have CPA part II section 4.
Possess relevant computer application skills.
Minimum 5 years experience.
Accounts Clerk (grade 5)
Requirements:
Good computer skills.
Any Accounting package.
6 months experience in a computerized environment.
KCESE grade C+ CPA II Section 3 or its equivalent with at least 3 years experience in a busy environment.
Good interpersonal skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to work long hours including Saturdays.
Accounts Clerk (grade 3)
Requirements:
KCSE grade C, KATC Final/CPA I.
At least 3 years experience in a busy environment.
Good interpersonal.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to work long hours.
Procurement Clerk
Requirements:
KCSE mean grade D+ or its equivalent.
Must have a certificate in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification.
At least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy procurement office and be computer literate.
Registry Supervisor
Requirements:
KCE Division II/KCSE C+ and above.
Must have a higher National Diploma in Records Management or Archive Management or equivalent.
3 years experience in Student Registry at an institution of higher learning.
Certificate in Supervisory skills.
Excellent Computer skills.
Registry Clerk
Requirements:
KCSE mean grade C- or its approve equivalent.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Certificate in records Management, Archives or equivalent.
House Keeper
Requirements:
KCE Division II or KCSE mean grade C+ and above.
Must have minimum professional qualification of a Higher National Diploma.
At least 3 years experience in house-keeping/laundry.
Computer literate and ability to generate housekeeping reports.
Must have taken a full course diploma in housekeeping.
First aid skills.
Mature and a person of high integrity.
Computer Technician
Requirements:
Diploma in Information Technology or relevant field.
Certificates in electronics.
At least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy teaching or research laboratory.
Computer Lab Attendants
Requirements:
Diploma in computer maintenance or computer studies.
KCSE mean grade C or its approved equivalent.
At least 2 years experience.
Laboratory Technician
Requirements:
Higher National Diploma in mechanical Engineering.
KCSE mean grade C.
Knowledge related to chemical and hazardous materials.
Ability to work with precision in a fast paced environment.
Ability to file and remove information.
Should possess a certificate of Laboratory Technician.
Ability to handle practical lessons in science laboratory.
Water and Sanitation Technician
Requirements:
At least KCSE mean grade C or KCE Div III or its equivalent.
Have a Government Trade Test grade III in relevant field.
Have 3 years relevant working experience in a university or tertiary institution.
Cooks
Requirements:
Diploma in Institutional Catering with at least 3 years experience.
Minimum KCSE grade C-.
Must be medically fit.
Certificate in Food production from Utalii College or a recognized institution examined by KNEC.
Flexible to perform shift work on a 24-hr rotating roster.
Able to work under pressure and stay calm in difficult situations.
Kitchen Attendant
Requirements:
KCE Div IV or KCSE mean grade D.
Must be medically fit.
Drivers
Requirements:
KCSE mean grade D or its equivalent.
A valid driving license free from any current endorsement for classes BCE and PSV.
Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than 1 week at St John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or nay other institution.
Passed Suitability Test for drivers grade III.
Passed Practical Test for drivers conducted by the respective Ministry/Department.
A driver mechanic certificate having passed grade test III.
A valid certificate of Good Conduct from Kenya police.
At least 5 years driving experience.
Secretary
Requirements:
KCSE mean grade C or KCE Div II or an equivalent with a credit C in English language.
Must have a Diploma in Secretariat.
Must have thorough working experience of Microsoft office.
Must have served for 3 years as a secretary.
Clerk/Receptionist
Requirements:
KCE Division III or KCSE mean grade C and above.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Certificate in customer care or related field.
At least 3 years work experience in similar position.
Messengers/Cleaners
Requirements:
KCE Div IV or KCSE mean grade D.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Integrity and commitment.
Ability to communicate.
Janitors
Requirements:
KCE Division III or KCSE mean grade C and above.
At least 3 years working experience in a similar position.
Post secondary qualifications in relevant field.
Must be mature.
Medical Officer of Health
Requirements:
MBBS or equivalent.
Post graduate qualification in Public Health or equivalent.
Working experience of at least 10 years.
Must be registered with Kenya Medical Practitioners and dentist Board.
Good interpersonal skills.
A great team player.
Keen to details.
Clinical Officer
Requirements:
A KCSE C+ or equivalent.
Must have a diploma in Clinical Medicine.
A Higher National Diploma in a specialized area.
At least 5 years relevant experience in Clinical Medicine in a bust out-patient clinic.
Must be a member of Clinical Officer’s Council.
Good interpersonal skills.
A great team player
Keen to details.
Nurse
Requirements:
KCSE C.
Diploma in Nursing with 5 years experience.
Degree in Nursing (Bsc).
3 years training in KRCHN/KRN at a Medical training centre/any other institution and 5 years working experience.
Must have a practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Good interpersonal skills.
A great team player
Keen to details.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Requirements:
KCSE C or Div II.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Must be registered with the KMLTTB.
2 years working experience.
Good interpersonal skills.
A great team player
Keen to details.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Requirements:
KCSE mean grade C or Div II.
Diploma in pharmaceutical technology.
Registration with Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Good interpersonal skills.
A great team player
Keen to details.
At least 2 years experience in reputable organization.
Interested and suitable candidates should forward their application enclosing copies of academic and professional certificates, detailed CV giving details of phone contacts, email address, current position, remuneration, names and contacts of three referees to the address below.
Application deadline is 9th July.
Address to: The Principal, Meru University College of Science and Technology, P.O BOX 972-60200, Meru.
