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      A. DIVISION OF ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION.                                                                                  

Applications are invited for the following vacant positions:

S/No	School	Position	Specialization	Vacancies
1.	Science and Computing	Professor Grade 3A	Applied Mathematics	1
2.	Agriculture, Environment, Water and Natural Resource		Dryland Agriculture	1
Total				2
S/No	School	Position	Specialization	Vacancies
1.	Health Sciences	Associate Professor Grade 4A	Medical Immunology	1
2.	Education		Educational Administration	3
3.	Agriculture, Environment, Water and Natural Resource		Environmental Science	1
4.	Engineering & Technology		Electrical Engineering	1
5.	Business and Economics		Economics	2
Total				8
S/No	School	Position	Specialization	Vacancies
1.	Education	Senior Lecturer Grade 5A	Curriculum Studies	1
2.	Business and Economics		Strategic Management	1
			Economics	1
			Supply Chain Management	1
			Accounting	1
3.	Engineering & Technology		Agricultural Engineering	1
4.	Humanities		Linguistics	1
			Kiswahili	1
5.	Law		Commercial Law	1
6.	Science and Computing		Physics	1
Total				10

 

1. POST: PROFESSOR GRADE 3 (FORMERLY GRADE 15) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/1/07/2025

1. Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities entail:

1. Developing research proposals to attract grants to support graduate students and staff development as well as improving on the existing body of knowledge.
2. Carrying out research and disseminate the results through workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences and publications for community and institutional benefit.
3. Publishing books, articles to be used in teaching, references and give room for further research to be carried out.
4. Reviewing existing research and academic journals for effective teaching and learning to take place therefore achieving the University Mandate.
5. Preparing and reviewing curricula and course contents for continual improvement to meet ever changing needs and market demands.
6. Preparing course descriptions, course outlines, teaching aids, specimens and appropriate modes of delivery for effective teaching and learning process to take place.
7. Supervising and guiding young scholars and postgraduate students to ensure appropriate quality curriculum delivery and research output is achieved.
8. Transfering knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques for perpetuity.
9. Challenging thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rationale thinking.
10. Setting, marking and assessing work and examinations and provided feedback to students.
11. Ensuring that the teaching content and methods of delivery promote equal opportunities and respond to issues relating to all staff and students needs.
12. Initiating collaboration and linkages with organizations and Universities locally and internationally for exchange programs to benefit both staff and students.
13. Presenting papers and research findings in local and international conferences with the view of enhancing the University image and brand.
14. Serving in local and international committees to provide high level expertise for informed decision making to benefit the University as a whole.
15. Overseeing and guide other members of staff to prepare reports and publications that can be used at the University, departmental and schools level.
16. Developing strategic policies and procedures that can guide in efficient training and learning processes and therefore contribute to realization of the University mandate.
17. Chairing committees and participate in institution decision-making and governance.
18. Leading and developing internal and external networks to foster collaboration and share information and ideas.
19. Providing and marketing the work of the department in the subject, both nationally and internationally.
20. Exercising academic leadership for area of expertise, teaching and research activity.
21. Acting as a line manager, supervising the work of others e.g. research teams, project teams or as a PhD/Masters supervisor.
22. Appraising and advising staff on personal and career development plans.
23. Developing policies for Senate approvalto guide running of the University.
24. Serving as external examiner in local and international Universities to enable exchange of ideas for academic excellence.
25. Assessing students during industrial attachment and teaching practice to ensure appropriate theoretical and practical application at the end of the course.
26. Dealing with referred issues for students within own educational programs.
27. Acting as personal tutor and mentor, giving first line support to students.
28. Providing first line support for colleagues, referring them to sources of further help if required.

1. Person Specification

For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

1. Have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent Degree qualification  in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
2. Have at least three (3) years teaching experience as an Associate Professor SEKU Grade 4 or equivalent and Research experience.
3. Have a minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent, of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
4. Have Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion including at least two (2) at doctoral level as an Associate Professor.
5. Be registered with the relevant professional body (Where applicable).
6. Have attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.
7. Have international authority on a specialist field; acknowledged for his/her contributions to the development of principles, practices and research in the field across international boundaries.
8. Proficiency in computer applications.
9. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity. 

2. POST: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GRADE 4 (FORMERLY GRADE 14) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/2/07/2025

1. Job specification

The duties and responsibilities entail:

1. Teaching, guiding and supervising students, conduct research and publish research findings for the academic excellence of the University and community as a whole.
2. Writing proposals to attract funds to support post graduate students and staff developmentin the University and building of existing body of knowledge.
3. Conducting research and disseminate the findings through publications, seminars, workshops, conferences for personal, community and institutional advancement.
4. Reviewing research and academic articles/journals to enhance and uphold quality needed in the research documents for effective teaching and learning processes to take place in the University.
5. Preparing and reviewing curricula and course contents for continual improvement to meet the ever changing needs and market demands.
6. Preparing course descriptions, course outlines, teaching aids, specimens and appropriate modes of delivery for effective teaching and learning process to take place.
7. Supervising and guiding young scholars and postgraduate students to ensure appropriate quality curriculum delivery and research output is achieved.
8. Forging collaboration with industries and other Universities both locally and internationally for students’ attachments and exchange program.
9. Establishing links with local and international communities for continuous transfer of knowledge and innovation for betterment of the society.
10. Serving in local and international committees to provide high level expertise for informed decision making to benefit the University as a whole.
11. Developing strategic policies and procedures that can guide in efficient training and learning processes and therefore contribute to realization of the University mandate.
12. Serving as external examiner in local and international Universities to enable exchange of ideas for academic excellence.
13. Assessing students during industrial attachment and teaching practice to ensure appropriate theoretical and practical application at the end of the course.
14. Acting as personal tutor and mentor, giving first line support to students.
15. Providing first line support for colleagues, referring them to sources of further help if required.

b. Person Specification

For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

1. An earned Ph.D. or equivalent Degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
2. At least three (3) years teaching experience at the University as a Senior Lecturer Grade 5 or Senior Research Fellow/industry experience or equivalent.
3. A minimum of Forty (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent of which at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
4. Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion including at least one (1) doctoral student as Senior Lecturer.
5. Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow.
6. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
7. International authority on a specialist field; acknowledged for his/her contributions to the development of principles, practices and research in the field across international boundaries.
8. Proficiency in computer applications.
9. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

 

3. POST: SENIOR LECTURER GRADE 3 (FORMERLY GRADE 13) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/3/07/2025
   1. Job specification

The duties and responsibilities entail:

1. Seeking and disseminating knowledge through research, publication, teaching and supervision of students doing project research, grant seeking and curriculum development so as to contribute to the mandate of the University.
2. Developing fundable research proposals that can attract grants from internal and external donors.
3. Conducting research in collaboration with local, regional and international collaborators in order to tackle different issues in the society.
4. Disseminating research findings through publication of journals to share findings and knowledge to the public.
5. Training, mentoring, supervising and evaluating students carrying out research to ensure the quality of research submitted is of high standards.
6. Reviewing research proposals in the University to ensure they can attract grants.
7. Providing consultancy services to solve community challenges and contribute to development of society at large.
8. Acquiring patents from innovations to protect knowledge and ensure proper benefits to the innovators including the University.
9. Liaising with teaching, technical and administrative staff to enhance and monitor quality course delivery.
10. Developing adaptable teaching delivery models to ensure that learning is effective and continuous.
11. Carrying out course assessment and examine students to test understanding of learned concepts and allow progression from one level to another.
12. Identifying required learning resource materials such as books to enhance quality teaching.
13. Developing practical modules/manuals in line with developed curriculum to enhance practical applications of learned concepts.
14. Initiate community participatory development projects and activities that benefit the University as well as the community at large.
15. Showcasing innovations of the University during community exhibitions.
16. Establishing linkages and networks with external stakeholders that can fund projects/ research in the University.
17. Offering leadership in preparation of course outlines to ensure that the relevant syllabus is covered.
18. Preparing course modules to ensure that teaching delivery is according to the best practices in the market.
19. Supervising postgraduate students when carrying out their research projects and writing their thesis to ensure they are projects which can attract grants.
20. Carrying out administrative duties in the relevant department or school and ensure that everything runs smoothly.
21. Providing career guidance and counselling to students on matters that relate to area of expertise.
22. Managing research funds from grants.
23. Helping in developing and coordinating income generating short courses and training programmes.

b. Person Specification

For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:

1. An earned PhD or equivalent Degree qualificationin the relevant area from an accredited and recognized university.
2. At least three (3) years teaching experience at the University level as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or six (6) years research/industry experience.
3. 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.
4. Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or equivalent.
5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
6. Have attracted research or development funds as a Lecturer SEKU Grade 6 or its equivalent.
7. In-depth professional/discipline specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of a number of fields.
8. Proficiency in computer applications.
9. Compliance with Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

B. DIVISION OF CORPORATE SERVICES.                                                                              

Applications are invited for staff who have served on contract terms for at least one (1) year and above to be considered for permanent and pensionable terms in the following positions:

1. OFFICE ASSISTANT GRADE 14(FORMERLY GRADE 1) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/1/07/2025 - 4 POSITIONS.

1. Job Specifications

This will be the entry grade for this cadre.  Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Maintaining general cleanliness and orderliness in offices;
2. Collecting and disposing waste and maintaining proper sanitation;
3. Undertaking photocopying services;
4. Preparing tea;
5. Recording and tracing files;
6. Dispatching letters; and
7. Running errands related to Office Assistants work.

b. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

1. Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Have knowledge of computer operations; and
3. Have met the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

 

2. DRIVER GRADE 13 (FORMERLY GRADE 3) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/2/07/2025- 1 POSITION.

1. Job Specification

  The duties and responsibilities entail:

1. Driving assigned plant/vehicles.
2. Maintaining safety and security of plant/vehicles to minimize pilferage and extend the life span of the plant.

• Maintaining work ticket.

1. Implementing scheduled maintenance.
2. Updating insurance and other licenses.

b. Person speciation

For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

1. Possess KCSE - D Plain or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. Have at least four (4) years relevant working experience.
3. Possess a Driving license A, B, C, E and PSV.
4. Have a Certificate of good conduct.
5. Be proficient in English and Kiswahili.
6. Be computer literate.
7. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

3. ASSISTANT CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER GRADE 9 (FORMERLY GRADE 7) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/3/07/2025- 1 POSITION.

1. Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities shall entail:

1. Gathering information on existing programmes and significant events.
2. Editing student’s publications.
3. Editing stories on topical issues of mutual concern.
4. Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.

b.Person Specification

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

1. Must possess Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism; Mass Communications; Public Relations; Communication and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Be registered by the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or its equivalent.
3. Proficiency in computer applications.
4. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity (2010).

4.  ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GRADE 9 (FORMERLY GRADE 7) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/3/07/2025- 1 POSITION.

1. Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities shall entail assisting in:

1. Documenting and ensuring proper record keeping for events, activities and operations in in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
2. Collecting, compiling and analsing of data.
3. Ensuring general cleanliness in offices and meeting rooms. 
4. Maintaining records of University assets in respective areas.
5. Overseeing telephone and registry services in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
6. Drafting reports and briefs.
7. Drafting of budgets and procurement plans.
8. Making requisitions for office stationery, equipment and furniture and other required materials.
9. Ensuring security of records, stationery, office equipment furniture etc.
10. Coordinating transport and logistics for in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
11. Offering secretariat services to university committies.

b. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

1. Have Bachelors Degree or equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
2. Be a Member of a recognized professional body (where applicable).
3. Have knowledge of relevant legislation.
4. Have proficiency in computer applications.
5. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity.

 

5. ASSISTANT CLINICAL OFFICER GRADE 9 (FORMERLY GRADE 7) - REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/4/07/2025- 1 POSITION.

1. Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:

1. Examining, diagnosing and treating outpatients in the health unit at the University in order to make proper diagnosis and provide curative intervention.
2. Advising patients on all prevention measures against diseases in order to reduce morbidity and mortality.
3. Organizing and participating in practical health education and immunization as well as family planning clinics in order to provide awareness and uptake of immunization and reproductive health services.
4. Responsible for health unit supplies and liaise with other sections for procurement in order to avoid stock outs.
5. Collecting medical data that will help in health services planning.
6. Undertaking administrative responsibilities in conjunction with the Head of Department in order to improve provision of clinical services.
7. Advising and issuing diet and sick leave certificates on direction of Head of Department to provide quick recovery.
8. Responsible in conjunction with Head of Department for mobilizing Health of staff in case of epidemic and health emergencies.
9. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Medical Officer in-charge.

b. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, one must:

1. Have Diploma in Clinical Medicine its equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. Have at least four(4) years relevant working experience.
3. Be registered with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.
4. Be computer proficient and conversant with ERP system.
5. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

All applications should be clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:

1. Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials, to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,

Corporate Services

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P.O. BOX 170-90200,

KITUI.

2. All applications should be sent to the above address by Tuesday, 5^th August, 2025.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
4. SEKU is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.