Machakos University College Vacancies

Machakos University College was established through a Legal Notice No. 130 of 5th September 2011. It is the successor of Machakos Technical Training Institute. 

It is located 1km from Machakos Town along the main Machakos-Wote road.

The University College invites applications for the following positions:

Academic, Research and Linkages Division

(A) Teaching Positions

Applications are invited for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and Assistant Lecturers/Tutorial Fellows in the following schools.

1. School Of Engineering and Technology

• Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Department of Building and Civil Engineering
• Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Department of Mining Engineering
• Department of Computing and Information Technology
• Department of Motor Vehicle Engineering

Note: All applicants for positions in the School of Engineering and Technology should be either registrered or registrable with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) where applicable.
 

2. School Of Education

• Department of Educational Psychology
• Department of Educational Management and Curriculum Development
• Department of Early Childhood Education Studies
• Department of Educational Foundations

3. School Of Business and Economics

• Department of Business and Management Science
• Department of Economics
• Department of Fashion, Design and Marketing

 4. School Of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management

• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Food Science and Nutrition
• Department of Agribusiness Management
• Department of Environmental Sciences
• Department of Environmental Planning and Management

5. School of Pure and Applied Sciences

• Department of Mathematics and Statistics
• Department of Physical Science
• Department of Biological Science

6. School Of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Department of Social Sciences
• Department of Humanities
• Department of Linguistics and Languages

7. School Of Hospitality and Tourism

• Department of Hospitality Management
• Department of Tourism Management

8. School Of Leadership and Governance

• Department of Leadership and Organizational Development
• Department of Governance

9. School Of Health Sciences

• Department of Nursing Sciences
• Department of Clinical Medicine
• Department of Public Health

Requirements

Professor – REF. MUC/AA/14/001

• An earned Ph.D. or its equivalent from a recognised university in the relevant field. 
• Minimum nine (9) years full time teaching experience both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, 3 years of which must be at Associate Professor level. 
• Evidence of supervision of at least two (1) Ph.D. and four (4) Masters students since last promotion required and scholarly related activities. 
• Minimum of five (5) publications in peer-refereed journals OR three (3) publications in peer-refereed journals plus two (2) chapters in scholarly books since the last promotion. 
• Evidence of continued research, dissemination and ability to attract external funds. 
• Evidence of leadership experience in a university, active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching. 
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars and workshops.

Associate Professor - REF. MUC/AA/14/002

• An earned Ph.D. or its equivalent from a recognised university in the relevant field. 
• Minimum six (6) years full time teaching experience both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, 3 years of which must be at Senior Lecturer level. 
• Evidence of supervision of at least one (1) Ph.D. and four (4) Masters students since last promotion required. 
• Minimum of four (4) publications in peer-refereed journals OR two (2) publications plus 2 chapters in scholarly books since the last promotion.
• Evidence of continued research, dissemination and attraction of funds. 
• Evidence of continued research, dissemination and ability to attract external funds. of leadership experience in a university, active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching. 
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars and workshops.

Senior Lecturer - REF. MUC/AA/14/003

• An earned Ph.D. or its equivalent from a recognised university in the relevant field. 
• Minimum of five (5) years full teaching experience at university level three (3) of which as a full time a lecturer. 
• Evidence of supervision of at least three (3) Masters students since last promotion required. 
• Minimum of three (3) publications in peer-refereed journals OR two (2) publications and two (2) chapters in scholarly books since being appointed or promoted to lecturer. 
• Evidence of continued research, dissemination and ability to attract external funds. 
• Evidence of leadership experience in a university, active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching. 
• Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars and workshops. 
• Those from research institutes or equivalent organizations (outside university system) with an earned Ph.D., six (6) years research experience and at least five (5) publications in peer-refereed journals will also be considered.

Lecturer - REF. MUC/AA/14/004

• An earned Ph.D. or its equivalent from a recognised university in the relevant field OR In some disciplines Masters degree holders with minimum three (3) years teaching experience at University level with a minimum of two (2) publications in refereed journals or two (2) chapters in scholarly books since the last promotion and evidence of positive progress towards award of a Ph.D. degree. 
• Those from research institutes or equivalent organizations (outside university system) with three (3) years research experience, three (3) publications and evidence of advanced progress in acquiring a Ph.D. degree will also be considered.
• Evidence of continuing research activity in some disciplines

Assistant Lecturer/Tutorial Fellow – REF. MUC/AA/14/005

• Masters degree in a discipline related or closely related discipline to the undergraduate degree and must have obtained a KCSE mean grade of C+ and above or equivalent.
• Evidence for registration for Ph.D. and advancement towards acquiring is required. 
• Those with teaching/research experience at university/research institute and have completed Ph.D. research work/writing Ph.D. thesis will have an added advantage.

(B) Administrative Positions

Assistant Registrar (Academic Affairs) - Grade 12- REF. MUC/AA/14/006

• Applicants must have a Masters degree in a relevant field plus 3 years administrative experience and have served as Senior Administrative Assistant or equivalent position for at least three (3) years.
• Those with first degree and have at least nine (9) years administrative experience in academic affairs in a university will also be considered. 
• In addition, they must be computer literate. 
• Experience in students admissions, academic planning, administration and processing examination results at university level is mandatory.

Administration, Finance and Planning Division
 

(A) Hospitality Management Training Facility
 

Hotel General Manager – REF. MUC/AD/14/001
 

Applicants should be holders of KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent and a first degree in Hotel Management and a Masters degree in the same, management or closely related field from a recognized institution. In addition, the applicants should have at least five (5) years experience as a Manager in a large hotel and must be computer literate and a team player.
 

Accountant I Grade 11- REF. MUC/AD/14/002
 

Applicants should be holders of KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent and a first degree in business or closely related degree from a recognized institution. He or she must be CPA(K) by registration with at least three (3) years experience in accounting in a large organization. Must have skills in computerized accounting.
 

Hotel Front Office Manager - REF. MUC/AD/14/003
 

Applicants should be holders of KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent and a first a first degree in Hospitality Management or closely related discipline and a Masters degree in the same or closely related field from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have at least five (5) years work experience at a similar position in a large hotel. Must be computer literate.
 

Banqueting Manager - REF. MUC/AD/14/004
 

Applicants should be holders of KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent and a first degree in Hotel Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years experience in a similar position. Those with Master’s degree will have added advantage.
 

Marketing Manager - MUC/AD/14/005
 

Applicants should be holders of KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent and a business-related and a first degree in business and an MBA in marketing or closely related Master’s degree with at least (3) three years experience in a similar or closely related position. 

Should be excellent communicators with computer literacy skills.

Executive Housekeeper - REF. MUC/AD/14/006

Applicants must be holders of KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent and a first degree in Housekeeping or Accommodation Operations from a recognized institution with a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a similar position in a large establishment.

Those with Master’s degree will have an added advantage. Must be computer literate and a team player.
 

Food and Beverage Controller - REF. MUC/AD/14/007

Applicants should be holders of a KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above or equivalent plus a Diploma in Food and Beverage Management with at least three (3) years experience in a similar field. Must be computer literate.

Executive Chef - REF. MUC/AD/14/008
 

Applicants should be holders of at least KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above or equivalent and a Diploma in Food and Beverage Management with at least three (3) years experience in a similar position in a busy kitchen and must be computer literate.
 

Sous Chef - REF. MUC/AD/14/009
 

Applicants should be holders of at least KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above or equivalent and a Diploma in Food and Beverage Management with at least two (2) years’ experience in a busy kitchen and should be a team player.
 

Concierge/Hostess - REF. MUC/AD/14/010
 

The applicants should be holders of at least KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above or equivalent and a Diploma in Human Resource Management or Front Office with two (2) years experience. Must be computer literate.

Front Office Supervisor – REF. MUC/AD/14/011
 

Applicants should be holders of at least KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above or equivalent and a Diploma in Accommodation Operations Management with At least two (2) years experience in a busy establishment. Must be computer literate.
 

Telephone Operator - REF. MUC/AD/14/012
 

Applicants should be holders of at least KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above or equivalent and a Diploma in Front Office operations with at least two (2) years experience in a similar position. He or she should have good communication skills.
 

Room Stewards - REF. MUC/AD/14/013
 

Applicants should be holders of at least KCSE mean grade C- (minus) and above or equivalent and a Certificate in Housekeeping or closely related discipline from a recognized institution with at least two (2) years experience in a large hotel.
 

Cashier - REF. MUC/AD/14/014
 

Applicants should have at least KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above or equivalent and CPA 1 with at least two (2) years experience in a busy establishment and must be computer literate.
 

Laundry Attendants - REF. MUC/AD/14/015
 

Applicant should be holders of at least KCSE mean grade C- (minus) and above or equivalent and a Certificate in Housekeeping with at least two (2) year’s experience. 

Must be computer literate.
 

(B). Health Unit

Clinical Officer E/F- REF. MUC/AD/14/016

Applicants must be holders of Div. II or KCSE mean grade of C+ and above or equivalent. 

In addition, applicants must have the following: 

• Higher Diploma or equivalent in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution, 
• be registered with the relevant professional body and 
• have at least five (5) years relevant post qualification experience preferably in a busy medical institution. 
• The successful candidate will be expected to run the University College Clinic and to work at odd hours. 
• Must be computer literate.

Kenya Registerd Nurse CD - REF. MUC/AD/14/017

• Applicants must have a KCSE mean grade of C+ and above or equivalent and be holders of a B.Sc. degree in Nursing from a recognized institution with a minimum of three (3) years experience as Kenya Registered Nurse in a busy hospital. 
• They should be holders of valid practicing license. 
• Diploma holders with KCSE minimum mean grade of C or above and five (5) years experience will also be considered. 
• Qualification in Theatre Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Voluntary Counseling and Testing will be an added advantage.
• The successful candidate will be expected to provide out-patient nursing services at the University College clinic. 
• Must be computer literate.

Pharmaceutical Technologist CD - REF. MUC/AD/14/018

• Applicants should be holders of at least KCSE with a minimum mean grade of C (plain) or its equivalent. 
• In addition, they should have a Diploma in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution plus at least five (5) years work experience in a busy pharmacy.
• Must be computer literate.

(C). Central Services
 

Registry Supervisor C/D - REF. MUC/AD/14/019

• Applicants must have a KCSE mean grade of C+ and above or equivalent and be holders of relevant Bachelors degree/Higher Diploma in Archives and Records Management or equivalent. 
• Be computer literate. 
• Have three (3) years of service as Assistant Registry Supervisor Grade A/B or an equivalent post OR have CPS II or Diploma in Archives and Records Management or equivalent plus five (5) years relevant experience. 
• Must be computer literate.

Registry Clerk A/B - REF. MUC/AD/14/020

• Applicants must have a KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above or equivalent and CPS II or Diploma in Archives and Records Management or equivalent from a recognized institution plus three (3) years experience in a busy registry. 
• Must be computer literate.

Terms of Service

The terms of service include basic salary, a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance among others. 

Successful candidates will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms. 

Tutorial Fellows will be offered one (1) year renewable performance-based contract, subject to their satisfactory progress in their Ph.D. studies.

Their terms will be converted to permanent and pensionable once they obtain their Ph.D. degrees.
 

NB: Kindly type in the job application form available on the University college website, sign and attach it to your application

Applicants should submit ONE (1) COPY each of their application letter, a detailed C.V. and academic and professional certificates (including KCSE/KCE/EACE/KACE/EAACE). 

They should indicate their current salary, allowances and other benefits and addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees. 

Applicants are requested to ask their referees to send confidential recommendation letters to the undersigned. 

Applicants teaching positions are requested to indicate clearly the School, Department and their area of specialization.

Applications should be sent to:-

The Principal
Machakos University College
P. O. BOX 136-90100
Machakos

The applications should reach the Principal’s Office on or before 21st February 2014.

Machakos University College is an equal opportunity employer