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Karatina University is a public university in the town of Karatina, in central Kenya. Karatina University was founded in 2007 as a Moi University campus for central Kenya, called the Moi University Central Kenya Campus. Located about 15 km north of the town of Karatina, it had an original intake of 100 students.

Three years later, in 2010, it was upgraded to a constituent college of Moi University, and renamed Karatina University College. In 2013, the institution was declared a university in its own right, and was renamed Karatina University.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below;

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Location: Nyeri

Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

KarU/HR/SIA/2022

Specialization

This position is  responsible for  provision  of  independent appraisal of  the  university operations and  advise   the  management on  the  compliance with  set  regulations and measures through evaluation of Internal Control  Systems  and  giving necessary guidance on improvement of the  same  and  appraisal of risk management, value for money  audits and information systems audits

Job Requirements for Appointment

Job Requirements for External Recruitment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must  have:

• Master’s degree in finance or accounting field from a recognized institution
• CPA (K)
• At least seven (7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a senior  audit 
• Membership registration with (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body
• Knowledge of Information Communication Technology vi) CISA qualification is an added advantage

Job Requirements for Serving Employee

For promotion to this grade, an employee must have;

• Master’s degree in finance or accounting field from a recognized institution
• CPA (K)
• At least three (3) years’ work experience at grade 12.
• Membership registration with (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body v) Shown merit  and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Knowledge of Information Communication Technology vii) CISA qualification is an added advantage

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Participate in the development, implementation and  maintenance of internal audit   plan   and   system   of  internal  controls to  help   provide assurance  that applicable laws, regulations, and University policies and procedures are complied with;
• Participate in the preparation of annual departmental work plans adopting a risk based  approach to ensure that  work  done  is accomplished within  the  required time;
• Review and present audit reports to the Chief Internal Auditor   to  ensure transparency in the operations of different departments and  directorates within the University;
• Conduct staff appraisal to provide feedback to staff in the department on their work and also to identify staff for recommendation for promotion.
• Conduct systems audits  in  order to  provide reasonable  assurance  that   key operating systems are  functioning effectively  and  that   strategic/  operational objectives are consistently met in an efficient and cost effective manner;
• Conduct risk based audits to provide reasonable assurance that Risk Management processes and structures put in place by management function effectively;
• Participate in formulation and implementation of internal audit policies and operations to ensure conformance to quality standards;
• Identify and critically evaluate elements of governance and risk management and participate in designing appropriate risk management and mitigation strategies and procedures for implementation;
• Report to the audit committee of council on risk based audits conducted in every quarter of the financial year;
• Provide consulting services to various departments in order to develop appropriate risk management, control and governance processes to enhance level of assurance to management;
• Carry out value for money audits and information systems audit to ensure internal controls are followed and accountability of work done;
• Examine financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws and regulations;
• Identify, assess and evaluate the risk management of the University to ensure that risks are properly identified and there are measures in place to mitigate the risk;
• Examine the Information Systems and Database management and assessing its adequacy in terms of data integrity and security;
• Undertake spot checks and cash surveys in cash collection points and at the casual works areas of operation to ensure effective and efficient utilization of university resources.
• Control institution expenditure by carrying out pre-audit of payments to ensure they are in line with the university regulations
• Provide input to the Internal Audit Department budget
• Any other duty assigned by a senior officer.

Job Title: Lecturer – Criminology

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Nyeri

Job Field: Education / Teaching

KarU/HR/LEC/2022

Job Requirements for Appointment

• Earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field  from  a recognized academic institution;
• Be registered or have qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
• Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Teach and assess courses in the discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes.
• Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
• Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses v) Initiate, promote and participate in research projects.
• Provide professional and community services    and    initiate   linkages    and fundraising.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Job Title: Assistant Database Administrator I

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Location: Nyeri

Job Field: ICT / Computer

KarU/HR/ADBA I/2022

Specialization

This position is responsible for administration of the University management information system and ensure security is enhanced at all levels of the database system

Job Requirements for Appointment

 Job Specification/Requirements for Appointment

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

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution ii) At least eleven (11) years relevant work experience
• Membership registration in a relevant professional body
• Masters Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution and any  other professional qualifications is an added advantage.

Job Specifications/Requirements for serving employee

For promotion to this grade, an employee must have:

• Higher National Diploma/Bachelors Degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years work experience service at Grade 9
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Membership registration in a relevant professional body.
• Masters Degree in a relevant field from a  recognized institution  and  any  other professional qualifications is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Installation of database software in the server to ensure operations of the server in the University.
• Support end users with  varying  knowledge and  experience through training on software application of the  database to  equip  them  with  knowledge to  enable them  use the applications effectively.
• Support and troubleshoot problems for end users and ensure all failed computer products and processes are identified and solved.
• Upgrade and maintenance of database system to enhance performance and effectiveness of the system.
• Ensure database   security  is   enhanced   through   assigning  privileges  and permissions to  users  in  the  database to  ensure that  access  to  information is restricted and available  based  on prescribed rules.
• Prepare daily reports on analysis of system log and submit them to the Director, ICT for decision making.
• Initiate procurement process for ICT software through provision of software specifications for required software on time to reduce procurement lead time and facilitate efficient delivery of ICT services.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by a senior officer.

Job Title: Tutorial Fellow – Health Sciences

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Location: Nyeri

Job Field: Education / Teaching

KarU/HR/TF/2022

Job Requirements for Appointment

• Must have a Masters Degree and a Bachelors Degree  from  a  recognized university;
• Be registered or be ready to register for a Doctorate (PhD) degree programme.
• Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research during the appointment interview.
• Registration by the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya (for Clinical Medicine) or Kenya Medical and Laboratory Technicians & Technologist Board (for Laboratory Technology).
• A valid practicing license from the relevant regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess courses in one’s discipline at undergraduate level.
• Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes
• Initiate, promote and participate in research projects and publish.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Location: Nyeri

Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

KarU/HR/FO/2022

Specialization

The Finance Officer is the head of Finance Department who  is responsible for overall formulation and  implementation of finance  policies  and  strategies, organization, control and supervision of the department

Job Requirements for Appointment

Job Specification/Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Masters Degree in finance or accounting field from a recognized institution
• CPA (K)
• At least fourteen (14) years relevant work experience, ten (10) of which must have been in a senior managerial position.
• Membership registration with ICPAK or any other relevant professional body
• Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology
• Doctorate degree is an added advantage

Job Specification/Requirements for serving employees

For promotion to this grade, an employee must have;

• Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting field from a recognized institution
• CPA (K)
• At least three (3) years work experience at grade 14.
• Membership registration with ICPAK or any other relevant professional body
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology
• Doctorate degree is an added advantage

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Provide technical advice on financial matters to University Management and Council.
• Develop the Departmental strategic plan to meet strategic and financial objectives of the University.
• Develop departmental work   plans that will guide the members of the Department each year in achieving the strategic objectives.
• Advice and set financial targets for the University and evaluate them through performance contracts.
• Prepare University budgets to request for funds from the Ministry and guide utilization of financial resources.
• Prepare and submit management reports (financial projection/ cost benefit analysis) to facilitate decision making.
• Prepare and submit annual financial statements and quarterly reports in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Review and formulate accounting policies   and   regulations that   govern operations of the University.
• Institute internal controls in the operations of the Department to ensure accuracy of financial records and enhance efficiency in service delivery.
• Review and formulate quality management procedures to guide operations within the department.
• Allocate duties, supervise and conduct appraisals to evaluate the performance of finance staff.
• Promote staff    development and capacity building through training, mentorship and   coaching to ensure subordinate are equipped with  the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out their  duties effectively.
• Custodian of the assets register of the University to ensure safe guarding of assets.
• Provide interpretations to various financial policies and laws to enhance implementation of the same.
• Update the University management on the new/ current financial trends and their impact to the University – this is to facilitate compliance and review of strategy.
• Act as the liaison person for all financial audits both internal & external audits.
• Ensure adherence and compliance to financial regulations and standards e.g. IPSAS.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Education and other financial institutions on financial matters to facilitate smooth running of the University.
• Cash management by monitoring cash flows of the University to facilitate planning and utilization of same.
• Keep records to ensure that all books of accounts are properly maintained as a statutory requirement.
• Custodian of accountable documents for finance in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Facilitate effective and efficient service delivery to ensure all clients are given services to the required standard and as per the University service charter.
• Attend to customer feedback by providing responses to all complaints and compliments.
• Advise University committees on financial matters to facilitate decision making.
• Approve payments and release of funds to enable the execution of various tasks within the University.
• Monitor budget operation activities at all levels to ensure all activities are within the stipulated budgetary allocations.
• Monitor and ensure the University revenue targets and projections are met in order to advise on expenditures.
• Assist in budgetary controls to ensure budgets are adhered to. xxix) Authorize payments to be settled for expenditures incurred.
• Any other duty assigned by a senior officer.

Job Title: CARTA Program Communications Officer

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 4 Years

Location: Nyeri

Job Field: Project Management

Qualifications, Experience And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field. Master’s degree desirable;
• At least 4 years’ post-qualification work experience in communications, marketing, writing and content creation preferably at an international organization;
• Experience in an academic and/or research institution;
• Excellent editing and writing skills;
• Visual media skills including use of still and video camera;
• Experience in using and monitoring social media channels;
• Experience of creating and editing digital media and publishing across a variety of media platforms;
• Experience with web-based publishing platforms including WordPress;
• Knowledge of using email distribution systems such as Constant Contact and Mailchimp;
• Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness initiative, maturity of judgment as well as willingness to work as part of a team;
• Experience working with academics or researchers;
• Interest in research capacity strengthening, and in exploring the role that communication has to play in making these initiatives successful and facilitate long-term funding.

Responsibilities

• Manage the internal and external communications of the CARTA consortium, keeping the partners up to date with the events and progress of the program and facilitating easy sharing of information among the different stakeholders;
• Manage the communications from the Secretariat to the fellows and partner institutions about available calls, information required, opportunities available, and others that may be needed;
• Keep an updated database of achievements, promotions, recognitions and other indicators of success by fellows and institutions within the program;
• Compile and edit updates for weekly, monthly and annual reports on the activities of the Secretariat and the achievements of the program;
• Plan and coordinate CARTA events for community and public engagements (CPE) including CARTA-related conferences;
• Design and coordinate production of CARTA branded materials;
• Rapporteur in main CARTA events, including conferences and workshops;
• Engage with the media to disseminate information on the success stories of CARTA;
• Produce content for the CARTA website;
• Produce monthly E-News and the semi-annual CARTA newsletter;
• Drive multimedia innovations to showcase CARTA fellows;
• Engage in communication and CPE strategy development to promote the role of CARTA in improving research leadership across Africa;
• Monitor the implementation of the CARTA communication and CPE strategies;
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for capital campaign;
• Conduct trainings in communications and knowledge translation for doctoral fellows;
• Support marketing and visibility of short-course programs; and
• Support the Research Capacity Strengthening Division’s communications.

Job Title: Deputy University Librarian

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Location: Nyeri

Job Field: Education / Teaching

KarU/HR/DUL/2022

Specialization

The position of Deputy University Librarian exists to support the University Librarian in provision of leadership, administration, human resource management and budgeting for the University Library and  its  campuses to  ensure the  university library  achieves  its objectives.

Job Requirements for Appointment

• Doctorate degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.
• Membership registration to a relevant professional body.
• Published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications.

Job Specification/Requirements for Serving Employees

For promotion to this grade, an employee must have:-

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• At least three (3) years work experience at Grade
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.
• Membership registration to a relevant professional body.
• Published at least two (2) relevant refereed publications.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Impart research and scholarship skills through conducting Information Literacy Trainings for researchers and scholars to improve research skills.
• Participate in negotiation for research database licenses, copyright and consortia agreements so as to avail research resources (e-journals, databases)
• Engage in research and information related issues and publish findings so as to keep in touch with changing information landscape.
• Seek research grants through competitive proposals from external funding agencies for research and professional work to acquire resources for research.
• Assure adequate library and research resources are available to meet faculty and student needs, within  assigned budget through policy  formulation and implementation.
• Maintain, enhance and improve the  Library’s integrated   learning environment, and the engagement of students, faculty and  staff through creation and control of physical and virtual environments to enhance learning.
• Teach information management related courses e.g. Information literacy, communication skills; research skills, study skills and other information science – related courses so as to enhance life-long learning.
• Develop liaisons with outside institutions on Library official commitments, both locally and internationally through partnerships, consortia, for purposes of developing the university library and information services.
• Partner with primary and secondary schools in sharing information resources to improve the literacy levels in the community.
• Train teacher librarians in primary and secondary schools to enhance library development and management.
• Participate in development, revision and implementation of the vision, mission and objectives of the library through policies so as to provide strategic leadership to the university library.
• Provide leadership in overall planning, development, organization and management of the University Library and information services so as to meet the mission of the library.
• Participate in recruitment, training and performance reviews of staff so as to ensure a high level of professional service.
• Create library publicity through library   movements, talks, association’s national and international committees so as to improve the library profession.
• Prepare proposals and library reports to university librarian to inform decision making in the library.
• Develop work plans for the library so as to facilitate for planning for library activities.
• Provide varied,   authoritative and up-to-date information resources in all formats (physical, electronic) to all categories of users through budget controls so as to facilitate teaching, learning, research and community service.
• Plan and manage the physical and virtual resources and facilities in the library in liaison with the university librarian so as to provide a  convenient and conducive place for study and research.
• Participate in performance reviews for staff in liaison with the university librarian through appraisals so as to ensure a high level of professional service.
• Formulate policies in conjunction with the University Librarian that enable library share information and metadata nationally so as to enable international collaborations.
• Coordinate the management of library staff including task allocation, training and supervision to ensure smooth operations in the library.
• Provide consultancy services in the area of research, documentation, report writing dissemination and information/knowledge management to ensure quality research and publication.
• Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by a senior officer.

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Application Deadline: 8th February, 2022

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