Vacancies at Kenya Highlands University

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Must be a committed Christian
• A PhD from a recognized University in any of the following: Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, or related field with at least 3 years of full time teaching University teaching experience at the level of a lecturer.
• A Master’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized University.
• Possess a valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least six (6) publications in refereed journals or one (2) books or two (3) book chapters in relevant areas and
• Show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
• Be an active member of professional body.
• A Ministry of the Africa Gospel Church

Roles and responsibilities

• The Roles include:
• Delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials to students and other junior staff.
• Setting, invigilating and marking Assignments, CATs, end trimester examinations and Practical.
• Promoting diversity and inclusion when designing, preparing and developing units and teaching materials.
• Developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
• Mentoring students on Research Proposal writing and assisting students on Theses Preparation and facilitating presentation on research in preparation for publication.
• Participate in Students’ Supervision when students are working on their theses during research.
• Supporting students through a mentorship role.
• Carrying out administrative tasks related to the department, such as student induction programs and involvement in committees and boards.
• Contributing to professional conferences and seminars in areas of specialization.
• Participating in staff training activities.
• Participating in Nursing program curriculum development and review.
• Maintaining professionalism and accountability in the workplace.
• Promoting inter-professional collaboration.
• Engaging students in Community Outreach activities.
• Serving on departmental committees
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Must be a committed Christian
• Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) from a recognized University in any of the following: Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing and Medical Surgical Nursing, with at least 3 years of full time teaching experience at University level or in research or industry after obtaining Master’s Degree
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized University.
• Possess a valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• At least two (2) publications in refereed journals or one (1) book or two (2) book chapters in relevant areas and
• Show evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
• Be an active member of professional body.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Roles include:
• Delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials to students and other junior staff.
• Designing, preparing and developing unit and teaching materials.
• Developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
• Writing up research and preparing it for publication.
• Assessing students’ coursework and practical’s as well providing timely feedback to help students improve their knowledge and skills.
• Setting, invigilating and marking Assignments, CATs, end trimester examinations and Practical.
• Supervising students’ research activities including final year undergraduate projects.
• Supporting students through a mentorship role.
• A Ministry of the Africa Gospel Church
• Carrying out administrative tasks related to the department, such as student induction programs and involvement in committees and boards.
• Contributing to professional conferences and seminars in areas of specialization.
• Participating in staff training activities.
• Participating in Nursing program curriculum development and review.
• Maintaining professionalism and accountability in the work place.
• May be assigned or delegated other duties and responsibilities by the Dean School of Health Sciences deemed necessary.

Job Purpose

• This position is responsible for the student’s social life, including coordinating student clubs and associations, sports and recreation, drama, music, etc.
• The aim is to facilitate and promote students’ talents and skills and to provide holistic growth.
• The role holder will also provide administrative and management aspects of the sports department to include the maintenance of the equipment, facilities, recreational items and uniforms.

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Must be a committed Christian
• A Bachelor’s degree in a sports-related field, such as sports science, physical education, or sports management.
• Relevant work experience in sports management, administration, physical education, or sports coaching
• Knowledge of leisure, sports, and recreation activities, as well as hazard management and health and safety planning
• The ability to manage complex logistical operations
• The ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
• A Ministry of the Africa Gospel Church
• Proficiency in sports management software and technology

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to all the social activities of the students held on or off campus to include formation, registration, functions and coordination of sports, clubs and associations.
• Survey students’ interests in sports, recreation and clubs and organize them to participate in new or existing co-curricular activities on and off campus for personal development, competition as well as to market the University.
• Represent University interests and needs in sports, music meetings, seminars and conferences e.g., KUSF, EAUSF, KUSA.
• Plan training programs and coordinate team entries and participation in various activities including friendlies and competitions both locally and internationally.
• Facilitate the provision of equipment, materials and facilities for all co-curricular activities (outdoor and indoor) and oversee their effective use and maintenance.
• Administer the system for storage, maintenance, issue and return of school sport and physical recreation uniforms and equipment
• Facilitate the provision of First Aid and emergency medical needs of injured students participating in approved sports activities and co-curricular programs.
• Follow up on construction and development of sport & recreation facilities (outdoor & indoor activities) on campus to ensure requisite standards are met. The facilities should be well maintained, clean and in good working condition all the time.
• Maintain up-to-date periodical as well as annual students’ activity plans, inventory records, reports and budgets.
• Evaluate and monitor sports and recreation activities using performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement of the student activities, thus active student participation.
• Ensure that students are informed and adhere to all policies, rules and regulations governing their social lives as stipulated in the student’s handbook. This includes dressing for social activities.
• Keep an updated database of rules and regulations of all the sports games and disseminate them to the various sports teams.
• Handle minor disciplinary cases among the students regarding their social life and escalate major issues to the Dean of Students.
• A Ministry of the Africa Gospel Church Chair all the meetings of the Sports and recreation committee to plan, schedule and implement an annual activity calendar for all social activities of the students and participate in any other committees as may be required.
• Plan and manage the logistics needed to handle the inter-school competitions. This involves the communication and raising requisitions of the needed materials.
• Attend Regional Sports Coordinators’ meetings where KHU would have an interest like KNFTCU.
• Coordinate team entries and payment of fees to any relevant sports bodies to which KHU is a party.
• Assist recruit competent sports coaches and trainers for recreational activities like Choir, drama etc
• Provide supervision roles to all the coaches and trainers and ensure that they are performing their duties as per the contracts including their code of conduct.
• Follow through the claim forms for the coaches to ensure that they are completed accurately according to the time worked and that they are approved for payment in a timely manner.
• Perform other duty/s that may be assigned by management from time to time.

Job Summary

• Procurement Officer will manage the University’s procurement process and supply chain activities.
• The Procurement Officer will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Must be a committed Christian
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration (Supply Chain Mgt), or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles in a university setting.
• Certified member of KISM/CIPS
• Masters in a similar area is an added advantage
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize sourcing and supplier selection processes.
• Identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate contracts and pricing terms.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as production, finance, and operations, to align procurement activities with university needs.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, contracts, and vendor information.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure
• adequate stock levels while minimizing carrying costs.
• Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory requirements to inform procurement decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the procurement function.
• And any other responsibilities as may be assigned by management.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to send their applications, certificates, testimonials, and CVs as one pdf document to vc@khu.ac.ke 

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The applicants are asked to contact their referees to write recommendation to the University on sealed envelopes before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.