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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Applicants are invited for the following positions:(FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at
http://jobs.uonbi.ac.ke)
LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY-1 POST-AC/10/310/14- (CHS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Biochemistry from a recognized university..
They should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or
two chapters in scholarly books. They should show evidence of continuing research activity.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and
postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also
participate in Department’s activities.
LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK -1 POSTAC/10/311/14- (CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of a PhD degree in Sociology with specialization in Social Work
from a recognized university. Applicants who possess a Masters degree in Sociology with
specialization in Social Work and have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University
level and are registered for a PhD degree in the relevant area will also be considered. They
should have research experience, with at least two (2) publications in refereed journals or two
chapters in scholarly books. They should show evidence of continuing research activity.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise at both undergraduate and
postgraduate students and undertake further research in their areas of specialization and also
participate in Department’s activities.
TUTORIAL FELLOW, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
- 1 POST- AC/10/312/14- (CHSS)
Applicants should be holders of a Masters degree in Sociology or Social Work from a recognized
university. They must show evidence of having registered for a PhD degree in relevant area.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Sociology and Social Work courses at
undergraduate level.
TUTORIAL FELLOW, CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE- 1 POST- AC/10/313/14- (CHSS)
Applicants should be holders of a Masters degree in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics (Chinese
Language) or a Masters degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from a recognized
university. Those with evidence of having registered for a PhD degree in relevant area will have
an added advantage. They must be Kenyan citizens. They must be able to communicate
effectively in Chinese, English and Kiswahili languages. Those with at least one year’s teaching
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experience in Chinese and have specialized in China or Chinese area will have an added
advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at undergraduate level.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS & LANGUAGES1 POST- AC/10/314/14- (CHSS)
Applicants must be holders of at least a Master of Arts degree in Arabic Language Studies from a
recognized university. They must show evidence of academic capacity to effectively assist in the
teaching of Arabic Linguistics and Arabic Literature at undergraduate level.
TRADE FOREMAN GRADE AB, CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT- 1 POST- AD/10/315/14- (R&T)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE certificate or its equivalent, Government trade
Test (GTT) I or its equivalent in Plumbing. They must have at least 3 years working experience
in a busy public institution. Those with at least a Certificate in Civil Engineering from a
recognized institution and at least 8 years working experience and a good report from current
Section Head in a busy public instition will also be considered.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY GRADE A,-SCHOOL OF LAW -1 POST-AD/10/316/14(CHSS)
Applicants should be holders of a KCSE Grade C or KCE Div. III or its equivalent qualification
with a Credit in English language. In addition they must have passed the following subjects
offered by the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent examining body:Business English II
Commerce II
Secretarial Duties II
Office Management III
Shorthand 80 wpm or Audio Typing III
Typewriting 50 wpm
They must be computer literate.
Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual
agreement.
TRAINEE TECHNOLOGIST GRADE III/IV, SCHOOL, OF THE ARTS & DESIGN
-3 POSTS- AD/10/317/14- (CAE)
Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE Grade C plus 4 credits in relevant subjects.
Those who have specialized or trained in Textile, Photography or Typography will have an
added advantage. They must demonstrate ability and desire to pursue technical training in
relevant area of Design.
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NOTE:
1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10)
copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of
certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities
and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit
seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the
applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations
and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post
reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
CODES
R&T The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CHS The Principal, College of Health Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHSS The Principal, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAE The Principal, College of Architecture& Engineering, Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, November 14, 2014.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
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