Job Description


Garissa University (GaU) was established by the legal notice No. 116 of 12 th August 2011 under the Moi University Act (Cap. 210A) as a constituent college of Moi University. It received its Charter on 23 rd October, 2017 to become a fully-fledged University.
The University seeks to recruit qualified and competent persons to fill the following vacant... position


Requirements


Should have a PhD in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University/academic institutions,
Should demonstrate potential for university teaching and research.
Should be recognized and registered or registerable by relevant body.


Duties

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -


Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members hired to teach specific courses, supervise practicums or field experiences, work on grants or contracts, research or for other academic purposes based solely on the needs of the University.
An Adjunct lecturer shall be engaged for a total of 7 days per semester (4 months). Two days of travel and 5 days of engaging with lecturers and students.
Adjunct Faculty shall be expected to provide effective teaching, good representation of the University in public affairs and community activities, and maintain sound personal and ethical relations with colleagues, supervisors, students, and the community
Adjunct faculty shall be expected to keep regular office hours, submit grades in a reasonable and timely manner and be available for service at the University during the term of their appointment.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be present at all scheduled class sessions during the semester. Any anticipated absence from class (e.g. to attend a conference) must have prior department Chair or Program Director approval. Request for approval shall be done through a letter to the department Chair or Program Director at least two weeks before their absence.
Engage in formal or informal discussions with postgraduate and research students
Undertake collaborative research with Faculty and postgraduate students
Present papers in university’s seminar programs
Be a co-guide to PhD students from Garissa University.
Where required, conduct research for Garissa University. more

Job Description


Garissa University (GaU) was established by the legal notice No. 116 of 12 th August 2011 under the Moi University Act (Cap. 210A) as a constituent college of Moi University. It received its Charter on 23 rd October, 2017 to become a fully-fledged University.
The University seeks to recruit qualified and competent persons to fill the following vacant... position


Requirements


Should have a PhD in the relevant area from a recognized/accredited University/academic institutions,
Should demonstrate potential for university teaching and research.
Should be recognized and registered or registerable by relevant body.


Duties

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -


Adjunct Faculty are part-time faculty members hired to teach specific courses, supervise practicums or field experiences, work on grants or contracts, research or for other academic purposes based solely on the needs of the University.
An Adjunct lecturer shall be engaged for a total of 7 days per semester (4 months). Two days of travel and 5 days of engaging with lecturers and students.
Adjunct Faculty shall be expected to provide effective teaching, good representation of the University in public affairs and community activities, and maintain sound personal and ethical relations with colleagues, supervisors, students, and the community
Adjunct faculty shall be expected to keep regular office hours, submit grades in a reasonable and timely manner and be available for service at the University during the term of their appointment.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be present at all scheduled class sessions during the semester. Any anticipated absence from class (e.g. to attend a conference) must have prior department Chair or Program Director approval. Request for approval shall be done through a letter to the department Chair or Program Director at least two weeks before their absence.
Engage in formal or informal discussions with postgraduate and research students
Undertake collaborative research with Faculty and postgraduate students
Present papers in university’s seminar programs
Be a co-guide to PhD students from Garissa University.
Where required, conduct research for Garissa University. more

ADVERT NO. GaU/HR/EA/8/22: ARTISAN II (WELDER) - GRADE 3

Job description

Work at this level will involve: basic welding and maintenance of welding tools, reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project, specifying and quantifying the materials to be used in projects, measuring and cutting materials to specifications, fabricate new metal structures/ furniture and perform... repair works where applicable and checking finished work to make sure it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints

Requirement for appointment

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


Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination mean grade D+ or its equivalent.
Passed Government Trade Tests III in welding
Three (3) years relevant work experience. more

ADVERT NO. GaU/HR/EA/7/22: SEWERAGE ATTENDANT I - GRADE 3

Job Description

Work at this level will involve: supervision of treatment works, cleaning Sedimentation tanks flocculation chambers, chlorine contact tank and main service; closing and opening of sluice valves while distributing water; assisting in storage of chemical and general cleanliness of the water treatment works, flushing and... wincing of sewers; patrolling and inspecting sewer network; identification of illicit waste water entries and reporting; maintenance of septic tanks and grease/oil traps; and identification of collapsed sewers and broken manhole covers.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination mean grade D+ or its equivalent.
Basic sewerage operators’ certificate
Three (3) years relevant work experience more

ADVERT NO. GaU/HR/EA/6/24: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - GRADE 10

Job Description

Work at this level will entail assisting in planning, coordinating and control of administrative activities in any of the units of the University. An officer at this level will be expected to work with minimum supervision.

Requirement for appointment

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


 A Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years work experience in a similar administrative position.
A CPS II qualification or any other relevant management qualification
A Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage iv) Should be computer literate more

ADVERT NO. GaU/HR/EA/8/22: ARTISAN II (WELDER) - GRADE 3

Job description

Work at this level will involve: basic welding and maintenance of welding tools, reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project, specifying and quantifying the materials to be used in projects, measuring and cutting materials to specifications, fabricate new metal structures/ furniture and perform... repair works where applicable and checking finished work to make sure it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints

Requirement for appointment

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


Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination mean grade D+ or its equivalent.
Passed Government Trade Tests III in welding
Three (3) years relevant work experience. more

ADVERT NO. GaU/HR/EA/7/22: SEWERAGE ATTENDANT I - GRADE 3

Job Description

Work at this level will involve: supervision of treatment works, cleaning Sedimentation tanks flocculation chambers, chlorine contact tank and main service; closing and opening of sluice valves while distributing water; assisting in storage of chemical and general cleanliness of the water treatment works, flushing and... wincing of sewers; patrolling and inspecting sewer network; identification of illicit waste water entries and reporting; maintenance of septic tanks and grease/oil traps; and identification of collapsed sewers and broken manhole covers.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination mean grade D+ or its equivalent.
Basic sewerage operators’ certificate
Three (3) years relevant work experience more

ADVERT NO. GaU/HR/EA/6/24: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - GRADE 10

Job Description

Work at this level will entail assisting in planning, coordinating and control of administrative activities in any of the units of the University. An officer at this level will be expected to work with minimum supervision.

Requirement for appointment

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


 A Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years work experience in a similar administrative position.
A CPS II qualification or any other relevant management qualification
A Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage iv) Should be computer literate more

Advert number: GaU/HR/EA/6/22
Job description 

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will involve: -

Repair broken seats and Jikos. 
Fabricate cashier booth 
Repair broken or loosely hanging steel doors
install window grills and supporting brackets to long hanging fans. 

Job competencies 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

A mean grade of D plus at KCSE or... equivalent.
At least a certificate in welding from a recognized institution or Government Trade Test III or Craft I certificate. 
At least three (3) years relevant work experience. more

Advert number: GaU/HR/EA/5/22
Job Description 

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will involve:

Control and supervision of buildings under construction or specialized work of running a repair and maintenance depot. 
Ensure construction work in progress is in accordance with the specifications of the drawings by architects, structural engineers and electrical engineers, and measuring... work in progress as per progress schedule in addition to estimating costs.
Preparation of monthly progress returns and reports of expenditure and progress of individual projects. 

Job competencies 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of C plain or Division 
with credits in English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Physical Science;
At least a Higher National Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering awarded by Kenya National Examination Council, or equivalent qualifications recognized by KNEC. 
Worked with a large organization or preferably government for a minimum of eight (8) years since he/she obtained the HND. 
A thorough knowledge of computer particularly in Architectural and Civil/Structural Engineering packages.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and make reports. 
Ready to work long hours 
Exhibit understanding of duties and responsibilities of Clerk of Works / Inspector of Buildings for Building Construction. more

Advert number: GaU/HR/EA/4/22
Job Description 

ICT Systems Administrator duties at this level will entail: 

Installation, configuration and maintenance of web servers,
Design, development, planning and implementation of Information Systems; 
Carry out feasibility study on existing and proposed systems to determine economic viability of the system;
Coordinate the installation, maintenance... and administration of on-line services like e-learning; 
Designing, development, planning, implementation and maintenance of university websites on both internet and intranet; 
Designing, scheduling and managing ICT training for end users in the University; 
Coordinate the preparation ICT training course materials; 
Organize ICT end-user training and seminars for members of staff on relevant ICT teaching and research tools and resources. 

Job competencies 

For direct appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

Masters degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Six (6) years work experience in a relevant field.
MCSE or CCNA certification
Demonstratable cyber security skills. 
Experience and knowledge of ERP system, specifically Microsoft Navision Dynamics. 
Demonstratable knowledge in at least two Content Management Systems (e.g.Drupal, Word Press, Joomla)
Knowledge in Computerized graphic design and creation using web authoring tools will be an added advantage more