This announcement is intended solely for current staff and members, who are invited to review and apply for the opportunity outlined below.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Develop research proposals to secure graduate student and staff development grants, enhancing existing knowledge.
2. Conduct research and disseminate results through various channels for community and institutional benefit.
3. Publish books and articles for teaching, reference, and further research.
4. Review research and academic journals to support effective teaching and learning, fulfilling the University Mandate.
5. Prepare and revise curricula to meet evolving needs and market demands.
6. Create course descriptions, outlines, and teaching aids for effective delivery.
7. Supervise and mentor scholars and postgraduate students to ensure quality curriculum delivery and research output.
8. Transfer knowledge, including practical skills, for long-term benefit.
9. Encourage critical thinking and rational discourse among students.
10. Assess work and examinations, providing constructive feedback to students.
11. Promote equal opportunities and address staff and student needs in teaching content and delivery.
12. Establish collaborations and exchanges with local and international organizations and universities.
13. Present papers and research findings at conferences to enhance the University's reputation.
14. Provide expertise in local and international committees for informed decision-making.
15. Guide staff in report and publication preparation at various levels within the University.
16. Develop strategic policies and procedures to enhance training and learning effectiveness, aligning with the University's mandate.
17. Chair committees and contribute to institutional decision-making and governance.
18. Cultivate internal and external networks to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
19. Promote departmental work nationally and internationally.
20. Exercise academic leadership in teaching, research, and program development.

For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have: 

1. An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent and research experience;
3. A minimum of sixty (60) equivalent publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent, of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
4. Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion, including at least two (2) at doctoral level since the last promotion.
5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
6. Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent.
7. Proficiency in ICT.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Teach, guide, supervise, research, and publish;
2. Write proposals for student and staff development funding;
3. Conduct research and disseminate findings widely;
4. Review articles to maintain teaching quality;
5. Refine curricula to meet market demands;
6. Develop materials for optimal learning;
7. Supervise scholars for quality education;
8. Foster industry and university collaborations;
9. Establish community knowledge links;
10. Contribute expertise to committees;
11. Develop policies for training efficiency;
12. Serve as an external examiner;
13. Assess student practical applications;
14. Provide tutoring and mentorship to students;
15. Lead program development for excellence.

For appointment to this Grade, one MUST have:

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have: 

1. An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent and research experience;
3. A minimum of forty-eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent of at least thirty-two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
4. Supervised a minimum of four (4) postgraduate students to completion, including at least one (1) doctoral student since the last promotion.
5. Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow;
6. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
7. Have attracted research or development funds or educational resources as a Senior Lecturer or its equivalent.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Engage in research, publication, teaching, and student supervision to fulfill University objectives;
2. Develop grant-worthy research proposals for internal and external funding;
3. Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to address societal issues;
4. Disseminate research findings through journal publications for public knowledge sharing;
5. Train, mentor, and evaluate students to ensure high-quality research output;
6. Review research proposals to enhance their grant attractiveness;
7. Serve as an external examiner to promote academic exchange and excellence;
8. Provide consultancy services to address community challenges and contribute to societal development;
9. Acquire patents for innovations to protect Intellectual Property rights;
10. Collaborate with staff to enhance course delivery quality and monitoring;
11. Develop adaptable teaching models to ensure effective and continuous learning;
12. Assess student progress through course evaluations and examinations;
13. Identify and procure relevant learning resources to enhance teaching quality;
14. Develop practical modules aligned with the curriculum for hands-on learning;
15. Initiate community development projects and establish funding linkages for university projects.

Person Specification 

For appointment to this post, a candidate must:

1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited university recognized by the OUK Senate;
2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience as a Lecturer or equivalent and research experience or six (6) years in research/ industry experience;
3. A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
4. Supervised at least three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;
5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
6. Attracted research or development funds;
7. In-depth professional/discipline-specific knowledge and experience in a specialized field or broad knowledge of several fields.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Assist in the implementation of administrative functions of the division, department, school, unit or section.
2. Taking minutes in various committees.
3. Supervision of staff under them.
4. Advice the head of department on all matters relating to the department.
5. Assist in the setting and implementation of the departmental PC targets.
6. Assist in the adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS) for the implementation of the performance management system of the department.
7. Support planning and budgeting in the division, department, school, Unit or section.
8. Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

1. Have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized University.
2. Have three (3) years of relevant administrative experience preferably grade 9.
3. Be proficient in computer applications packages.
4. Certified Secretaries (CS) Level I will be an added advantage.
5. Be a registered member of a recognized professional body.
6. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Develop both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration between the client and server sides.
2. Design and implement robust application architectures and frameworks.
3. Create dynamic and responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
4. Build and maintain server-side applications using languages and frameworks such as Node.js, Python, or Java.
5. Design, create, and maintain databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
6. Develop and maintain RESTful services and APIs to support front-end functionality and data exchange.
7. Write and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, as well as debug issues across the stack.
8. Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and delivery processes.
9. Implement security measures to protect applications from vulnerabilities and ensure data privacy.
10. Work closely with designers, developers, and project managers to define requirements and timelines.
11. Conduct code reviews and create documentation for code, APIs, and application processes.

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have: 

1. A Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication engineering, or a related field from an accredited and recognized University.
2. Experience developing web and mobile applications
3. Familiarity with common stacks
4. Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
5. Knowledge of multiple back-end languages Java, Python and JavaScript frameworks Angular, React, Node.js
6. Familiarity with databases MySQL, MongoDB, web servers, Apache and UI/UX design
7. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
8. Great attention to detail
9. Organizational skills

The duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

1. Manning the customer care desk; 
2. Distributing presidential speeches; 
3. Receiving and ushering VIPs/guests during state functions and national days’ celebrations and commemorations; 
4. Distributing presidential speeches; 
5. Maintaining daily record of visitors’ details; 
6. Profiling visitors; maintaining good ambience in the reception area; 
7. Responding to visitors’ queries and telephone inquiries; 
8. Recording and confirming visitors’ appointments; receiving, guiding and directing visitors to designated offices and areas; 
9. Issuing visitors passes; implementing the seating plan; and 
10. Tagging VIP seats during official and state functions.

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have: 

1. Served in the grade of Assistant Reception Officer grade 5 for a minimum period of three (3) years;

OR

1. Diploma in any of the following fields: Customer Service, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Communication Management, Event Management, Front Office or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Certificate in computer application skills; and
3. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The duties and responsibilities entail:

1. Assist in the implementation of administrative functions of the division, department, school, Unit or section.
2. Carry out costing and quantity of works and equipment.
3. Supervise central services including maintenance works, estates and equipment.
4. Assist in the setting and implementation of the departmental PC targets.
5. Assist in the adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS) for the implementation of the performance management system of the department.
6. Support planning and budgeting in the division, department, school, unit or section.
7. Experience in maintenance of buildings will be an added advantage.
8. Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have: 

1. Have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized University.
2. Be proficient in computer applications packages.
3. Have one (1) year of relevant administrative experience.
4. Certified Secretaries (CS) Level I will be an added advantage.
5. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. All applications must be addressed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Planning and Infrastructure.
2. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and professional qualifications and work experience must be attached
3. For academic staff an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and professional qualifications, teaching experience, research, publications, community service and any other relevant achievements.
4. Submit copies of academic and professional certificates for both academic and administrative categories.
5. Evidence of publications and other scholarly works, supervision of students, attraction of funds/grants and proof of community engagement and outreach activities must be attached.
6. Any other supporting documents demonstrating eligibility for promotion.
7. Both academic and administrative applicants to submit a single continuous PDF document of the application through the application system 
8. Relative weighted points and minimum points will be calculated as provided for by CUE for academic staff.
9. All applications should be sent by Wednesday, 9th December 2025.
10. OUK is an equal opportunity employer.