Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma
Students Supervision
Deadline
27 Feb 2026
Area of Specialisation(s)
Area of Specialisation 2
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability 

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

Roles & Responsibilities of Supervisors

  1. Provide academic and research supervision to Masters and PhD candidates.
  2. Guide candidates in proposal development, research design, data collection, analysis and thesis writing.
  3. Mentor candidates through virtual supervision on OUK's digital platforms.
  4. Ensure adherence to OUK's Graduate Studies Policy, research ethics and quality standards and other University policies including timelines.
  5. Provide timely feedback and progress reports as per institutional guidelines. 
  6. Support preparation for thesis defense and publication of research outputs.

Qualifications for a PhD supervisor

  1. An earned PhD in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
  2. At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  3. Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  4. Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

Qualifications for a Masters supervisor

  1. PhD in a relevant field OR Master’s degree with significant research/ professional experience in specialized areas and  demonstration   of supervision of Masters candidates to completion.
  2. At least two (2) peer-reviewed publications in the last five years.
  3. Strong digital mentoring and online engagement skills to effectively support learners in virtual environments.
  4. Familiarity and prior experience with online or virtual supervision will be an added advantage.

Application Requirements

  1. Cover letter indicating area(s) of specialisation.
  2. Updated CV highlighting supervision experience and publications.
  3. Evidence of publications (DOI links or copies).
  4. Recommendation letters from two referees familiar with the applicant's research and supervision records.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

  1. All applications should be submitted with an Application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid email addresses, telephone contacts, copies of certificates, National ID, and other testimonials; These shall be uploaded at the relevant attachment sections within the OUK recruitment portal.
  2. Applicants with degrees from foreign Universities MUST attach letter(s) of recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE) as part of the application document.
  3. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and shall be required to ask three (3) of their referees to share references directly to the University using a system mechanism that shall be provided.
  4. Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya will be upheld and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.