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  • Statistician-Data Scientist Project Manager Project Assistant

    Statistician-Data Scientist Project Manager Project Assistant

    Duties and Resposnbilites

    Overseeing database management and maintenance
    Developing M&E guidelines, data collection, management and analysis protocols
    Statistical analysis of routine project and study data
    Actively interrogating data for discrepancies, errors, and missing data, to verify the accuracy and validity
    Liaising with study investigators on study design, sampling, data quality and resolving any errors according to the study protocol and good clinical practice standards
    Ensuring source documents are safeguarded and that optimal data quality is maintained
    Ensuring a clean log frame of data queries and how they have been resolved
    Participating in the development of project reports, abstracts, manususcripts, and presentations for dissemination and learning
    Developing standard operating procedures for data management
    Discussing and interpreting results with the research team and collaborators
    Ensuring deadlines and project milestones relating to data and analyses are met

    Job Specifications, Applicants shall have

    Masters degree in Biostatistics PLUS a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following areas: Statistics, Mathematics or Biometry.
    At least five (5) years working experience in handling research health information systems
    Experience in writing scientific manuscripts and writing grants
    Excellent computer skills and competence in either R, Stata or other statistical package for quantitative analysis.
    At least one (1) year of experience working with donor-funded projects in a similar position or related field
    Posess the following: skills in database development, good analytical and presentation skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and also be able to work under pressure ad meeti deadlines.

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  • Senior Technologist Grade DEF, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacogonosy Technologist Grade ABC Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacogonosy – 2 Posts Senior Technologist Grade DEF, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering – 2 Posts Technologist Grade ABC Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Enigneering Principal Technologist, Department of Electrical and Information Engineering Lecturer – Department of Psychiatry Senior Lecturer – Department of Finance and Accounting Professor, Department of Physics – 2 Posts Assistant Chief Technologist grade 11, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Associate Professor Department of Biology – 3 Posts Lecturer, Department of Chemistry

    Senior Technologist Grade DEF, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacogonosy Technologist Grade ABC Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacogonosy – 2 Posts Senior Technologist Grade DEF, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering – 2 Posts Technologist Grade ABC Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Enigneering Principal Technologist, Department of Electrical and Information Engineering Lecturer – Department of Psychiatry Senior Lecturer – Department of Finance and Accounting Professor, Department of Physics – 2 Posts Assistant Chief Technologist grade 11, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Associate Professor Department of Biology – 3 Posts Lecturer, Department of Chemistry

    AD/10/216/23 – 1 POST
    Applicants must be holders of either Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry OR Industrial Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized learning Institution.
    They should have three (3) years experience as Technologist grade ABC. The successful candidate will among other assignments be expected to prepare arrange and supervise students practical classes, participate in research activities and perform analysis of Pharmaceutics in the Department.

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  • Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C – Deans Office, Faculty of Health Sciencies Senior Secretary Grade D – Deans Office, Facluty of Health Sciences

    Assistant Senior Secretary Grade C – Deans Office, Faculty of Health Sciencies Senior Secretary Grade D – Deans Office, Facluty of Health Sciences

    AD/10/226/23 – 1 POST
    Applicants shall have:

    At least KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Division III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language. (Those who were employed in the University before 2007 will be considered with the grades they already have) and must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:

    Business English III
    Commerce II
    Secretarial Duties II
    Office Management III
    Shorthand III (minimum 120 wpm) OR Audio typing writing III
    Typewriting 50 wpm

    Certificates in and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and data base management packages
    Three (3) years’ experience as Secretary Grade B or a comparable position of responsibility
    Knowledge of anti-virus tools

    Duties and Responsibilities
    The successful candidate will among other assignments be required to provide secretarial and basic office administration duties in the Deans Office, Faculty of Health Services.

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  • Professor, Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology- 2 Posts Research Manager – BIMA Project, Faculty of Law

    Professor, Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology- 2 Posts Research Manager – BIMA Project, Faculty of Law

    AC/10/214/23 – 2 POSTS
    An applicant must be a holder of an earned PhD in either Range Management (specialization in Animal Resource Ecology and Management) OR Soil Science (Soil and Water Management) or equivalent degree from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate. He/she must have a minimum of ten (10) years teaching experience; three of which (3) are at an Associate Professor level; Supervised to completion (CUMULATIVE) a minimum of three (3) PhD and five (5) masters students; OR A minimum of two (2) PhD and nine (9) Masters Students. A minimum of thirty nine (39) publication points from peer reviewed journals with; a minimum of six (6) publications in refereed scholarly journals OR A minimum of four (4) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) scholarly book chapters since last promotion OR minimum of four (4) publications in refereed scholarly journals and two (2) peer reviewed working, discussion or occasional papers OR two (2) scholarly published teaching/ lecturer modules since last promotion; Attracted Research or development funds or educational resources as an Associate Professor or equivalent since last promotion and show evidence of community service and have Registered with relevant professional body.
    The successful candidate will be expected to provide academic leadership, teach, mentor and supervise students at both post and undergraduate levels, organize and guide research programmes, undertake further research in their areas of specialization and to lead in technical proposal writing. They will also be expected to participate in Departmental, Faculty and University activities.

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  • Assistant Chief ICT Officer(User Support) Grade 11 – 11 Posts Assistant Chief ICT Officer(Network Infrastructure Services) Grade 11 – 2 Posts Assistant Chief ICT Officer(Management Information Systems,MIS) Grade 11 – 2 Posts Assistant Chief ICT Officer(Communication) Grade 11 – 2 Posts ICT Officer(User Support Services) Grade ABC – 6 Posts ICT Officer(Maintenance) Grade ABC – 5 Posts Chief ICT Officer(Internet and Email Services) Grade 12 – 1 Post Chief ICT Officer(System Administration) Grade 12 – 1 Post Chief ICT Officer(Maintenance) Grade 12 – 1 Post

    Assistant Chief ICT Officer(User Support) Grade 11 – 11 Posts Assistant Chief ICT Officer(Network Infrastructure Services) Grade 11 – 2 Posts Assistant Chief ICT Officer(Management Information Systems,MIS) Grade 11 – 2 Posts Assistant Chief ICT Officer(Communication) Grade 11 – 2 Posts ICT Officer(User Support Services) Grade ABC – 6 Posts ICT Officer(Maintenance) Grade ABC – 5 Posts Chief ICT Officer(Internet and Email Services) Grade 12 – 1 Post Chief ICT Officer(System Administration) Grade 12 – 1 Post Chief ICT Officer(Maintenance) Grade 12 – 1 Post

    Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

    Either a BSc. Degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering/Computer Science or Computer
    Networks or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification OR a Higher Diploma in a relevant field plus three (3) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF).
    Possess the following: technical skills in Telecommunications Infrastructure and Service management, effective communication and good interpersonal skills and good systems analytical skills.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    Implementation, maintenance, and support of ICT Systems in line with the established standards
    Training of users in and provision of support for proper use and access to ICT resources and services
    Implementation of client-level ICT configurations to minimize host vulnerabilities
    Management of assigned segments of the ICT system
    Documentation of ICT infrastructure and related services
    Identification of skills requirements and recommendation of appropriate training
    Identification of tools, services and facility requirements
    Implementation of ICT policies and standards
    Support in development, implementation and maintenance of ICT systems
    Support and maintenance of ICT system of websites
    Any other relevant duties as may be prescribed by the Head of Unit/Section/Department
     

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  • Senior ICT Officer (Management Information System – MIS)- 5 Positions Senior ICT Officer (Network Infrastruture ) Senior ICT Officer (Internet & Email Services) Senior ICT Officer (Database Administration) Senior ICT Officer (System Administration) Senior ICT Officer (ICT Security) – 2 Positions Senior ICT Officer (User Support Services ) – 16 Positions Senior ICT Officer (Maintenance) Senior ICT Officer (Voice Services) Senior ICT Officer (Telephone Operations) – 4 Positions Senior ICT Officer (Multimedia Services) – 3 Positions

    Senior ICT Officer (Management Information System – MIS)- 5 Positions Senior ICT Officer (Network Infrastruture ) Senior ICT Officer (Internet & Email Services) Senior ICT Officer (Database Administration) Senior ICT Officer (System Administration) Senior ICT Officer (ICT Security) – 2 Positions Senior ICT Officer (User Support Services ) – 16 Positions Senior ICT Officer (Maintenance) Senior ICT Officer (Voice Services) Senior ICT Officer (Telephone Operations) – 4 Positions Senior ICT Officer (Multimedia Services) – 3 Positions

    AD/9/194/23 – 5 POSTS
    Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

    Either a BSc. Degree OR a Higher in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution, plus five (5) years experience at the level of ICT Officer Grade ABC. In addition, must have at least one (1) year experience in systems/ software development.
    Possess the following: technical skills in systems development; effective communication and good interpersonal skills; good system implementation skills; ability to work with limited supervision in information systems teams and sound systems analytical and diagnostic skills.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    To analyze, design, construct, implement, maintain and support information systems on varied platforms in line with the established standards.
    To implement software security features.
    To adequately document developed systems.
    To train users on rolled out systems.
    To perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director (MIS).

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  • PhD Fellow (Quantitative Genetics of Black Soldier Fly ), Flygene Project in Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Study Coordinator – Pro -Act Project

    PhD Fellow (Quantitative Genetics of Black Soldier Fly ), Flygene Project in Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Study Coordinator – Pro -Act Project

    AD/9/193/23 – 1 POST
    The Project
    The University of Nairobi, in collaboration with Aarhus University’s Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (AU-QGG), the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), and Makerere University (MU), has received funding from the DANIDA Fellowship Centre (DFC) for a project on sustainable and efficient insect production for livestock feed through selective breeding (FLYgene). The project aims to improve the quantity and quality of Black Soldier Fly products through selective breeding in Kenya and Uganda. It will generate new knowledge in Black Soldier Fly (BSF) genetics, genomics, and phenomics for designing sustainable breeding programs in Kenya and Uganda. The project will bring together a multi-disciplinary team of entomologists, geneticists, bioinformaticians, electronic and computer engineers, and nutritionists to investigate innovative BSF phenotyping and family identification systems before establishing a breeding program. The project results are expected to lead to job creation opportunities and climate-friendly bio-waste management in a circular bioeconomy and cover several UN Sustainable Development Goals. To successfully implement the assignment, the Project seeks to competitively fill the following position.
    The position
    Reporting to the Project teams at the University of Nairobi, AU-QGG, ICIPE, JKAUT, and MU, the position entails carrying out quantitative genetics’ tasks in the FLYgene project. The PhD fellowship will focus on genetic parameters estimation for prioritized Black Soldier Fly (BSF) traits with the goal of implementing selective breeding programs in Kenya and Uganda. It also involves recording of phenotypes in founder BSF populations, estimation of genetic parameters, and developing breeding value prediction models.
    Location
    This is a full-time position based in Nairobi. The PhD position will be primarily based at the University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya, with a minimum of one year research stay at Aarhus University (AU), Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (AU-QGG), Denmark, with a possibility of double-degree arrangement (AU-UoN) depending on availability of additional funding.
    Job specifications

    Have an MSc. in Animal Breeding and Genetics or an equivalent degree recognized by the UoN Senate.
    Have solid knowledge of quantitative genetics, statistics, and animal breeding.
    Have a good publication record, commensurate with their research experience.
    Having prior research experience on BSF would be an added advantage.
    Be available to start working on as soon as possible.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Conduct high-quality research leading to practical impact and publications in high-impact journals (must beready to work towards publishing a minimum of one quality paper per year).
    Contribute to research capacity building, including the training of undergraduate and MSc students in the Principal Investigator’s (PI) Department.

    Key skills/ experience required include:

    Have good skills in scientific programming, at ease with Linux and the R language and other software such as DMU or ASREML.

    Personal attributes:

    Strong analytical, organizational and communication (in English, both oral and written) skills.
    Highly motivated and independent with strong research skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
    Be a person of integrity and have an eye for details.

    Terms of appointment

    The appointment is for one year and is renewable based on satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and the availability of funds.

    Tenure

    The PhD Fellowship is for a period of thirty-six (36) months.

    Salary and benefits

    The position offers an attractive salary in addition to professional and personal development for the duration of the project.

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  • Manager – Network Infrastructure, ICTC Manager – User Support Services, ICTC – 4 Positions Manager – ICT Maintenance, ICTC Manager – Communication, ICTC Project Leader, MIS , ICTC – 8 Positions

    Manager – Network Infrastructure, ICTC Manager – User Support Services, ICTC – 4 Positions Manager – ICT Maintenance, ICTC Manager – Communication, ICTC Project Leader, MIS , ICTC – 8 Positions

    REF – AC/9/187/23
    Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

    MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science or Electrical/ Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualifications plus five (5) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer, Grade 12 OR BSc. in the above mentioned plus ten (10) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must: have worked in network management in a corporate environment for at least five (5) years, have at least three (3) years experience in Network team management and have professional certifications in Networking
    Possess the following: technical skills in network infrastructure and service management, effective communication and interpersonal skills and good systems analytical skills

    Duties and responsibilities:

    To plan, design, implement and manage network infrastructure per the established policies, standards and procedures.
    To carry out need assessments to define and implement network infrastructure projects.
    To formulate, implement and maintain robust network infrastructure security mechanisms.
    Monitor and fine-tune the performance of network infrastructure.
    To oversee the implementation, maintenance and support of network infrastructure.
    To identify skill requirements and implement appropriate training.
    To identify tools, services, facility requirements, and advice on procurement.
    To perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director (CNIS)
     

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  • Deputy Director (Consultancy, Innovation and Research & Development (R&D) Coordination ), Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC), Central Administration Deputy Director, Management Information Systems – 2 Positions Deputy Director, Data Centre and Network Infrastructure Services Deputy Director, Communication

    Deputy Director (Consultancy, Innovation and Research & Development (R&D) Coordination ), Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC), Central Administration Deputy Director, Management Information Systems – 2 Positions Deputy Director, Data Centre and Network Infrastructure Services Deputy Director, Communication

    ADVERT REF AC/9/183/23 – 1 POST
    Job specifications (Applicants shall have)

    Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with over ten (10) years of experience, three (3) of which are at Grade 13. In addition they must have the following: at least five (5) years of experience in undertaking ICT consultancies, at least (10) years of ICT technical experience and at least 3 years managerial experience
    Possess the following: a good track record for research, innovation and development managerial skills preferably gained from a corporate environment, technical skills in Information Systems at bachelors level, good communication skills and ability to provide leadership in the fields of Information Systems and Research & Development
    Must be a person of high integrity

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    To create a framework for identifying R&D projects and innovations that are amenable for further development and production to meet the needs of the University
    To identify and assemble teams to work on various R&D projects
    To source funding from within and outside the University to address the financial requirements of the various projects
    To nurture and develop industry-ICT Centre linkages and collaborations on various projects and research areas
    To identify and handle consultancy projects
    To liaise with other departments of the University to create synergy and stronger teams to address multidisciplinary R&D projects where ICT can be of benefit.
    To develop and enforce quality control mechanisms for product development and projects implementation in the ICT Centre, including software and networks
    To develop patents from our ICT innovations and products as well as ensure Intellectual Property protection of ICT research and innovations
    To assist the University in enforcing IP protection and copyrights by using ICT
    To monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan
    To assist enforce punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at the workplace for section staff
    To actualize the Service Charter requirements
    To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT 

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  • Chief Technologist Grade 12, Department of Diagnostic, Imaging and Radiation Medicine

    Chief Technologist Grade 12, Department of Diagnostic, Imaging and Radiation Medicine

    AC/9/182/23 – 1 POST

    Applicants to be holders of either a Master’s degree in Medical Imaging Science plus 5 years experience at the level of Senior Technologist Grade DEF or Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging or a related field from a recognized learning Institution plus seven (7) years’ experience at the level of Senior Technologist grade DEF (9/10).

    Duties and responsibilities

    The successful candidate will be among other assignments be expected to provide technical leadership and supervise technical staff, participate in participate in research and supervision of both post and undergraduate students

    NOTESCLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 

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