Meru University (MUST) Vacancies (264 Jobs)

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) wishes to  recruit qualified and

dedicated staff to fill the following vacant positions.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
PROFESSORS – GRADE 15 – MUST/ACA/01/17  (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Professor in the following areas:-

1.            Food Science

2.            Human Nutrition and Dietetics

3.            Plant Breeder

4.            Agricultural Economics

5.            Business Management

6.            Economics

7.            Procurement & Logistics

8.            Computer Science

9.            Computer Security and Forensics

10.         Artificial Intelligence

11.         Information/Library Science

12.         Mechanical Engineering

13.         Civil Engineering

14.         Electrical/Electronics Engineering

15.         Biosystems Engineering

16.         Architecture

17.         Health Systems Management

18.         Public Health/Environmental Health

19.         Community Health

20.         Clinical Medicine

21.         Health Records and Information Management

22.         Nursing

23.         Applied Statistics

24.         Theoretical Physics

25.         Actuarial Science

26.         Nuclear Physics

27.         Material Science

28.         Electronics

29.         Geophysics

30.         Organic Chemistry

31.         Industrial Chemistry

32.         Physical Chemistry

33.         Pure Mathematics

34.         Applied Mathematics

35.         Statistics

Applicants must have:

§     An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university

§     At least three (3) years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent and research experience

§     A minimum of sixty (60) publication points since attaining Associate Professorship or equivalent of which at least forty (40) should be from refereed scholarly journals

§     Supervised a minimum of five (5) postgraduate students to completion, at least two (2) at doctoral level

§     Demonstrated leadership ability

§     Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent

§     Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

§     Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned Conferences, Seminars or workshops

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS – GRADE 14 – MUST/ACA/02/17  (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Associate Professor in the following areas:-

1.            Food Science

2.            Human Nutrition and Dietetics

3.            Plant Breeder

4.            Animal Breeder

5.            Agricultural Economics

6.            Business Management

7.            Economics

8.            Procurement & Logistics

9.            Computer Science

10.         Computer Security and Forensics

11.         Artificial Intelligence

12.         Information/Library Science

13.         Mechanical Engineering

14.         Civil Engineering

15.         Electrical/Electronics Engineering

16.         Biosystems Engineering

17.         Architecture

18.         Mathematics Education

19.         Health Systems Management

20.         Public Health/Environmental Health

21.         Community Health

22.         Clinical Medicine

23.         Health Records and Information Management

24.         Nursing

25.         Applied Statistics

26.         Theoretical Physics

27.         Actuarial Science

28.         Pure Mathematics

29.         Applied Mathematics

30.         Statistics

31.         Botany

32.         Entomology

33.         Nuclear Physics

34.         Material Science

35.         Electronics

36.         Geophysics

37.         Organic Chemistry

38.         Industrial Chemistry

39.         Physical Chemistry

Applicants must have:
An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University
At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university as a Senior Lecturer or Senior Researcher/Industry experience or equivalent
Supervised a minimum of four (4) post-graduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student since being appointed Senior Lecturer
A minimum of forty eight (48) publication points as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent; of which at least thirty two (32) should be from refereed scholarly journals
Demonstrated leadership ability
Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research fellow
Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned Conferences, Seminars or workshops
LECTURERS – GRADE 12 – MUST/ACA/04/17  (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Lecturer in the following areas:-

1.            Food Science

2.            Floriculture and Landscaping

3.            Animal Nutrition

4.            Economics

5.            Procurement and Logistics

6.            Mechanical Engineering

7.            Mechatronics Engineering

8.            Civil Engineering

9.            Electrical/ Electronics Engineering

10.         Biosystems Engineering

11.         Architecture

12.         Information/Library Science

13.         Health Systems Management

14.         Clinical Medicine

15.         Health Records and Information Management

16.         Public Health/Environmental Health

17.         Community Health

18.         Nursing (1 post each for the following; Midwifery, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Community Health)

19.         Actuarial Science

20.         Pure Mathematics

21.         Applied Mathematics

22.         Statistics

23.         Molecular Biology

24.         Parasitology

25.         Microbiology

26.         Biochemistry

27.         Botany

28.         Entomology

29.         Nuclear Physics

30.         Material Science

31.         Electronics

32.         Geophysics

33.         Organic Chemistry

34.         Industrial Chemistry

35.         Physical Chemistry

36.         Analytical Chemistry

37.         Computer Science

38.         Computer Security and Forensics

Applicants must have:
An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

OR

A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University (in special cases like Medicine and Architecture ) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or in research or in industry.
A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
Registered or be registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

SENIOR LECTURERS – GRADE 13 – MUST/ACA/03/17  (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Senior Lecturer in the following areas:-

1.            Food Science

2.            Human Nutrition and Dietetics

3.            Horticulture

4.            Agricultural Economics

5.            Economics

6.            Cooperative Management

7.            Procurement & Logistics

8.            Computer Science

9.            Computer Security and Forensics

10.         Artificial Intelligence

11.         Information/Library Science

12.         Mechanical Engineering

13.         Civil Engineering

14.         Electrical/Electronics Engineering

15.         Biosystems Engineering

16.         Architecture

17.         Health Systems Management

18.         Clinical Medicine

19.         Health Records and Information Management

20.         Public Health/Environmental Health

21.         Community Health

22.         Nursing (1 post each for the following; Midwifery, Medical- Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Community Health)

23.         Applied Statistics

24.         Theoretical Physics

25.         Actuarial Science

26.         Pure Mathematics

27.         Applied Mathematics

28.         Statistics

29.         Molecular Biology

30.         Parasitology

31.         Microbiology

32.         Biochemistry

33.         Botany

34.         Entomology

35.         Nuclear Physics

36.         Material Science

37.         Electronics

38.         Geophysics

39.         Organic Chemistry

40.          Physical Chemistry

41.         Analytical Chemistry

Applicants must have:
An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience.
Successfully supervised at least three (3) post-graduate Students to completion since being appointed Lecturer or equivalent.
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.
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.
Evidence of winning grants either individually or as a group since being appointed as a Lecturer.
Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

LECTURERS – GRADE 12 – MUST/ACA/04/17  (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Lecturer in the following areas:
Food Science

1.                Floriculture and Landscaping

2.                Animal Nutrition

3.                Economics

4.                Procurement and Logistics

5.                Business Management

6.                Mechanical Engineering

7.                Mechatronics Engineering

8.                Civil Engineering

9.                Electrical/ Electronics Engineering

10.             Biosystems Engineering

11.             Architecture

12.             Information/Library Science

13.             Health Systems Management

14.             Clinical Medicine

15.             Health Records and Information Management

16.             Public Health/Environmental Health

17.             Community Health

18.             Nursing (1 post each for the following; Midwifery, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Community Health)

19.             Actuarial Science

20.             Pure Mathematics

21.             Applied Mathematics

22.             Statistics

23.             Molecular Biology

24.             Parasitology

25.             Microbiology

26.             Biochemistry

27.             Botany

28.             Entomology

29.             Nuclear Physics

30.             Material Science

31.             Electronics

32.             Geophysics

33.             Organic Chemistry

34.             Industrial Chemistry

35.             Physical Chemistry

36.             Analytical Chemistry

37.             Computer Science

38.             Computer Security and Forensics

Applicants must have:
An earned Ph.D or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.

OR

A Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University (in special cases like Medicine and Architecture ) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level or in research or in industry.
A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers.
Registered or be registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Evidence of attendance and contribution at learned conferences, seminars or workshops.

TUTORIAL FELLOW – GRADE 11 – MUST/ACA/05/17

Applicants are invited for post of Tutorial Fellow in the following areas:

1.                Food Science (1 post)

2.                Agriculture (1 post)

3.                Economics (2 posts)

4.                Co-operative Management (1 post)

5.                Civil Engineering (1 post)

6.                Mechanical Engineering (1 post)

7.                Electrical/Electronic Engineering (1 post)

8.                Mechatronics Engineering (1 post)

9.                Biosystems Engineering (1 post)

10.             Architecture (1 post)

11.             Information/Library Science (1 post)

12.             Computer Security and Forensics (1 post)

13.             Computer Science (1 post)

14.             Public Health/Environmental Health (3 posts)

15.             Health Systems Management (3 posts)

16.             Health Management and Leadership (3 posts)

17.             Clinical Medicine (3 posts)

18.             Health Records and Information Management (3 posts)

19.             Community Health (3posts)

20.             Nursing (1 post each for the following; Midwifery, Medical- Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Community Health)

21.             Actuarial Science (2 posts)

22.             Pure Mathematics (1 post)

23.             Applied Mathematics (1 post)

24.             Statistics (1 post)

25.             Analytical Chemistry (1 post)

26.             Microbiology (1 post)

27.             Biochemistry (1 post)

28.             Botany (1 post)

29.             Nuclear Physics (1 post)

30.             Material Science (1 post)

31.             Electronics (1 post)

32.             Geophysics (1 post)

33.             Organic Chemistry (1 post)

34.             Industrial Chemistry (1 post)

35.             Analytical Chemistry (1 post)

Applicants must:
Have a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma or equivalent and a Master’s degree qualification from accredited and recognized University in the relevant field.
Be registered/ registrable for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification.
Be registered /registrable with the relevant professional body (Where applicable).

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR – GRADE 11 -MUST/ACA/06/17 (1 POST)

Applicants are invited for post of Learning Management System Administrator.

Applicants must:

§     Have a Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related field from accredited and recognized university

§     Have a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related field from accredited and recognized university.

§     Have training in Learning Management Systems.

§     Have knowledge in web-based technologies.

§     Have competence in database management.

§     Have at least three (3) years working experience with Moodle, Blackboard or similar online educational platforms in a busy institution of higher learning.

TECHNOLOGISTS – GRADE 5/6  – MUST/ACA/07/17 (1 POST IN EACH CATEGORY)

Applicants are invited for post of Technologist in Environmental Health, Botany, Biochemistry, Zoology and Medical Engineering.

Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Environmental Health, Botany, Biochemistry, Zoology, and Medical Engineering from a recognized institution. In addition, the applicant must:

Applicants must:
Have KCSE mean grade C (Plain) and above
Be computer literate.
Show exemplary work performance.
Have 2 years working experience.

EDUCATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIST – GRADE 5/6 – MUST/ACA/08/17 (1 POST)

Applicants are invited for post of Technologist in Education Communication and Technology

Applicants must be holders of Diploma in ICT/Media Technology. In addition, the applicant must:
Have KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above.
Show exemplary work performance.
Have over 3 years’ experience in producing materials for teaching/training teachers – Audio, visual, radio script, voice auditing, microteaching preparations projects, ECT related workshops.

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TECHNOLOGIST- GRADE 5/6  – MUST/ACA/09/17 (1 POST)
Applicants are invited for post of Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist
Applicants must have a Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.

In addition, the applicant must have the following:

§     KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above.

§     Be registered by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).

§     A valid practice by Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).

§     Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

NURSING SKILLS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – GRADE 8/9 – MUST/ACA/10/17 (2 POSTS)
Applicants are invited for the post of Nursing Skills Laboratory Technician.
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized University. In addition, the applicant must have:
Two (2) years clinical experience in either one of the following areas:

Midwifery, Medical-Surgical, Critical Care Nursing, Pediatrics Nursing, Psychiatry/ Mental health Nursing or Community Health Nursing
A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
Registered by Nursing Council of Kenya
Be an active member of a professional body.
Clinical teaching experience will be an added advantage.

PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER – GRADE 7/8 – MUST/ACA/11/17 (1 POST)

Applicants are invited for post of Public Health Officer.
Applicants must be holders of Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Environmental Health from a recognized institution. In addition, the applicant must:
Be computer literate.
Show exemplary work performance.
Have 5 years as a Public Health Officer.
Be a member of the Association of Public Health Officers.
Have a valid practicing license.

ADMINISTRATION POSITIONS

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – GRADE 13 – MUST/ADM/01/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

MBA (finance option) or any related field from a recognized University.
At least five (5) years relevant work experience in the Finance Department of an institution of higher learning, public or private sector.
CPA (K)
Demonstrate competence in International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS).
Must have competence in Micro soft Navision accounting/finance modules.
Show exemplary work performance.

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER II – GRADE 11 – MUST/ADM/02/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

A Masters degree (Human Resource Option) from a recognized University.
At least three (3) years relevant work experience in the Human Resource Department of an institution of higher learning, public or private sector.
Have professional qualification such as CPS, post graduate Diploma in HRM or equivalent from a recognized institution
Demonstrate competence in Human Resource Information Management systems.
Show exemplary work performance.
Be registered by a professional body.

Applicants should:
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT  – GRADE 9 – MUST/ADM/03/17 (3 POSTS)

Applicants should have:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (Human Resource Option) or equivalent from a recognized university.
At least three (3) years relevant working experience in an institution of higher learning, public or private sector.
Show exemplary work performance.
Demonstrate competence in Human Resource Information Management systems.

FARM SUPERVISOR – GRADE 7/8 – MUST/ADM/04/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

A Diploma in Agriculture.
At least five (5) years in a busy commercial farm enterprise.
Show exemplary work performance.

FARM WORKER – GRADE 2 – MUST/ADM/05/17 (2 POSTS)

Applicants should have:
KCSE mean grade D (plain) or above.
At least two (2) years experience as a farm worker.

SPORTS / GAMES ASSISTANT OFFICER II – GRADE 8 – MUST/ADM/06/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education
At least two (2) years’ experience in an institution of higher learning.
Show exemplary work performance.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – GRADE 8 – MUST/ADM/07/17 (4 POSTS)

Applicants should have:-
A Bachelor’s degree with First Class or Upper Second from a recognized University
Two (2) years administrative experience in an institution of higher learning either private or public.
Show exemplary work performance.
Demonstrate competence in Management Information Systems.

ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR – GRADE 8 – MUST/ADM/08/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:
Bachelor of Commerce or related degree (with an accounting option).
CPA K
At least 2 years’ experience in Internal Audit of public institutions.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and report writing skills.
The ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge of the current auditing standards and practices.

HOUSE KEEPER – GRADE 7 – MUST/ADM/09/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:
A Diploma in Institutional Management or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized institution.
At least six (6) years’ relevant experience.
Computer literate and ability to generate housekeeping reports.
First Aid skills.
Obtain clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics and Anti-Corruption

SECRETARY – GRADE 6  – MUST/ADM/10/17 (8 POSTS)

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

    Business English III
    Secretarial Duties II
    Office Management II
    Shorthand III (100wpm)
    Typewriting 50 wpm
    Proficiency in computer applications.
    At least three (3) years’ experience preferably in an institution of higher learning

MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC I – GRADE 5 – MUST/ADM/11/17 (1 POST)

Applicants should have:

    Motor vehicle Mechanics Trade certificate I
    KCSE D (plain) and above
    Driving License class ABCE
    PSV for Institution driver
    Certificate of Defensive driving
    Certificate in First Aid
    At least six (6) years’ experience in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

JANITOR I – GRADE 4 – MUST/ADM/12/17 (2 POSTS)

Applicants should have:

 KCSE D+ (plus) and above.

    On-the-job training or service in the disciplined forces.
    Certificate in First Aid.
    At least four (4) years’ relevant experience.

 JANITOR II – GRADE 3 – MUST/ADM/13/17 (5 POSTS)

Applicants should have:

 KCSE Grade D+ (plus) and above.

    On-the-job training or service in the disciplined forces.
    At least two (2) years relevant experience.

Terms & Conditions of Service

§     Successful candidates, for the above positions, will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with Meru University of Science and Technology Terms and Conditions of Service.

§     Application Procedure

§     Applicants should submit two (2) copies of applications specifying the post together with a detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, project grants and awards/scholarships, linkages and community service, e-mail and telephone contacts), copies of certificates and other testimonials. They should also provide names, telephone numbers, contact addresses and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees.

§     Applicants for academic positions are required to indicate whether to be considered for full-time, part- time or adjunct.

§     Applicants must obtain clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service and submit them with their applications.

§     Applicants are also required to fill a job application summary form availed in MUST website and send hard and soft copies to recruitment@must.ac.ke. (Compulsory)

§     Applications in hard copy and referees’ confidential reports should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before Wednesday, 11th October, 2017.

The Vice Chancellor
Meru University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 972 – 60200
MERU

OR 

APPLY ONLINE THROUGH
E: recruitment@must.ac.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Meru University of Science and Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.