University of Nairobi UON Careers

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa’s high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.

REF AC/9/190/23 – 1 POST

Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

• MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science; Information Systems; Electrical 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 fields plus ten (10) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must have: at least seven (7) years in a corporate environment and at least three (3) years of experience in team management
• Possess the following: technical skills in service management, good systems diagnostic and analytical skills and effective communication and good interpersonal skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To provide leadership in developing, implementing, and enforcing ICT Policies and reviewing the User Support Policies and standards.
• To design procedures and systems for user support and maintenance activities
• Prepare budgets and procure computer hardware, software, services and related facilities.
• To provide users with consultancy in ICT matters, including providing technical representations in ICT-related meetings and committees.
• To manage and supervise ICT projects, resources and services and provide users with a liaison interface to the ICT Directorate resources
• Provide support to users on MIS systems and ensure availability.
• To facilitate, coordinate and carry out all ICT-related training
• Ensure all faculties website content is uploaded and regularly updated
• To communicate relevant User Support and Maintenance information to users
• To manage, coordinate and support all online events within the faculty support clusters
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT

Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to  [email protected]
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 29 September. 2023 

REF AD/7/94/23, I POST
The Position

• The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciences, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAPAMR Kenya) Project. This is a five (5) year CDC project that will be conducted in three (3) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital and The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.

Location

• This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, its holder reports to the Project Principal Investigator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Database management and maintenance
• Developing M&E guidelines, data collection, management and analysis protocols
• Ensuring source documents are safeguarded and that optimal data quality is maintained
• Tabulating program data to generate weekly and quarterly reports
• Maintaining a clean log frame of data queries and how they have been resolved
• Developing standard operating procedures for data management
• Statistical analysis of routine project data
• Resolving data queries and carrying out data trend analysis

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Biometry
• Masters degree in Epidemiology or Biostatistics
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• At least five (5) years of working experience in handling research health information systems
• Experience in writing scientific manuscripts and writing grants
• Demonstrated skills in database development with good analytical and presentation skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience working on an online data entry platform will be an added advantage

Tenure and Terms of Appointment

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment is on contract which can renewed based on performance, mutual agreement and project period.

Notes

Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;

Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;

Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;

The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;

Late applications will not be considered and

Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023

Send your application to [email protected] 

ADVERT REF AD/7/97/23 , I POST
The Position

• The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciences, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAPAMR Kenya) Project. This is a five (5) year CDC project that will be conducted in three (3) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital and The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.

Location

• This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, its holder reports to the Project Principal Investigator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of IPC recommendations and AMR stewardship action plans in the project health facilities to assist with antibiotic selection for common clinical conditions
• Participate in the development of SOPs, clinician handbooks, mentorship framework and guideline documents
• Assist in the development of campaign material on the risk of AMR as per the project’s objectives
• Support the coordination of AMR surveillance activities
• Support data collection on antimicrobial consumption and use in the project sites
• Support the delivery of trainings aimed at building laboratories capacities to undertake AMR surveillance
• Assist the Principal Investigator and the project’s Technical Experts to prepare technical progress reports on project implementation and achievements
• Support the implementation of other AMR related projects

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) degree, recognised by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board
• Registration with Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
• A valid Pharmacy practice license
• At least one (1) year of experience working with donor-funded projects or clinical research
• Demonstrate high level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, and possession excellent communication skills; a team player with report writing and analytical skills

Tenure and Terms of Appointment

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment is on contract which can renewed based on performance, mutual agreement and project period.

Notes

Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;

Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;

Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;

The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;

Late applications will not be considered and

Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023

Send your application to [email protected] 

 REF AD/7/96/23 , I POST
The Position

• The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAPAMR Kenya) Project. This is a five (5) year CDC project that will be conducted in three (3) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital and The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.

Location

• This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, its holder reports to the Project Principal Investigator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing and coordinating project work including establishing and maintaining linkages with participating hospitals and other stakeholders
• Ensure necessary local ethics review board and governmental approvals and renewals are obtained for the project and managing project ethics and human subjects’ protection
• Supervision of site staff, ensuring that appropriate and good quality data is collected and uploaded in a timely manner
• Ensure proper administration of consent procedures and questionnaires
• Assist in training of staff involved in research on project methodologies
• Make weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports of project activities as may be required
• Liaise with the administrator with regard to project purchases and any other administrative issues
• Keep the Principal Investigator updated on all administrative, research and financial activities

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
• A valid General Practice-Medical license
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• At least one (1) year of experience working with donor-funded projects or clinical research
• Experience in AMR surveillance will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate high level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, and position of excellent communication; a team player with report writing and analytical skills

Tenure and Terms of Appointment

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment is on contract which can renewed based on performance, mutual agreement and project period.

Notes

Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;

Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;

Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;

The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;

Late applications will not be considered and

Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023

Send your application to [email protected] 

REF AD/7/95/23, I POST
The Position

• The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the Monitor and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Kenya (MAPAMR Kenya) Project. This is a five (5) year CDC project that will be conducted in three (3) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital and The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital.

Location

• This is a full time position based at the University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, with the holder of the position reporting to the Principal Investigator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the project management team in preparation of annual and activity project budgets
• Assist to ensure that the project team adhere to approved activity implementation budgets
• Liaise with the UON Grant Office in processing of cash advances for project activities
• Assist to ensure that the right accounting documents are presented soon after project activities to clear cash advances
• Assist to confirm that all expenses incurred and paid for are project specific and within the approved budget amount and period
• Work closely with the project administrator to ensure that the relevant documents are attached to all payment request letters
• Receive and analyze project staff monthly time sheets to confirm the accuracy of the filled details
• Ensures consultant invoices correctly reflect timesheet details

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• At least CPA II, Section 4 or equivalent
• Knowledge of MS Office and accounting packages
• At least one (1) year of experience working with donor-funded projects in a similar position or related field
• Demonstrate high level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, and passion of excellent communication; a team player with report writing and analytical skills

Tenure and Terms of Appointment

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment is on contract which can renewed based on performance, mutual agreement and project period.

Notes

Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;

Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;

Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;

The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;

Late applications will not be considered and

Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023

Send your application to [email protected]

AD/6/92/23, 2 POSTS
Background

• The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences (UoN-FHS) received a Sub-Agreement from Health Strat (HS) under the project entitled “Strengthening Capacity towards Sustainable Monitoring and Evaluation & Strategic Information Systems (MESIS)” following an award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant aims to enhance strategic information capacity for HIV/AIDS programs towards sustaining epidemic control in Kenya through monitoring and evaluation and data science through a collaborative effort between HS, UON and Ministry of Health (MOH) through the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCOP).

The Position

• Reporting to the e-Learning Coordinator and the LMS Manager, the e-Learning Content & Support Officers shall provide technical assistance to end users of the learning managing system and content support to ensure the online teaching and learning processes for the faculty run effectively and optimally. The position, as a part of the LMS Help Desk team, will address, troubleshoot, and document Level 1 through Level 3 LMS support while providing top-notch customer service, and expert technical assistance. Additional responsibilities include conversion and/or updating of online content to suit the requirements of the subject matter experts and testing online content before it is launched for learner uptake

Duties and Responsibilities

• First point of contact for user/client inquiries through the ticketing system, emails, and phone calls.
• Upload, publish, and test e-Learning content to ensure proper functionality
• Add or edit entities in the system (users, activities and resources, plugin configurations, calendar management, etc.).
• Set-up and configure new courses as per the relevant requirements
• Perform monitoring of course elements and recommend engagement strategies for courses.
• Create online course content using authoring tools as per instructions given
• Support online course content development and updating/improving of course content on the LMS.
• Assist with the updating and general maintenance of the LMS website.
• Escalate technical bugs and other system issues from identification through resolution
• Generate generic and custom reports from the LMS to inform the administrators and instructors on course usage
• Maintain the integrity of all data on the LMS
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the e-Learning Coordinator and the LMS Manager.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• Minimum experience of 1 year in content conversion or technical support services.
• Experience in authoring online content using tools like Articulate or Adobe Captivate
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Apple Final Cut Pro video or Camtasia Studio and audio production software
• Familiarity with the compliance requirements of an academic institution environment.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong computer skills, including a high level of comfort with web-based applications
• Knowledge of Moodle Learning Management System, including course content management and user administration.
• Web and graphic design skills
• Good communication skills and excellent in time management.
• Good analytical and report writing skills

Terms of appointment

• This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.

Notes

• Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
• Applications and related documents should be forwarded to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
• Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
• The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.ONLY
SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Send your application to [email protected]

AD/6/91/23, 1 POST
Background

• The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences (UoN-FHS) received a Sub-Agreement from Health Strat (HS) under the project entitled “Strengthening Capacity towards Sustainable Monitoring and Evaluation & Strategic Information Systems (MESIS)” following an award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant aims to enhance strategic information capacity for HIV/AIDS programs towards sustaining epidemic control in Kenya through monitoring and evaluation and data science through a collaborative effort between HS, UON and Ministry of Health (MOH) through the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCOP).

The Position

• Reporting to the e-Learning Coordinator and Sub-Recipient Project Director, the LMS Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the teaching and learning processes are possible through the Moodle LMS and build capacity for users (learners, technical support officers, course and category admins, instructors and school administrators) to maximize the benefits of the LMS.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ensure users get the most out of the LMS applications and features and build capacity for technical support officers to handle the everyday LMS logistical requirements and processes.
• Maintain the Learning Management System to ensure optimal functionality and its website to ensure a suitable look and feel and current and updated front pages
• Maintain accurate LMS records and analyze Big Data to gauge effectiveness of trainings and provide advisory reports to the management
• Auditing of compliance of LMS tasks and activities to the University policies and procedures
• Assign roles and responsibilities to team members and corporate clients and define user roles.
• Review eLearning content before it is accessed by the target audience to ensure it meets the agreed organizational standards.
• Make consultations with other internal and external teams in order to implement the best learning practices across the LMS
• Keep track of the freshly uploaded relevant courses, materials, and workshops within the LCMS and monitor for any issues in access and navigational configurations.
• Recognize and resolve the issues that may appear when it comes to course design, its configuration or infrastructure.
• Make sure that the LMS issues are resolved properly and fast to fix bugs and unexpected errors.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the e-Learning Coordinator and the Sub-recipient Project Director.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related field or Equivalent.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum experience of 3 years in learning management systems operations.
• Relevant variety of technical skills that are relevant for LMS management, including PHP language, MySQL, Javascript, web design, graphics design, HTML/CSS, and web 2.0 technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise with diverse stakeholders
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• A solution-oriented team worker with a keen eye for details
• Familiarity with the compliance requirements of an academic institution environment.
• Experience in conversion process and tools for online content.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Terms of appointment

• This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.

Notes

• Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
• Applications and related documents should be forwarded to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
• Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
• The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.ONLY
SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Send your application to [email protected]

AD/6/90/23, 1 POST
The Project

• The University of Nairobi received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in to support implementation of the Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (HIV, FP/RMNCAH, Nutrition and WASH) in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties through the USAID Fahari Ya Jamii Project. This is a five-year project that began in April 2021.

The position

• The Grants Officer is a full-time position, to be based in our office in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Grants and Compliance Manager (GCM), the Grants Officer will be responsible for the administrative management and compliance oversight for sub award agreements. The Grants Officer will support the GCM in preparation of outgoing agreements, disbursements to sub awardees, reconciliations, maintaining grants file and tracker. In addition, this role will build the capacity of the project teams and sub awardees to ensure compliance in the project implementation and management through to closeout. The Grants Officer, in collaboration with the Grants and Compliance Manager will advise staff on contractual and grant issues, management of risks and reporting requirements and donor compliance.

Job specifications

• At a minimum, the Grants Officer will have:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field
• CPA Part 3 Section 5 certificate.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Donor compliance/Grants management
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and any other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience in USAID Rules and Regulations.
• Experience working with Counties Sub awardees will be an added advantage.

Terms of appointment

• This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.

Notes

• Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
• Applications and related documents should be forwarded to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
• Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
• The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.ONLY
SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Send your application to [email protected]

AD/6/81/23 - 1 POST

The Project

• The Antenatal Corticosteroids is a WHO multi Country Action Trial Project aimed at improving outcomes in preterm newborns. It will be conducted in three hospitals in Kenya which include Thika level 5 hospital, Nakuru level 5 hospital and Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Study Coordinator will be expected to work closely with the project (ACTION III) Investigators, Data Manager, Study Site Coordinators and Study Nurses in order to carry out the following duties:

• Coordinating the project related Trainings
• Coordinating recruitment of the needed Staff for the project
• Overseeing project data collection
• Overseeing project data management
• Coordination and facilitation of monitoring and auditing of the project operations
• Maintenance of registers of randomized participants
• Maintenance of effective and ongoing communication with stakeholders
• Performing any other related duty as assigned by supervisor from time to time

Job requirements/Specifications:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Grade C or its equivalent with a pass in English.
• B.Sc Nursing or Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
• Five (5) years working experience in a maternity unit preferably in labour ward and newborn unit.
• Computer literacy
• Experience in basic managerial skills.
• Experience in Clinical research will be an added advantage

Location

• The Study Coordinator will be located in Nairobi, at the University of Nairobi (Kenyatta National Hospital Campus), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Terms of Appointment

• This a one year full time contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. 

Method of Application

NOTES

• Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
• Applications and related documents to be addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
• Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
• The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 20, 2023