Library Assistant Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

Tangaza University

Do you want to work with the best and push your career to a whole new level? As befits an institution of higher learning, we are distinguished for academic excellence, service orientation and a commitment to social transformation according to the gospel values. The following vacancy has arisen within the University and requires to be filled.

JOB TITLE: LIBRARY ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY
REPORTS TO: CHIEF LIBRARIAN
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: CONTRACT

Position Summary:

Supports the operations of the university library, providing essential services to students, faculty, and staff. This role involves assisting with circulation, reference services, acquisitions, processing and maintaining library resources.

Primary Duties and responsibilities:

1. Running Plagiarism test for all students works.
2. Have a knowledge on Institutional Repository and its functions.
3. Conducts e- resources training and answers queries when necessary.
4. Conducts library orientation and participating in professional activities, such as E-resource week/ Research and book
week.
5. Performs data entry and data cleaning
6. Preparing book orders, coordinate acquisitions, receiving and assigning accessioning numbers.
7. Charging and discharging of information materials in the circulation and filling interlibrary loan forms.
8. Assist in Coordinating payment of orders through University’s credit card or cash from the finance office.
9. Preparing journal orders, acquisitions, receiving and processing the same.
10. Manage day to day operations of the journal library: accessioning, display, shelving, listing new titles and articles and
sorting out journals for binding.
11. Is responsible for classification of reading materials & assigning information materials their various subjects,
descriptors and classification numbers.
12. Does book shelving, processing, labeling, accessioning and stamping i.e. assigning accession numbers to the newly
acquired information materials; pocket pasting and making corrections to the old accession numbers following the
correct procedures.
13. Assists in record editing i.e. editing and making corrections to the existing catalogs
14. Information dissemination to all students and faculty.

Qualifications and Experiences:

  1. Must be a holder of a degree in Library Information Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  2. Must be conversant with LC Classification System, Resource description and Access (RDA) and the Koha Library System.
  3. 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
  4. Have skills in inter Library lending.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

  1. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Tools.
  2. Ability to organize and prioritize own work activities within established guidelines with minimal supervision.
  3. Ability to provide professional and service relationships with University staff, students, alumni, users from other higher education institutions and registered members of the public.
  4. Must possess excellent communication skills.
  5. Ability to work with people of diverse cultures and different Nationalities.
  6. Conversant with Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010

Application Requirements:

  • Letter of Introduction including your salary expectation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copies of relevant certification
  • Three (3) recommendation letters from recognized persons/institutions including one from a local religious leader who
  • can speak to your character.

Submit your applications by 6th December, 2024 indicating your daytime contacts to: 

 

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Tangaza University
P.O. BOX 15055-00509
NAIROBI
E-mail to vacancies@tangaza.ac.ke


Tangaza University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color religion, age, sex, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.


NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and given a copy of detailed job description.
Please indicate the position applied as subject of the email.

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Procurement Intern Opportunity in Kenya

Hekima University College

Hekima University College, a Constituent College of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, invites application from suitably qualified candidates for the:
 

Position: Procurement Intern
Job Type: Internship
Location: Nairobi, Kenya


Job Specification Duties and Responsibilities:     

  • To carry out inventory of HUC items, keep due custody and update inventory as required of all items
  • · Keep track of the fixed assets and update the accounts office from time to time
  • · To carry out purchases of orders approved through the requisition process or otherwise approved by HUC (including initiating, placing, timing, distributing, tracking and reconciling orders)
  • · To sign on requisition before final approval to ensure that the requested item is not already in any of the stores or that it is not an item that need not to be purchased at any given time
  • · Anticipate items needed in the college, keep an impress and account for the same at month end or as required
  • · To assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
  • · To prepare an appropriate service level agreement with supplier.
  • · To properly monitor and evaluate the performance of suppliers according to an appropriate Service Level Agreement, and report on this to the DPAF on a regular basis.
  • · Work with HoDs to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
  • · Manage all deliveries ensuring procedures are followed and items are timely delivered
  • · Maintain good relationships with suppliers and renegotiate prices on a regular basis
  • · Develop strategies for sourcing suppliers
  • · Conduct a regular asset stock taking
  • · Make purchase policy analysis, evaluations and recommendations
  • · Any other duties that may be assigned by management related to procurement office

Minimum Requirements

  • · Bachelors in Procurement or related degree;
  • · Quantifiable experience in related field
  • · Mature

 Skills Required

  • · Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Database
  • · Knowledge of accounting softwares (Quickbooks, ERPs)

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving

  • · Communication

  • · Team Collaboration

  • · Time Management

  • · Adaptability

  • · Customer Service

  • · Attention to Detail

Values:

Honesty, trustworthiness, team player.

Application Procedure:                        

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit hard/soft copies of their applications, together with their up-dated curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and three letters of recommendation. 

Please submit the above documentation on or before Monday 2nd December 2024 to: vacancies@hekima.ac.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews for this position.

Please note that Hekima University College does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.

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ICT Personnel Job Vacancy in Kenya

Hekima University College 

Hekima University College, a Constituent College of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, invites application from suitably qualified candidates for the:

Position: ICT Personnel
Job Type: Full time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Specification Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users
  • Installing and maintaining computer systems
  • Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards and policies.
  • Assess the effectiveness of technology resources already in use or of those new systems from various perspectives such as: technical skills, skills based human and financial perspectives.
  • Compiling overall systems documentation for the college
  • Familiar with online teaching and ability to develop academic management systems
  • Drawing and scheduling preventive maintenance;
  • Administering and maintaining web and database server’s
  • Installing server systems for the college activities;
  • Documenting college network configurations and passwords of critical systems
  • Creating and administering network users’ control, rights and permissions;
  • Ensuring systems are backed up;
  • Ensuring the security of server data from unauthorized access; and enforcing and implementing ICT policies and procedures.
  • Training other employees on how to use computer programmes and hardware, develop and maintain adequate documentation for systems

Minimum Requirements

  • At least (3) years relevant work experience in ICT;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, Business Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Certification from relevant professional bodies in either CCNA, N+, A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Membership of an ICT professional body
  • Proficiency in computer applications; configuring, administering and maintaining network technologies and equipment’s i.e work stations for IP/IPX based, LAN- DHCP client/server monitoring servers, backup management, reporting and recovering- virus protection and eradication, analysis of security
  • Be conversant with programming skills
  • Be conversant with Linux servers.
  • Able to construct new websites and maintain the College websites
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills Required 

  • Fiber Splicing
  • · Programming Skills – writing and maintaining university software solutions
  • · Library Management Systems (eg KOHA, Dspace, OJS)
  • · Knowledge on Cyber Security
  • · Database Management – Handling academic and administrative databases
  • · Web Development – Designing and maintaining university websites
  • · Diagnosing and fixing hardware/software issue
  • · Managing cloud services for data storage and collaboration
  • · Managing and maintaining campus networks

Soft Skills   

  • Problem-Solving
  • · Communication
  • · Team Collaboration
  • · Time Management
  • · Adaptability
  • · Customer Service
  • · Attention to Detail
  • Values:
  • Honesty, trustworthiness.

Application Procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit hard/soft copies of their applications, together with their up-dated curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and three letters of recommendation. Please submit the above documentation on or before Monday 2nd December 2024 to: vacancies@hekima.ac.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews for this position.

Please note that Hekima University College does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
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Sustainable Livelihoods Officer Career Opportunity in Kenya

SHOFCO Overview

Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is an internationally recognized grassroots organization that unlocks the potential of urban slum dwellers to lead hopeful and fulfilling lives. SHOFCO disrupts survival mode by providing critical services including health care, clean water, education, and economic empowerment; and linking these efforts to a community-led advocacy platform. SHOFCO currently impacts over 2.4 million people across 17 urban slums in Kenya and is the largest employer in Kibera. SHOFCO is a trusted name and service provider in Kibera with a 10-year track record. For more information, please visit www.shofco.org / www.shofcosacco.com

Job Overview

To be responsible for empowering youths and women in leading sustainable lives, improving their living standards and to independently generate income through employment and enterprise development

 

Location – Kibera

Department – Sustainable Livelihoods

Rank – Program Officer

Grade  – G8

Reports  to Head- Sustainable Livelihoods

Direct reports – Regional Sustainable Livelihoods Coordinators

Work Pattern/Hours – Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM


Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • In consultation with the Head- Sustainable Livelihoods, support in planning, implementation, supervision and oversight of sustainable livelihoods program for achievement of program objectives
  • Oversee, Supervise, and lead the Sustainable Livelihoods Regional Coordinators in the implementation of all assigned project activities in SHOFCO Sustainable Livelihoods department as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with SHOFCO program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
  • Prepare and share work plans for all components of the program.
  • Support and Provide technical leadership helping ensure the development and implementation of innovative youth employment strategies that address skills need of youths, especially for young women and youths.
  • Support the undertaking of labour market assessments to inform the design and roll-out of skills development and employment interventions.
  • Link new and emerging youth entrepreneurs and youth workforce entrants with relevant services such as business development support, job search support, financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills, SHOFCO SACCO, private sector actors for employment linkage, value chain actors for market linkage, financial service providers for youth-friendly financial products and services.
  • Map out and foster effective partnership, representation, and outreach with key stakeholders including Government ministries, TVET institutions, employers, finance institutions, NGOs the private sector among others who can offer job/internship placements for employability
  •  Identify and participate in Youth & Education Technical Working Groups with relevant stakeholders and partners to build strategic relationships and influence relevant policy and regulatory reforms for improved access to TVET and employment opportunities.
  • Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
  • Plan and engage in regular project monitoring of the planned activities involving the relevant stakeholders and track the services are delivered with set project indicators, coverage, quality, and inclusiveness.
  • Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is complete with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements.
  • Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.
  • Participate in SHOFCO Youth Programming activities as well as business development initiatives to grow the Youth and women portfolio.
  • Ensure all program staff understand goals and objectives and their individual  responsibilities.
  • Identify capacity gaps and opportunities to strengthen the different components of the program in liaison with the Head of Sustainable Livelihoods.
  • Assist with the recruitment, hiring and on boarding of program staff and conduct quarterly staff performance appraisal. Oversee the different trainings – Entrepreneurship, Employability,
  • Apprenticeship, ICT Skills among others.
  • Support the management and mentorship of program staff, gradually building skills and capacities.
  • Prepare and submit monthly update reports on the projects with program.
  • Oversee recruitments, training and placements of Employability students, Entrepreneurship Training Beneficiaries, TVET students, Apprenticeship among others
  • Support revision and update all training curriculums.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Social Sciences, Youth Affairs, Social Work, Economics, Community Development or a closely related field.

Essential Skills and Key Attributes

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing and managing youth employment, technical/vocational education, or youth livelihoods programs.
  • Strong familiarity with positive youth development frameworks/approaches is highly preferred.
  • Proven ability to build and manage relationships with government agencies, TVET institutions, employers, donors, peer organizations, and local communities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) SAP, Project management tools and experience with other presentation platforms.
  • Experience in developing curricula and delivering training programs for youth audiences.
  • Demonstrated analytical abilities to examine data, research, and information to identify cause-effect relationships and use insights to drive problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization
  • Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
  • Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners.
  • Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
  • Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
  • Ability to collaborate and contribute to a close knit, supportive team environment, and work with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.
  • Efficient, high-capacity self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills. Ability to quickly establish trust and rapport with professional and community stakeholders; comfortable addressing politically sensitive and policy questions with tact and poise.
  • Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
  • Required Languages – English, Kiswahili.

Functional Skills:

  • Adopting practical approaches
  • Making decisions
  • Checking things
  • Taking action

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

  • Establishing rapport
  • Following procedure
  • Upholding standards
  • Understanding people

Disclaimer

SHOFCO does not charge any fee at recruitment process, as the process is free and fair

SHOFCO has zero tolerance to safeguarding and Protection concerns including protection from Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and from any kind of harm

SHOFCO is committed to upholding Gender Equality, Diversity and Social inclusion.

All people are encouraged to apply, including those living with disabilities

Please note; If one is shortlisted for the interview, upon successful application, they will be required to come with a certificate of good conduct, and due diligence will be done before any offer of employment.

 

  • How to Apply

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org with a clear subject line “Sustainable Livelihoods Officer”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 13th August 2024. 
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Lecturer, Clinical Pharmacy Job Vacancy in Kenya

Kabarak University

Position Title: Lecturer, Clinical Pharmacy - KABU01/AD/SC07/31/01/001 

No. of Vacant Positions 1
Application Deadline 23-02-2024
Contract Type PERMANENT
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and skills
  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Clinical Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution
  • OR Must have a Master’s degree in the Relevant Specialization (Clinical Pharmacy) from a recognized academic institution
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the university level after obtaining a Master’s degree
  • The applicant must be a Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya and with a valid practising license
  • Must have at least 24 publication points, of which 16 should be from refereed journals in relevant areas since the last promotion
  • The applicant must also show evidence of community service
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    Lecturer, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Job Vacancy in Kenya

    Kabarak University

    Position Title: Lecturer, Pharmaceutical Chemistry - KABU01/AD/SC07/31/01/003 

    No. of Vacant Positions 1
    Application Deadline 23-02-2024
    Contract Type PERMANENT
    Key Responsibilities
    Qualifications and skills
  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution
  • OR Must have a Master’s degree in the Relevant Specialization (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) from a recognized academic institution
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the university level after obtaining a Master’s degree
  • The applicant must be a Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy and Poisons
  • Must have at least 24 publication points, of which 16 should be from refereed journals in relevant areas since the last promotion
  • The applicant must also show evidence of community service
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    Lecturer, Oncology Job Vacancy in Kenya

    Kabarak University

    Position Title: Lecturer, Oncology - KABU01/AD/SC07/31/01/002

    No. of Vacant Positions 1
    Application Deadline 23-02-2024
    Contract Type PERMANENT
    Key Responsibilities
    Qualifications and skills
  • Must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Oncology Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized academic institution
  • OR Must have a Master’s degree in the Relevant Specialization (Oncology Pharmacy) from a recognized academic institution
  • Must have at least three (3) years of teaching or research experience at the university level after obtaining a Master’s degree
  • The applicant must be a Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy and Poisons
  • Must have at least 24 publication points, of which 16 should be from refereed journals in relevant areas since the last promotion
  • The applicant must also show evidence of community service
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    Tutorial Fellow, Medical Biochemistry Job Vacancy in Kenya

    Kabarak University

    Position Title: Tutorial Fellow, Medical Biochemistry - KABU01/AD/SC07/31/01/004 

    No. of Vacant Positions 1
    Application Deadline 23-02-2024
    Contract Type PERMANENT
    Key Responsibilities
    Qualifications and skills
  • Have Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree qualification from an accredited and recognized university in the relevant field
  • Be registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)or equivalent Doctoral Degree qualification
  • Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
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    Graduate Assistant Pharmacy – Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmaceutics Job Vacancies in Kenya

    Kabarak University

    Position Title: Graduate Assistant Pharmacy – Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmaceutics - KABU01/AD/SC07/31/01/005 


    No. of Vacant Positions 2
    Application Deadline 23-02-2024
    Contract Type 2 YEARS CONTRACT
    Key Responsibilities
    Qualifications and skills
  • Have a Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized academic institution
  • Experience in oncology practice
  • Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Hospital Pharmacy.
  • He/She must be a Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya and with a valid practising license
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    Chief Chef Job Vacancy in Kenya

    Kabarak University

    Position Title: Chief Chef - KABU01/AD/D008/14/02/002 


    No. of Vacant Positions 1
    Application Deadline 28-02-2024
    Contract Type 3 YEARS CONTRACT (RENEWABLE)
    Key Responsibilities
  • Menu Planning
  • Supervise the preparation of all food
  • Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff
  • Oversee the ordering and control of stock levels
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant health, safety and hygiene standards
  • Kitchen/Catering Management: Assist the day-to-day running of the department
  • Qualifications and skills
  • Diploma in Food Production from Kenya Utalii College or its equivalent
  • Good knowledge of food production principles and practices
  • Excellent knowledge in all production sections
  • Must hold a valid food handlers certificate
  • Experience in institutions of higher learning is an added advantage
  • A minimum of five (5) years of working experience in a 4 star hotel kitchen in a similar position
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