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1.Technician (Botanical Garden) Job.

REF: PU/ADV/01/11/2023

This is a temporary/short term position available for three (3) months.

Academic Qualifications

The candidate must have:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany from a recognized Institution.

 OR

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Science, Landscaping, Horticulture or any other related discipline from an accredited and recognized Institution.

Experience

The candidate must:

• Have a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc).
• Be registered with a relevant professional body.
• Experience of working in a higher institution of learning will be an added advantage.

Skills and knowledge

The candidate must have skills in:

•  Leadership skills
•  Technical communication skills
•  Good interpersonal skills
•  Supervisory skills
•  Computer proficiency
•  Teamwork skills
•  Organizational skills

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Technician (Botanical Garden) – Locum will include but not limited to:

• Plan surveys for enrichment planting of Botanical Garden.
• Care for plants in the Botanical Garden.
• Record the development and distribution of plant species within the Garden.
• Train students to properly care for plants and operate equipment.
• Label plants and manage plant inventory.
• Manage Plant Nursery and coordinate sale of Nursey plants.
• Preparation and submission of periodic reports.
• Collect plants and seed for enrichment planting and Nursery establishment.
• Collect data on tree survival rate and growth rate.
• Co-ordinate tree planting activities.
• Write monthly report with data of the above activities.
• Preparation of Annual Work Plans and Budgets for submission to Section Head.
• Enrichment planting within the Garden.
• Guide students and Faculty undertaking practical assignment in the Botanical Garden.
• Organize Outreach Educational programmers.
• Any other duties as assigned by Section Head.

How To Apply

Terms Of Service

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions.

Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,

The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Application should include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply and should attach their National Council for persons with disabilities (NCPWD) Certificate.

Candidates with foreign qualifications Must submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education.

The deadline for submitting application is Tuesday 5th December, 2023 Applications received later than this date will not be considered. 

2.Lecturer in Philosophy Job.

REF: PU/ADV/02/11/2023

This is a university teaching/research position. Appointment is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree qualification in Philosophy, or equivalent from an accredited and recognized University

Experience
The candidate should:

•  Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
•  Have evidence of contribution to the University/Research Institution through activities such as participation in Departmental management, students’ academic /research advising, school or University/Institutional meetings, committee membership, and related matters
•  Demonstrate community involvement (eg. Member of BOG, SMC, etc).

Skills
Applicants should demonstrate

•  Teach/conduct research and supervise students and/or staff
•  Design and develop academic programs and curriculum Publications
• Should have published at least two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching and learning responsibilities

•  Digital and manual processing of examinations to ensure integrity in the grading of students
•  Guidance and counseling of students to provide psychosocial support to enable them to improve their performance, instill professional values, and encourage confidence to work in the industry
•  Administrative work such as consulting with students to mentor them to create awareness of the industry, enhance academic performance, and ensure proper career selection
•  Use listening, interpersonal, and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support to foster the mental stability required for good performance
•  Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges for the efficient running of the department and institution
•  Regular contact liaison with students to teach and provide support
•  Contribute to collaborative decision-making with colleagues on academic content and the assessment of students’ work to ensure the quality of teaching
•  Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students to ensure quality of teaching
•  Balance competitive pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, knowledge transfer, administrative demands, and deadlines with the help of frontline managers and peers
•  Engage with continuous professional development to ensure that we update our knowledge.
•  To maintain discipline in lecture rooms or halls to ensure maximum attention during the lectures.
•  To prepare students’ progress reports to help in the decision-making of the student.
•  To lecture in an area of specialization by the syllabus.
•  To prepare teaching or learning materials and schemes of work for the smooth running of the semester.
•  To supervise student work to ensure they are on the right academic track.
•  To supervise research project work to guide students in achieving the goals and objectives with minimum wastage of resources.
•  To carry out administrative duties to facilitate student attachment coordination, and examination coordination program coordination.
•  To prepare a budget, especially for the student industrial attachment program for prudent optimum and prudent utilization of funds.
•  To supervise students on industrial attachment to ensure relevance in pursuance of the academic program.
•  To prepare course outlines to meet local and evolving needs.
•  To be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own work and that of others.

Community service

•  To engage with the community through training, creation of awareness, and sensitization to influence socio-economic development and health promotion.
•  To translate knowledge into practical-oriented solutions that support and solve community or societal problems.
•  To engage with local and international stakeholders to establish linkages and networks to work together for the betterment of communities through research and innovations
•  To serve as volunteers at various levels in society to benefit the community to enhance and promote health and social life in society by filling the gaps in skills and service delivery due to labor shortage.

How To Apply

Terms Of Service

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training, and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions.

Applications and recommendation letters from referees should be addressed to,

The Vice-Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

The application should include an up-to-date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply and should attach their National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Certificate.

Candidates with foreign qualifications Must submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education.

The deadline for applying is Tuesday 5th December, 2023 Applications received later than this date will not be considered. 

3.Tutorial Fellow in Experimental Physics Job.

REF: PU/ADV/01/11/2023

This is a training position. Appointment to this position is on a two (2) year contract, renewable once based on performance.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must be:

•  A holder of a Master’s degree in Physics (experimental Physics) or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
•  Registered or registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or equivalent Doctoral Degree
• Registered or registerable with a relevant professional body (where applicable)

Experience

• Should have at least three (3) years relevant work experience

Skill

• Applicants should demonstrate potential for university teaching and/or research Publications
• Applicants with relevant publications will be an added advantage

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

•  Identify research needs in society to inform potential areas of research and contribute to the body of knowledge.
•  Develop and write proposals to inform and justify the need for research and source funds by donor regulations and ethical standards.
•  Conduct research by implementing objectives through the use of relevant methods to increase the body of knowledge.
•  Disseminate and share research findings to inform an influence policy and provide solutions to societal needs
•  Aid the University to meet its mandate white contributing to individual development and standing of the University in research matters.
•  Grade and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students to conduct their research by ethical and quality standards.
•  Develop and review institutional curricula to ensure quality and cater to advancement in the body of knowledge and meet market needs.
•  Prepare for lectures for systematic and effective delivery of content.
•  Prepare teaching and instructional materials for students to maintain standards and uniformity and ensure effective delivery of the teaching process.
•  Deliver the curricula through innovative methods to transfer knowledge and skills.
•  Maintain appropriate contact hours with students for effective learning by abiding by the scheduled timelines.
•  Set, moderate, administer, mark, compile, report, and process exams to meet University academic standards to evaluate acquisition of knowledge and ensure quality.
•  Participate in attachment, field trips, and teaching practice to equip students with on-the-job training and skills.
•  Monitor students’ performance, and progress, produce timely feedback, and seek ways to improve performance and content retention.
•  Provide career guidance and student mentorship programs provision during consultation hours to produce all-rounded and well-grounded individuals.
•  Ensure quality standards are maintained by ensuring students abide by policies and regulations in class attendance and examination discipline.
•  Identify and initiate external linkages with local and international bodies for purposes of collaboration, research, and funding.
•  Establish linkages for student exchange programs and attachments for purposes of training and capacity building.
•  Engage stakeholders for purposes of curricula development, sharing experience and knowledge.
•  Undertake sensitization programs to create awareness of issues affecting local communities.
•  Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department, Dean of Faculty, or other Officer of the University by the University statutes.

How To Apply

Terms Of Service

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training, and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions.

Applications and recommendation letters from referees should be addressed to,

The Vice-Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

The application should include an up-to-date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply and should attach their National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Certificate.

Candidates with foreign qualifications Must submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education.

The deadline for applying is Tuesday 5th December, 2023 Applications received later than this date will not be considered.