EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

THE NELSON MANDELA

AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY

(NM-AIST)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1.

BACKGROUND

The Nelson Mandela African Institute Science and Technology (NM-AIST) has been established

under the Tanzania’s Universities Act No. 7 of 2005, and as part of a network of African Institutes

of Science and Technology (AISTs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The NM-AIST envisions becoming a

World-Class Institution of Higher Learning dedicated to the pursuit and promotion of excellence in

science and engineering, and their applications for economic growth and sustainable development

in Africa. The NM-AIST will deliver and promote high quality and internationally competitive

teaching and learning, research and innovation, and public service in science, engineering and

technology for enhanced value addition to people and natural resources, and entrepreneurship to

stimulate and catalyze economic growth and sustainable development in Africa

2.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

The NM-AIST is now in the process of recruiting academic, administrative and technical staff in

order to strengthen delivery of

postgraduate studies

in various fields of science and engineering,

within 2010/2011. NM-AIST has started with Master’s and PhD programmes in two schools,

namely; (i) Life Sciences and Bio-Engineering, and (ii) Mathematics, Computational and

Communication Science and Engineering. In addition to the two schools, NM-AIST has also

established academic departments which offer PhD programmes for the time being and later

Masters programmes in Materials Science and Engineering, Water and Environmental Science and

Engineering, and Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering. The programmes also incorporate

selected modules of Humanities and Business Studies that will enable our students to develop

attributes of effective and efficient technology leadership and industry captaincy.

3.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - ACADEMIC STAFF

Applications for employment are invited from citizens of

Tanzania and other East African

countries

to fill various academic positions with key qualifications in the areas of specialization as

shown in Table 1. The minimum qualifications and salary scales for the various academic positions

are as depicted in Table 2.

4.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL STAFF

For Senior Administrative and Technical Staff, viz. salary scales 18-21; applications for employment

are invited from citizens of

Tanzania and other East African countries.

For Junior Administrative

and Technical staff, viz. salary scales below 18, applications for employment are invited from

citizens of

Tanzania only

to fill the positions as shown in Table 3. The entry salary offered to a

candidate will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

5.

MODE OF APPLICATION

All applicants are required to submit their applications with the following:

(i)

Photocopy of relevant certificates whose originals will have to be vetted upon reporting for

duty for successful candidates

(ii)

Curriculum Vitae

(iii)

Names of at least two Referees

(iv)

Contact details: postal address, telephone and telefax numbers, e-mail addresses.

6.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 31 December, 2011.

All applications should be addressed to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor – Planning, Finance and Administration

The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha

P.O. Box 447 Arusha.

TANZANIA

Telephone:

+255 272 555070

Telefax:

+255 272 555071

Table 1: Schools/Departments and Areas of Specialization

DEPARTMENT Position

Specialisation Key Qualifications

1. Life Sciences and Bio-Engineering (LSBE) Professor/ Associate Professor Medical / Clinical Sciences

PhD in Medical/Clinical Sciences. First degree of Medical Doctor and ELSI skills mandatory

Bioprospecting PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences. MSc and BSc in Analytical/Organic Chemistry mandatory

Biotechnology / Industrial Microbiology

PhD in Biotechnology / Industrial Microbiology. Research experience in Biotechnology development or Protein engineering required.

Senior Lecturer

Bioinformatics PhD in Bioinformatics. MSc and BSc in Biological, computational or allied sciences.

Medical / Clinical Sciences

PhD /MSc in Public Health or Epidemiology. First degree of Medical Doctor mandatory

Plant Biotechnology PhD and MSc in Plant Biotechnology with knowledge in Molecular Biology

Biochemistry PhD in Biochemistry. MSc and BSc in Biochemistry or Chemistry

Bioengineering PhD in Bioengineering. MSc and BSc in Chemical Engineering or/and Life Sciences

Cell Biology PhD in Cell Biology. MSc and BSc in any Life Sciences Molecular Biology PhD in Molecular Biology. Research focus on genomics,

molecular genetics is required

Lecturer

Bioinformatics PhD and MSc in Bioinformatics. BSc in Biology or computer sciences

Bioprospecting PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences. MSc and BSc in analytical / organic chemistry

Biotechnology / Industrial

Microbiology

PhD in Biotechnology / Industrial Microbiology. MSc or BSc in Food Sciences or Environmental Sciences

Plant Biotechnology PhD in Plant Biotechnology. MSc and BSc in any Life Sciences

Bioengineering PhD in Biological engineering or Chemical engineering. First degree in Chemistry or Life Sciences

Biochemistry PhD in Biochemistry. First degree in Chemistry or Food Sciences.

Molecular Biology PhD in Molecular Biology. First degree in any Life Science discipline 2 Mathematics, Computational and Communication Science and Engineering Professor, Associate Professor, Senior-Lecturer, Lecturer

Pure Mathematics PhD in relevant specialization plus relevant experience

Applied Mathematics Telecommunications Systems Engineering Computer Science

(MCCSE) Computer Engineering Information Technology Assistant Lecturer Any specialization specified for Lecturers

Master’s degree in any specialization specified for Lecturers 3 Materials Science and Engineering (MaSE) Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer  Materials Science  Materials design and processing

 Soft Materials and polymers  Electrical, Optical and Functional Materials  Biomaterials  Nanoscale Materials and Nanotechnology

PhD in the relevant specializations OR

PhD in basic or applied Physics, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical

Engineering, Biological Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Composite Materials, Nuclear Science/Engineering plus relevant experience.

Assistant Lecturer i) Structural Materials ii) Electronic Materials

iii) Bio and Polymeric Materials

Master’s in any specialization specified for Lecturers

3 Water and Environmental Science and Engineering (WESE) Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer Water Resources Engineering,

PhD in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Computational Fluid Mechanics/Dynamics/hydrological modeling/water resources modelling Mining Engineering Mining Engineering with special emphasis on

mining environment Hydrogeology Hydrogeology

Irrigation Engineering PhD in Hydraulics Engineering/ Irrigation Engineering/ Agriculture/ Soil science Climate Studies PhD in Meteorology/ Atmospheric science Natural Resources

Management

Natural resources management/ governance/conflict resolution Remote Sensing and

GIS

PhD in Geography/, Remote Sensing and GIS Environmental

Science/Engineering

Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Molecular Biology and/or

Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biological Engineering, aquatic science

5 Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (SESE) Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer i) Energy Generation and Utilization

ii) Bio Energy and Renewable Energy iii) Nuclear Power

Engineering and Technology

PhD in Hydropower Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Engines, Transportation, Combustion and Control), Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Power Science/Engineering, Energy Science/Engineering (Wind energy/geothermal energy/solar energy/ocean energy/photovoltaic energy), Atomic/Molecular/Quantum Electronics, Computational Physics, Computational Chemistry,

Assistant Lecturer

Any specialization specified for Lecturers

MSc in any specialization specified for Lecturers

6 Business Studies and Humanities (BuSH) Professor, Associate Prof., Senior Lecturer

Philosophy, Ethics and Social Imperatives

PhD in Philosophy plus relevant experience

Enterprise

Development and Management

PhD in Business Administration OR Economics with a sound knowledge in Management and Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development, Business Modelling/Business Planning and Simulation. Innovation Management, Innovationn Systems, Technology Management

Senior Lecturer, Lecturer

Business Law PhD and Masters in Law with a knowledge in Intellectual Property Rights and Management:- Patents, Copyright, Trademarks and Allied Rights plus relevant experience.

Communication Skills PhD in Communication/ Literature and Language/ Linguistics

Asset Management PhD in any Engineering discipline with a bias in Engineering Management, Maintenance Engineering & Asset Management, Risk and Reliability Assessment Techniques applied to engineering system.

Table 2: Minimum Qualifications and Salary Scales for the various Academic Positions

Position Qualifications Salary Scale

Assistant Lecturer

Masters degree from a recognised reputable university and:

 average grade of at least B+ (GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the Masters degree, and

 a minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0 in the Bachelors Degree

PUTS 14 – 15

Lecturer PhD degree from a recognised reputable university with a minimum of three years teaching experience thereafter, impressive track record of research and publications ; and:

 average grade of at least B+ (GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the Masters degree, and

 a minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0 in the Bachelors Degree

PUTS 16 – 17

Senior Lecturer

PhD degree from a recognised reputable university with a minimum of five years teaching experience thereafter, impressive track record of research and publications; and:

 average grade of at least B+ (GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the Masters degree, and

a minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0 in the Bachelors Degree

PUTS 18 – 19

Associate Professor

PhD degree from a recognised reputable university with a minimum of seven years teaching experience thereafter, impressive track record of research and publications ;and:

 average grade of at least B+ (GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the Masters degree, and

a minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0 in the Bachelors Degree

PUTS 20+

Professor PhD degree from a recognised reputable university with a minimum of ten years teaching experience thereafter, impressive track record of research and publications; and:

 average grade of at least B+ (GPA of 4.0/5.0) in the Masters degree, and

a minimum GPA of 3.8/5.0 in the Bachelors Degree

PUTS 21+

TABLE 3:

Minimum Qualifications for available Administrative and Technical staff positions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Bursar 1 PGSS 21

Holder of a Master’s degree in Accountancy and holder of full

professional qualification, i.e.

CPA/ACCA/ACA or its equivalent and has been registered as Authorized Accountant. Should have a relevant working experience of not less than twelve years in a large reputable organization.

(i) Receives, banks and directs proper use of all monies paid to the Institution;

(ii) Prepares financial statements of income and expenditure at appropriate times.

(iii) Administers use of trust funds, insurance and royalties;

(iv) Controls capital and recurrent expenditure; (v) Prepares and answers timely payment of

salaries and emoluments;

(vi) Maintains up to date financial information on revenue and expenditure;

(vii) Supervises arrangements for the purchase of equipment, materials and furniture required by the Institution including their effective use and maintenance of their inventory;

(viii) Maintains up to date and transparent Management information Systems on all accounts at all levels;

(ix) Coordinates purchases and effective

management of stores;

(x) Insures all properties and assets of the Institution;

(xi) Causes to be periodically reported on all income and expenditure transactions;

(xii) Supervises staff and other functions in the division;

(xiii) Performs any other function as may from time to time be assigned to him/her by his/her supervisor

2 Estates Manager 1 PGSS 21

Holder of a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or Building Economics or Land Management and Valuation or Estates Management with at least twelve years relevant working experience. Must have been

registered as a professional

Engineer/Valuer with the relevant

professional Board.

(i) Head of Estates Unit.

(ii) Formulates policy proposals related to estates activities.

(iii) Coordinates consultancy services in estates management.

(iv) Maintains and coordinates work contacts with building and maintenance staff of the Estates Unit.

(v) Prepares and compiles budget estimates for Capital Development.

(vi) Prepares training and development plans for Estates staff.

(vii) Coordinates preparation of the physical master plan.

(viii) Coordinates the effective maintenance and rehabilitation of the infrastructure.

(ix) Performs any other Duties and

Responsibilities as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.

3 Dean of Students 1 PGSS 18-19

Holder of Master’s degree in

Education/ PsychologyCounselling or Social Work with at least eight years relevant working experience in a similar position.

(i) Undertakes the administration of students'

welfare services in the areas of

accommodation; catering, health and

recreation;

(ii) Acts as advisor of the students' organization on campus

(iii) Handles students' individual problems.

(iv) Performs any other Duties and

Responsibilities as assigned.

4

Principal/Senior Planning Officer (to head the Resource

Mobilization &

Investment Unit, and the Strategic & Business Planning & Development Unit )

2

PGSS 19-20/17-18

Holder of a Master’s degree in

Educational Planning, Economics,

Engineering, Engineering

Management, Statistics, Computing or any other relevant field and a relevant working experience of at least five years in a reputable organisation.

(i) Formulates and co-ordinates corporate plans and strategies for for resource mobilisation and investment.

(ii) Liaises with Government Ministries,

departments, local and external partners on all issues concerning NM- AIST resources and investment

(iii) Reviews and evaluates reports on resources and investments

5

Planning Officer I (the Strategic & Business Planning Unit) (1) Economic Planning (2) Educational Planning (3) Physical Planning 3 PGSS 13-14

Holder of a University Degree in any of the following:- Economics, Educational Planning, Engineering Management,

Statistics, Architecture, Public

Administration, Systems Analysis and any other relevant field with relevant working experience of not less than three years in a reputable organisation. Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

(i) Prepares basic statistical and management reports.

(ii) Stores and retrieves inventory information.

(iii) Interprets and analyses data for plan

formulation.

Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned by one’s reporting officer.

6

Principal/Senior Institutional

Partnerships &

Communications Officer (to head the Institutional Partnerships & Communications Unit) 1 PGSS 19-20/17-18

Holder of a University Degree or its equivalent in Journalism, or Mass Communication or any degree in Social Sciences with a major in

communication and seven years

relevant working experience in a reputable organisation. Possession of a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

(i) Collects and sub-edits materials for radio programmes and the Institution’s newsletter. (ii) Arranges radio talk shows/interviews for

Institution officials (iii) Edits press materials

(iv) Analyses public criticisms and complaints (v) Produces and distributes calendars, greeting

cards and posters

(vi) Participates in handling protocol and travel arrangements for Institution dignitaries

7 Human Resources Management Officer I (School of LSBE 1, School of MCCSE 1) 2 PGSS13 -14

Holder of a University degree in Public

Administration, Management,

Sociology, Human Resources

Management and Law and any other relevant field plus at least three years

of experience in a reputable

organisation

(i) Deals with personnel services as may be

assigned by the respective Head of

Department i.e. compilation of personal particulars for new employees.

(ii) Prepares manpower planning and training

programmes.

(iii) Deals with pension and terminal benefit schemes.

(iv) Collects, analyses and presents manpower statistics.

(v) Conducts periodic surveys to determine the prospective manpower demands and supply situation with respect to situations requiring the largest investment of time and money.

Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer.

8 Academic Officer I 1 PGSS

15-16

Holder of a Master’s Degree in any Science/Engineering Subjects with a minimum of upper second class in the First Degree

(i) Plans and supervises admission of new

students

(ii) Participates in the development of and review of curricula

(iii) Prepares course and examination timetables

(iv) Prepares and administers respective

academic awards

(v) Plans and ensures the proper conduction of examinations

9 Admissions Officer I 1 PGSS 15-16

Holder of a Master’s Degree in any

Science and Engineering field,

Educational Planning, Engineering

Management, Statistics, Architecture,

Public Administration, Systems

Analysis and any other relevant field with relevant working experience of not less than three years in a reputable organization.

(i) Assists the Senior Admissions Officer

(ii) Receives and compiles applications for

admission

(iii) Maintains student records and examination results

(iv) Processes/Prepares transcripts and

certificates

10 Library Assistant I 3 PGSSS

9-10

Holder of Higher Diploma in Library

and Information studies from a

recognized institution plus not less than three years working experience in similar position

(i) Keeps Library records and information

systems

(ii) Administers reference and readers services (iii) Undertakes bibliographical searching

(iv) Orders books and processes book loans

Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities assigned by his/her seniors.

11 IT Specialist I - Network Administration (School of LSBE – 1, School of MCCSE – 1) 2 PUSS 13-14

Holder of B.Sc. degree or Advanced

Diploma in Computer

Science/Engineering or Information

Systems; Telecommunication

Engineering; Electrical Engineering; or related computer studies who has served in a in a reputable organization for at least three years.

(i) Handles all staff and students IT related matters in the School and in particular:

(ii) Designs, installs and tests software

applications;

(ii) Integrates subsystems and performs unit testing;

(iii) Revises and adapts existing codes; (iv) Creates standard and customized reports; (v) Identifies software maintenance requirements; (vi) Implements security policy requirements into

software applications.

(v) Assists in training of technical support staff; (vi) Carries out systems customization.

12 IT Systems Administrator I (School of LSBE – 1, School of MCCSE – 1, WESE -1, SESE -1) 4 PGSS 9-10

Holder of Form VI Certificate with a diploma in electronics or computer

maintenance and repair from a

recognized institution plus experience of at least three years of full-time work as Assistant IT Systems Administrator

(i) Installs PCs and peripherals

(ii) Provides technical support for PCs and related

peripheral equipment

(iii) Assists in testing new or modified systems. (iv) Documents and communicates problems, solutions, and the implementation process to supervisor

13 Senior Accountant I 2 PGSS

17-18

Holder of a University Degree in Accountancy or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or Professional Level IV, CPA/ACCA or its equivalent with relevant working experience of at least

seven years. Must have been

registered as an Approved/Authorized Accountant with N.B.A.A.

(i) Heads, if appointed, a Section or sub-Section such as revenue, Expenditure, Students’ Accounts,

Budgets, Final Accounts, Salaries etc.

(ii) Supervises staff in the respective section or sub-section

(iii) Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities assigned to him/her by the Bursar.

14 Internal Auditor 2 PGSS

13-14

Possession of a University Degree in Accountancy or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or Professional Level II or Module C and D plus a full CPA (T) or equivalent qualifications with a relevant working experience of not less than three years in a reputable organisation.

(i) Performs auditing duties regarding payment and retirement of imprests, ordering and payment for local goods and services, maintenance of vote-books

and bank reconciliation

(ii) Executes Audit programmes for: insurance

covers and payments, capital expenditure

investments accounts, special grant available. (iii) Supervises staff auditing expenditure, revenue,

salaries and student accounts.

(iv) Assists in review of measures for safeguarding assets and inventories.

15 Accountant 3 PGSS

13-14

Holder of a Degree in Accountancy or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or Professional Level IV, CPA/ACCA or its equivalent with relevant working experience of at least three years. Must have been registered as an Approved/Authorized Accountant with N.B.A.A.

(i) Custodian of accountable documents

(ii) Preparing monthly trial balances and Bank

reconciliation Statements

(iii) Maintaining debtors and creditors

(iv) Prepares financial statements

(v) Maintaining fuel and accurate accounts records (vi) Checking the correctness of claims and retirements ensuring that they are supported by

16 Accounts Assistant 3 PGSS 9

Holder of Form VI Certificate with passes in Maths/Commercial Subjects and has attained ATEC II with at least five years relevant working experience or possesses Ordinary Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.

(iv) Receives and keeps in proper custody all incoming bills and claims

(v) Maintains primary books of accounts

(vi) Prepares payment requisitions

17 Health Officer I 1 PMGSS

13-14

Holder of University Degree or

Advanced Diploma in Public

Health/Health Sciences/Environmental Health Sciences with a relevant work experience of at least three years in a reputable organisation.

(i) Inspects environmental sanitation around campus. (ii) Inspects sanitary conditions of all buildings and Cafeteria.

(iii) Inspects food taken by students according to

standards set by Government.

(iv) Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer.

18 Estates Officer I

(Arch.) 1

PGSS 13-14

Holder of a University Degree or Advanced Diploma in Architecture

(i) Plans, co-ordinates, controls and supervises

estates maintenance activities.

(ii) Participates in relevant consultancy and service activities.

(iii) Designs and implements parks and drainage projects.

(iv) Prepares sketches and designs for major

modifications to existing buildings.

(v) Prepares various types of estimates for estates

management projects.

(vi) Participates in on-the-job training of junior staff. (vii) Supervises and assists junior estates staff.

19 Estates Officer I (QS) 1 PGSS

13-14

Holder of a University Degree or

Advanced Diploma in Quantity

Surveying, Building Economics, Civil Engineering and Land Management and Valuation

(i) Plans, co-ordinates, controls and supervises

estates maintenance activities.

(ii) Participates in relevant consultancy and service activities.

(iii) Designs and implements parks and drainage projects.

(iv) Prepares sketches and designs for major

modifications to existing buildings.

(v) Prepares various types of estimates for estates

(vi) Participates in on-the-job training of junior staff. (vii) Supervises and assists junior estates staff.

20 Supplies Officer I 3 PGSS

13-14

Possession of a Degree in Materials Management or Advanced Diploma in

Materials Management or its

equivalent and at least three years of relevant working experience in a reputable organisation.

(i) Responsible for physical stocks under guidance of

a Senior Officer.

(ii) Conducts physical checks and accounts,

receipted goods.

(iii) Arranges for physical placement i.e. location and banning

(iv) Arranges packing and deliveries.

(v) Takes charge of Section/Department stores and becomes responsible for safety and accounting of all

stock under his care and supervision;

(vi) Guides all junior staff on matters relating to storekeeping;

(vii) Assists in the analysis of purchasing equipment and undertakes subsequent purchasing process of

approved requisitions.

(viii) Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities as may be assigned by his/her senior

21 Security Officer I 2 PGSS

13-14

Holder of a Degree or Advanced Diploma in Law and has obtained a certificate from Moshi Police Training School and at least three years relevant working experience

Responsible to the Chief Security Officer on

(i) Security aspects at the Institution - their planning, administration and control

(ii) supervision of all security guards and ensures their proper training and deployment

(iii) Ensuring that adequate resources are made available to support the security functions in the Institution

Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities as may be assigned by one’s reporting authority

22 Technicians I (Electrical, Electronics, Telecoms, Mechanical, Civil) 4 PGSS 9-10

Holder of a Diploma in the relevant subject area with working experience of at least three years in a reputable organisation

(i) Carries out, independently, specified routine technical tasks that require a higher degree of technical knowledge and skills.

(ii) Implements specified maintenance plans for laboratory facilities and office equipment. (iii) Implements specified technical plans and

designs connected with research, students practical and consultancy work.

23 Laboratory Scientists/Engineers/T echnologist I (1 Life Sciences, 2 Water &Envir, 2 Materials) 5 PUSS 13-14 Holder of MSc/B.Sc. or equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised institution. Engineers should be with a

relevant registration as Graduate

Engineer / Technologist.

Engineers/Scientists in water and environment should possess a bias in Analytical Chemistry/ istrumentation, hydrology or hydrogeology and a relevant experience of at least three years. Holder of a PhD and a relevant

experience will have an added

advantage and will be considered for a higher position.

(i) Carries out scientific administration and

organizes practicals for students in the respective School/Department

(ii) Assists academic staff in their research and development activities

(iii) Plans and supervises maintenance of

laboratory/workshop facilities

(iv) Guides technicians and artisans in their daily activities

(v) Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer

24

Senior Clerical Officer

I (Records

Management Officer I)

2 PGSS

9-10

Holder of Form VI certificate with two principal passes in Arts subjects and must have a credit pass in English at “O” level and has obtained Higher Records Management Diploma with

three years

experience in a similar field.

Receives and Handles

(i) letters and all correspondences and files them in relevant folders

(ii) Dispatches letters and official publications to corresponding destinations

Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer

25 Clerical Officers (Records Management Officers in the Registry (1) Open Registry (2) Confidential Registry) 3 PGSS 7-8

Holder of Form VI certificate with two principal passes in Arts subjects and must have a credit pass in English at “O” level and has obtained Higher Records Management Diploma

(i) Receives correspondence and files sent by dispatch

(ii) Receives and distributes official publications according to standing instructions

(iii) Sorts outgoing correspondence in

accordance with instructions or established means of dispatch and checks date and

signature

(iv) Records all outgoing registered

correspondence and telegram

(v) Maintains a register of files sent out to or received from Schools and departments

(vi) Dispatches mail going straight to

faculties/departments mail clearing centre and post office in time according to instructions, classifications and current dispatch time tables of mail clearing centre and post office

(vii) Assembles flimsy copies and files them for circulation to listed officers

(viii) Re- addresses mail and answers questions on dispatch postage and postal procedures and regulations

Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer

26 Senior Driver II 1 PGSS

11-12

Holder of Form IV Secondary

Education with passes in Kiswahili and English with a Trade Test Grade II/Drivers Grade II certificate from a recognized Institution. Must have a valid Class C Driving Licence, and has attained Advanced Drivers Certificate Grade II from recognized institution and working experience of not less

than five years in reputable

organisation.

(iii) Drives institutional vehicles

(iv) Maintains logbooks

(v) Responsible for safe-keeping of the vehicle and tools

(vi) Maintains disciplined behaviour and proper conduct in rendering services.

(vii) Maintains cleanliness of the vehicle and tools (viii) Diagnoses more complicated problems in the

vehicle needing repair and undertakes minor repairs of vehicles

27 Driver I 3 PGSS 9-10

Holder of Form IV Secondary

Education with passes in Kiswahili and English with a Trade Test Grade II/Drivers Grade II certificate from a recognized Institution. Must have a valid Class C Driving Licence and working experience of not less than three years in a reputable organization.

(i) Drives institutional vehicles

(ii) Maintains logbooks

(iii) Responsible for safe-keeping of the vehicle and tools

(iv) Maintains disciplined behaviour and proper conduct in rendering services to his/her assignees.

(v) Maintains cleanliness of the vehicle and tools (vi) Reports promptly any defect or problems

detected in the vehicle

28

Personal Secretary I

7 PGSS

7-8

Holder of National Form IV Certificate with credit passes in English and Kiswahili plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution in relevant computer applications.

Working experience of at least three years.

Handles all secretarial matters as tasked.

29 Artisans (Plumbing (2), mason, carpenter, Computer and Photocopier Maintenance (4), Motor Vehicle Mechanics (1)) 7 PGSS 5-6

Holder of National Form IV Certificate with credit passes in English and Kiswahili plus a Trade test Grade I in the relevant area. Working experience of at least three years. Holder of a Diploma in the relevant area will have an added advantage.

Handles all maintenance related matters as tasked.

30

Office Attendants

6

POSS 5-6

Holder of National Form IV Certificate with credit passes in English and Kiswahili with a working experience of at least three years. Holder of a certificate in the relevant area will have an added advantage.

Handles all matters related to office operations as tasked. 31 Hospital Attendants 1 POSS 5-6

Holder of National Form IV Certificate with credit passes in English and Kiswahili plus a certificate in nursing. Working experience of at least three years.

Handles all matters related to dispensary health safety and cleanliness tasked.