Murang’a University of Technology (MUT) is a Public University which was established on 7th October, 2016 by Charter. The University is located 1.5 km from Murang’a Town, 85 km North East of Nairobi, 70 km South East of Nyeri and 50 km South West of Embu.
The University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials for Academic and Administrative positions at the levels of Senior Lecturer, Lecturer,
Senior Administrative Assistant I-Human Resource, Assistant Transport Officer, Technologist, Driver I/Mechanic I and Driver II/Mechanic II
a) Requirements for the position of Senior Lecturer Grade 13
i) An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification (or a Master’s degree qualification in special cases) in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
ii) At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a lecturer or six (6) years research/industry experience;
iii) A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points as a lecturer or equivalent; at least twenty four (24) of them from refereed scholarly journals;
iv) Supervised to completion at least three (3) postgraduate students as a lecturer or equivalent;
v) Attracted research funds as a lecturer or equivalent;
vi) Been registered with the relevant professional body( where applicable).
b) Requirements for the position of Lecturer Grade 12
i) Have an earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university, and be registered or registerable by the relevant professional body (where applicable); OR
ii) Have a Master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years teaching experience at university level;
iii) Have a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points; at least sixteen (16) of them from referred journal papers;
iv) Be registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
c) Requirement for the position of Senior Administrative Assistant I – Human Resource Grade 11
i) Master’s Degree in Human Resource/Social Sciences/Business Management;
ii) Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management/Chartered Human Resource Professional;
iii) Have at least three (3) years in a Human Resource Management position in a public University/institutions of higher learning or equivalent.
d) Requirement for the position of Technologist Grade 9/10
i) Master’s degree in the relevant discipline or related professional qualification.
OR
i) On promotion for serving officers.
ii) A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline.
iii) Must have served as a technologist Grade 7/8 for three (3) years
iv) Must be computer literate.
e) Requirement for the position of Assistant Transport Officer Grade 7/8
i) Bachelor degree in transport management or its equivalent.
ii) At least three (3) years’ experience in transport management in a large organisation at the level of Transport Assistant grade 5/6.
iii) Valid driving license.
iv) Must be computer literate.
OR
i) Diploma in transport management or its equivalent.
ii) At least six (6) years’ experience in transport management in a large
organisation at the level of Transport Assistant grade 5/6.
iii) Valid driving license.
iv) Must be computer literate.
f) Requirement for the position of Technologist Grade 7/8
i) National Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field.
ii) Must be computer literate
g) Requirement for the position of Technologist Grade 5/6
i) Ordinary Diploma in a relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
ii) Must be computer literate
h) Requirement for the position of Driver I/Mechanic I Grade 5/6
i) Have at least KCSE level of education or equivalent.
ii) Have a clean valid driving license classes ABCE and PSV.
iii) Have passed in Occupational Test Grade I.
iv) Have passed Government Trade Test II (Mechanic).
v) Have a certificate in First Aid.
vi) Have at least five (5) years satisfactory previous driving experience at Grade 3/4.
vii) Certificate of good conduct.
viii) Must be at least 35 years old.
i) Requirement for the position of Driver II/Mechanic II Grade 3/4
i) Have at least KCSE level of education.
ii) Have a clean valid driving license classes ABCE and PSV.
iii) Have passed in Occupational Test Grade I.
iv) Have a certificate in First Aid.
v) Have passed Government Trade Test III (Mechanic).
vi) Have at least five (5) years satisfactory previous driving experience.
vii) Certificate of good conduct.
viii) Must be at least 25 years old.
How to apply:
Applicants are required to apply online through the online link (https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/YyDfDk0R ) available on the portal (careers section).
In addition, submit one (1) copy of the application clearly sealed and marked on the envelope “application for the position of specific area applying for” to the undersigned.
The application should contain a detailed curriculum vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, membership of professional associations, email address and telephone contacts, evidence of publications and research grants, copies of academic certificates and other relevant documents.
The deadline for submitting application is Monday 13th May, 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Vice Chancellor
Murang’a University of Technology
P. O. Box 75 – 10200,
MURANG’A.
