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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VACANCIES APRIL, 2025

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Taita Taveta University (TTU) is a dynamic Public University in Kenya established in 2016 under the Universities Act 2012. It is strategically located near Voi Town and about 8 kilometers off the–Nairobi – Mombasa highway, in the scenic Taita Taveta County. TTU, the Home of Ideas, is a strategic player in national and regional development and an Academic Centre of Excellence with a special focus on Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering. To further enhance our capacity in the delivery of high-quality education, training, research, innovation and community outreach, the University is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
  2. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS

1.1 CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST (GRADE 12) in the following disciplines:

a)      Chemistry                      REF NO: TTU/AD/MSPS/CT/01/04/2025     – (One [1] Post)
b)      Physics                           REF NO: TTU/AD/MSPS/CT/02/04/2025     – (One [1] Post)
c)      Biological Sciences        REF NO: TTU/AD/MSPS/CT/03/04/2025     – (One [1] Post)

 1.1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS

    Must possess the following qualifications:

    1. Masters’ degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry/ Applied Physics, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering/ Applied Biology, Botany, Zoology) or its equivalent
      1. Three (3) years’ experience as Senior Technologist I or comparable position
      1. Must have hands- on experience on Laboratory equipment
      1. Must have experience in designing and running practical classes
      1. Must have the knowledge of setting up a Laboratory and equipment trouble- shooting, installation and calibration.
      1. Must demonstrate strong Leadership skills
      1. Must be computer literate
      1. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
      1. Must be registered with relevant professional body
      1. Exemplary work performance
    1. TECHNOLOGIST II (CHEMISTRY) – (GRADE 7) REF NO: TTU/AD/MSPS/TII/01/04/2025 (ONE [1] POST)REQUIREMENTS
    2. Must possess a Higher National Diploma in relevant technical field from a recognized institution or its equivalent
    3. Must be computer literate
    4. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

    OR

    1. Diploma in relevant technical field from a recognized institution or its equivalent
    2. Three (3) years’ work experience as Technologist III or comparable position
    3. Must be computer literate
    4. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
    5. Exemplary work performance
    • STUDENTS WELFARE DEPARTMENT
      • PRINCIPAL STUDENT COUNSELLOR (GRADE 12) – REF NO: TTU/AD/SW/PSC/01/04/2025 (ONE [1] POST)
        • REQUIREMENTS
      • Must possess a PhD degree in Counselling or relevant field from a recognized institution.
      • Three (3) years’ experience as Senior Student Counsellor I or comparable position
      • Must be computer literate
      • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
      • Exemplary work performance

    OR

    1. Must possess a Master’s degree in Counselling or related field from a recognized institution.
    2. Five (5) years’ experience as Senior Student Counsellor I or comparable position
    3. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
    4. Must be computer literate
    5. Exemplary work performance
    • SPORTS & GAMES ASSISTANT OFFICER II (GRADE 9) – REF NO: TTU/AD/SW/SGAOII/01/04/2025 (ONE [1] POST)REQUIREMENTS
      • Must possess Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or relevant area from a recognized institution.
      • Three (3) years’ experience as Sports & Games Assistant III or comparable position
      • Must possess Advanced coaching certificate in relevant area
      • Must possess First Aid Certificate
      • Demonstrable experience in resource mobilization
      • Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
      • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
      • Exemplary work performance

    OR

    1. Must possess Higher National Diploma in Physical Education or relevant area from a recognized institution.
    2. Five (5) years’ experience as Sports and Games Officer III or comparable position
    3. Must possess Advanced coaching certificate in relevant area
    4. Must possess First Aid Certificate
    5. Demonstrable experience in resource mobilization
    6. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
    7. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
    8. Exemplary work performance
    • UNIVERSITY HEALTH UNIT
      • NURSING OFFICER III (GRADE 8) – REF NO: TTU/AD/HU/NOIII/01/04/2025 (ONE [1] POST)
        • REQUIREMENTS
    1. Must possess a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
      1. Two (2) years working experience
      1. Must be Computer Literate
      1. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
      1. Must be registered with relevant professional body
    • MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST III (GRADE 8) – REF NO: TTU/AD/HU/MLTIII/01/04/2025 (ONE [1] POST)REQUIREMENTS
      • Must possess a Diploma in Medical Laboratory from a recognized institution.
      • Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
      • Two (2) years working experience
      • Must be Computer Literate;
      • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
    • DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
      • ASSISTANT ICT OFFICER 1I (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)- (GRADE 8) REF NO: TTU/AD/ICT/ICOII//01/04/2025 (ONE [1] POST)
        • REQUIREMENTS
      • Must possess Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Technology from a recognized institution or its equivalent, and qualifications in any one of the following areas:
        • Knowledge of at least one programing languages (C#, C++, VB, Java);
          • Knowledge of at least one relational database management system (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle);
          • Knowledge of mobile app development platform (Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Blackberry);
          • Knowledge of at least two modern web technologies (CSS, HTML, Java, PHP, ASP.NET).
        • –    Knowledge of LAN and WAN topologies and architecture;
          • Knowledge of network equipment i.e. switches, routers, hubs, and associated equipment;
          • Knowledge of PC hardware and components including processors, mother boards, accessories, cards and peripherals.
        • –     Knowledge of Active Directory Services;
          • Knowledge of Client-Server environment; Knowledge of principles and techniques of malware management.
      • Ability to analyze, resolve and communicate customer complaints and concerns.
      • Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
      • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
      • Exemplary work performance.

    OR

    1. Must have a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Technology,

    Information Technology from a recognized institution or its equivalent.

    • Three (3) years’ experience as ICT Technician or comparable position and qualifications in any one of the following areas:
      • –     Knowledge of at least one programing languages (C#, C++, VB, Java);
        • Knowledge of at least one relational database management system (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle);
        • Knowledge of mobile app development platform (Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Blackberry);
        • Knowledge of at least two modern web technologies (CSS, HTML, Java, PHP, ASP.NET)
      • –     Working knowledge of LAN and WAN topologies and architecture;
        • Experience in working with network equipment i.e. switches, routers, hubs, and associated equipment;
        • Working knowledge PC hardware and components including processors, mother boards, accessories, cards and peripherals.
      • –        Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA or MCITP) or its equivalent;
        • Working experience in Active Directory Services installation, management and troubleshooting;
        • Working     experience     in     Client-Server     environment     management, installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting;
        • Knowledge of principles and techniques of malware (virus, worm, Trojan horse, exploit) management;
        • Working knowledge in administration of modern operating systems, server and client software;
        • Ability to analyze, resolve and communicate customer complaints and concerns;
        • Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel
    • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
    • Exemplary work performance
    • TECHNOLOGIST I (ICT) – (GRADE 8) REF NO: TTU/AD/IC/TI/01/04/2025 (ONE [1] POST)
      • REQUIREMENTS
      • Bachelors’ degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution or its equivalent
      • Must be computer literate
      • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

    OR

    1. Higher National Diploma in a relevant area from a recognized institution or its equivalent.
    2. Three (3) years’ work experience as Technologist II or comparable position
    3. Must be computer literate
    4. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
    5. Exemplary work performance
    • ASSISTANT ICT TECHNICIAN II (GRADE 5) REF NO: TTU/AD/ICT/AITII/01/04/2025 (ONE [1] POST)
    • REQUIREMENTS
      • Must possess Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Technology or Information technology from a recognized institution or its equivalent
      • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
    • DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
      • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II (GRADE 8) – REF NO: TTU/AD/AA/02/04/2025 [TWO (2) POSTS]
        • REQUIREMENTS
    • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration or any other relevant area from a recognized institution;
    • Applicants with Knowledge and demonstrable experience in student’s admission, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application, student’s examinations management, student’s records management, management of meetings, international relations, Council/ Board secretarial matters and in monitoring, evaluation and reporting are preferred.
    • Conversant with Modern management techniques;
    • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; and
    • Computer Literate.
    • ACADEMIC POSITIONS
    1. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS (SSI)
    1. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (GRADE 14)/SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE 13) in the following discipline areas:
    2. Software Engineering                                      REF NO. TTU/AC/AP/SL/1/4/2025 – (One [1] Post)
    3. Cyber Security and Digital Forensics   REF NO. TTU/AC/AP/SL/2/4/2025 – (One [1] Post)

    1.2 SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE 13)/LECTURER (GRADE 12) in the following discipline areas:

    1. Applied Mathematics        REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/L/01/04/2025            – (One [1] Post)
    2. Physics                              REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/L/02/04/2025            – (One [1] Post)
    • SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, EARTH AND ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCES (SAEES)
    • SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE 13) in the following discipline areas:
    • Ecology/Zoology REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/01/04/2025                – (One [1] Post)
    • LECTURER (GRADE 12) in the following discipline area:
    • Botany                 REF. NO. TTU/AC/L/02/04/2025                  – (One [1] Post)
    • SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
    • SENIOR LECTURER (GRADE 13)/LECTURER (GRADE 12) in the following discipline areas:
    • Educational Psychology                          REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/L/01/04/2025            – (One [1] Post)
    • Subject Methods (Chemistry/Physics)      REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/L/02/04/2025            – (Two [2] Posts)
    • Educational Administration                      REF. NO. TTU/AC/SL/L/03/04/2025            – (One [1] Post)
    • REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS
    1. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – Grade 14:

    An Associate Professor MUST have the following:

    1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University;
    2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Senior Lecturer; or six (6) years of research/industry experience or equivalent;
    3. Have a minimum of six (6) articles in refereed journals or minimum cumulative score of Forty-Eight (48) equivalent publication points of which at least thirty-six (36) should be from refereed scholarly journals since appointment as Senior Lecturer;
    4. Supervised at least four (4) post-graduate students to completion, including at least one doctoral student as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent;
    5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable); and.
    6. Attracted research or development funds as a Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow

    JOB SUMMARY

    Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervision of graduate and postgraduate students and initiating research projects/thesis in the relevant disciplines.

    • SENIOR LECTURER – Grade 13:

    A Senior Lecturer MUST have;

    1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
    2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience.
    3. Have a minimum of four (4) articles in refereed journals or a minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
    4. Supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students at either Masters or PhD level to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent;
    5. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).

    JOB SUMMARY

    Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervision of graduate and postgraduate students and initiating research projects/thesis in the relevant disciplines.

    • LECTURER – Grade 12:

    A Lecturer MUST have;

    1. An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized University.
    2. At least three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level as a Tutorial Fellow or six (6) years of research/industry experience.
    3. Have a minimum of three (3) articles in refereed journals or a minimum of twenty-four (24) publication points as a Tutorial Fellow or equivalent, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed scholarly journals;
    4. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
    • TERMS OF SERVICE

    The Terms of Service for the positions shall be on Permanent and Pensionable Terms. Successful candidates will be entitled to applicable allowances as approved by the University Council.

    • MODE OF APPLICATION
    • Send soft copy application to the email address: dvc-afp@ttu.ac.ke  
    • One (1) hard copy of the application addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning), accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae (with your telephone number and email address), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
    • The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership in professional associations, linkages, and community service.
    • Applicants should specify the position applied for and quote the reference number on both the envelope and the application letter.
    • The application, in the prescribed modes, must be received by Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:
      • National Identity Card;
      • Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
      • Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
      • Clearances from the following bodies:
      • Kenya Revenue Authority;
      • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
      • Higher Education Loans Board;
      • Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus;
      • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate)
    • Recommendations from two (2) referees should be sent separately to the address below:

    The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Planning)

    Taita Taveta University

    P. O. Box 635 – (80300), VOI

    Email: dvc-afp@ttu.ac.ke

    • Taita Taveta University is an Equal opportunity employer.
    • Women and Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.
    • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
    • Taita Taveta University does not levy any fees for job applications.
    • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.