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Senior Assistant Registrar - Curriculum Development

Responsible to the Registrar (Academic) shall be involved in development and reviewing of University programs curriculums in liaison with various academic departments of the University amongst other duties.

Roles and Responsibilities

• In liaison with the relevant academic departments he/she will be involved in:
• Setting standards and regulations in the processes and procedures of curriculum development
• Participate in the development and evaluation of new curriculum and in the review of the existing curriculum
• Coordinating the assessment of current curriculum to ensure that it is consistent with specific academic disciplines
• Monitoring the quality of the curriculums in terms of deliverables of specific discipline
• Overseeing the curriculum achieves expected outcome and accreditation requirements
• Training faculty in the process of curriculum development
• Develop and maintain research database that may be utilized to develop and review curriculum
• Act as the University’s liaison for curriculum development and review by coordinating activities
• Coordinating the assessment of current curriculum to ensure that it is consistent with specific academic discipline

Qualifications and skills

Masters degree in Curriculum Development (PhD degree will be added advantage) from a recognized University

• At least five (5) years experience in the field of curriculum development
• Knowledgeable on the current techniques and procedures used in the design and development of curriculum.
• Must have teaching experience at University level shall be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Database Administrator

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Manager, Information Technology, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Defining, designing, testing and implementing the University’s ERP databases
• Developing and implementing security procedures for database applications, considering issues such as faculty, student and employee data access needs and risk of data loss or disclosure
• Evaluation of user requests for new, modified or updated software application programmes to determine feasibility and compatibility with the University’s ERP
• Care and maintenance of the University’s ERP system consisting of the academic management system, MS Navision financial system and other Database systems across the University      
• Reviewing, testing and evaluating the Database & Related systems existing to determine their effectiveness, reliability and compatibility

Qualifications and skills

• Advanced and broad IT Knowledge in data and systems security, operating systems, network design and security as well as system auditing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral and interpersonal skills with excellent team working skills

Executive Secretary

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will report to and work directly with the Executive Officer in provision of high level professional and administrative support for the Executive internal and external activities. This person should therefore have previous experience of working in a senior secretarial role, including dealing with a wide range of people in an institution of higher learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain daily schedules and co-ordination of the Executive Office commitments
• To arrange and coordinate appointments and meetings for the Executive Office
• Preparation of all correspondence and other documentation as may be requested by the Executive Office from time to time
• Advising the Executive Officer of impending internal and external work
• To make all logistical arrangements, including travel, for the Executive Office and its visitors
• To respond accurately and efficiently to all enquiries from the Executive Office using own initiative and to liaise effectively with internal and external contacts
• Independently research confidential, controversial and restricted data/other material as required by the executive office and his deputies for various projects
• To assist in the preparation of all international travel itineraries and coordinate all arrangements for the international visits where the executive Officer has involvement
• To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the executive office, or its appointees

Qualification and skills

• Holder of a university degree with BA Secretarial Studies or other related discipline.
• At least five years secretarial experience at a senior level, especially in publics relations, protocol, general office administration working with top management in an institution of higher learning.
• Proven experience in self-management.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven teamwork ability as well as drive for results
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating processes and activities, including meetings/Workshops
• Computer skills in MS Office and the ability to use other office technology to create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, maintain electronic filing systems
• Ability to summarize and draft complex reports
• Utmost discretion, tact and confidentiality
• Detailed knowledge and technical expertise in Office Management Able to work with minimal supervision, independently or as part of a team

Administrative Assistants - Admissions Office

Responsibilities

To provide administrative services in the University admissions office; admissions and registration functions, processing of applications, dissemination of information to students amongst other duties.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences from a recognized University, proficient in computer applications, excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills. Experience in Customer Relations will be an added advantage.

Graphics Designer

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Graphics Design from a recognized university.

In addition, the applicant must have:

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Practical experience with software such as; Adobe After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Illustrator inDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Dream Weaver, Adobe Premiere, Sound Forge, Microsoft package Corel Draw.
• Critical thinking, problem solving and good judgment skills.
• Experience with large-scale projects and knowledge of development & production process and be passionate about details.
• Ability to utilize many applications of multimedia.
• Experience in organizing and writing technical reports and presentations.
• Photography skills.
• Portfolio – Electronic

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to;

• Build capacity among subject matter experts in multimedia and Graphic design.
• Create animations, graphics and other multimedia elements.
• Record and Edit Video and Sound
• Integrate graphics, sound, text, animation, still images and digital video into one package
• Design artworks for marketing materials.
• Maintain processes and high quality standards of work and ensure that all projects are finished on time
• Initiate innovative projects in Multimedia, Graphic design and Software development.

Estates Supervisor/Maintenance Officer

The Estates supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of plant and equipment, general management, Health & Safety, energy consumption, environmental management and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall performance of the contracts and required deliverables including: contract compliance, performance management against key Performance indicators, cost saving initiatives, and customer satisfaction.
• Produce regular reports according to schedule agreed with the University management.
• Control, schedule and implement regular preventative maintenance programs in line with budget constraints.
• Attend/Conduct site meetings with relevant contractors in respect of maintenance, expansions and projects
• Responsible for compliance of Health and Safety Act
• Day to day running and control of, but not limited to:- Services (Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical), pre-authorization of requisition and invoices for payment, conducts periodic inspections of facilities, assesses problems and needs and implement the appropriate corrective action.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or National Higher Diploma KNEC in Building & Civil Engineering
• At least five years of work experience in a busy organization involving supervision and execution of maintenance works.
• Knowledge of building structural, mechanical and electrical services and grounds management
• Team management experience across a diverse, dispersed portfolio
• General Project management experience
• Must be registered with the relevant professional bodies
• High levels of integrity

Applicants should send an application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae plus copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi.

Applications should reach the office not later than 12th October 2011. 

Applications could also be dropped at our Town Campus located at the Stanbank Building, Moi Avenue. Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.