County Assembly of Kirinyaga Job

County Payroll Manager (1 Post)

Job Group “P”

The County Assembly of Kirinyaga wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the post of county Payroll Manager.

He/she will be heading the payroll unit and will be reporting to the Human Resource Manager of the county.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing integrated County Assembly payroll management systems
• Developing monthly payroll systems
• Assisting in the preparation of the Human Resource Management budgets
• Preparing and maintaining standard ad hoc reports queries and conducting appropriate audits to ensure integrity.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate Human Resource records
• Coordinating with relevant departments

Requirements for appointment:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or in a relevant field
• A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Relevant working experience of not less than three (3) years in payroll management.
• At least CPA part two qualification is highly preferred for this position
• Hands on experience on payroll packages preferably IPPD or G pay

How to Apply

Persons interested in filling the above position should submit their application letters, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their telephone numbers, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or passport, and other relevant supporting testimonials.

In addition, applicants should submit certificates of clearance from

1. The Ethics and Anti – corruption Commission
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Criminal Investigations department, and
4. The Kenya Revenue Authority as part of compliance with chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.

Applications should be sent/delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly indicating the position applied for with the reference on the top left corner of the envelope and be addressed to;
The secretary
Kirinyaga County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 55
Kerugoya.

Closing date 13th February 2014 any application received after this date shall not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Girafee Ark Lodge Jobs in Nyeri

Giraffe Ark Lodge is a serene sanctuary that graces the famous plains of Kieni in Nyeri County and is strategically placed between the majestic Aberdare Ranges to the south and the imposing snowcapped Mt.Kenya to the North.

The Lodge is a travellers’ haven located just three hours’ drive or a 15 minute flight from Nairobi.

 Giraffe ark is a rich fusion of Pan African, Western, Oriental, and Arabian themes with a homely atmosphere.
The lodge seeks to fill vacant positions existing within its ranks as it gears for grand opening in March.

 The Positions Include;

1. Duty managers –2 Positions
2. Front officer/receptionist – 1 Position
3. Banqueting / Conference manager – 1 Position
4. Executive Chef – 1 Position
5. Chef de Partee – 1 position
6. Food and beverage manager – 1 Position
7. Waiters and waitresses – 3 positions
8. Housekeeping manager – 1 Position
9. Room and laundry attendants – 4 Positions
10. Sales and reservation executives – 2 Positions
11. Maintenance officer – 1 Position
12. Accounts officer – 1 Position
13. Store keeper – 1 Position
14. Procurement officer – 1 Position
15. Door man – 2 Positions

Person Specifications
The minimum Technical and academic qualifications/requirements for your area of specialization;

• Hands on experience of 2 to 5 years in the hospitality sector;
• Experience in a high-end Lodge is an added advantage;
• Friendly, hospitable, enthusiastic and pleasant personality;
• Well organized, self-driven and responsible person;
• Honest , hardworking and a go getter team player;
• Proficiency in at least 2 foreign language for the reservations executives and tour guides;
• High ethical standards and a first rate customer centered attitude for all positions;
• Ability to work long hours and on shift basis.

How to Apply

For all lodge positions except Procurement Officer, Storekeeper, Accounts Officer and Maintenance Officer, please attach a Coloured full size and Passport Photo of yourself in the application.

 Applications without photos will be disqualified.

If you meet the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a great team, send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed CV with at least two (2) reliable referees to
The Recruiter
questesq@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

RECRUITMENT KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC STAFF JOBS

ACADEMIC STAFF

School of Health Sciences

Area/ Field of specialization: Molecular Biology or Biochemistry, Human pathology, medical physiology, Anatomy, clinical psychology, Biomedical Science, Medical Biotechnology, Biostatistics or related field

Position	Grade	No of posts	Ref no.
1. Associate Professor	Grade 14	(1 position)	KYUC/AC/01/01/14
2. Lecturer	Grade 12	(1 position)	KYUC/AC/02/01/14
3. Tutorial Fellow	Grade 11	(1 position)	KYUC/AC/03/01/14

School of Engineering and Built Environment

Area/ Field of specialization: Mechanical engineering (automotive, production or plant option) electrical engineering or Architecture

LECTURER GRADE 12  (3 POSITIONS)  KYUC/AC/04/01/14

Qualifications

1.Associate professor

Applicants must be holders of a Ph.D degree in relevant field from a recognized university. In addition, applicants must have the   following:

• Eight (8) years of university teaching, three (3) of which as full time Senior Lecturer.
• Successfully supervised at least four (4) Masters students and one (1) PhD student since being appointed Senior Lecturer.
• At least five (5) articles in refereed journals since being appointed Senior Lecturer.
• Evidence of successfully applying for a grant either individually or as a group since being appointed SeniorLecturer.
• Evidence of active participation in departmental activities and good quality teaching. Evidence of attendance and contribution at learning conferences, seminars or workshops. Those with management experience will have an added advantage.

2. Lecturer

Applicants must have a Ph.D from a recognized university in the relevant discipline. Those with masters’ degree plus two years of university teaching/ research as Assistant lecturer and at least two (2) publications in refereed journals will also be considered.

3. Tutorial fellow

Applicants must be holders of a masters’ degree from a recognized university in the relevant discipline. In addition, the applicants must be ready to pursue a Ph.D degree in their area of specialization. University teaching experience will be an added advantage.

Terms and conditions of service

• Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration packages as offered in other constituent university colleges in Kenya.
• Employment will be on permanent terms except for Tutorial Fellows who will be employed on two (2) year contract renewable depending on progress toward achievement of the PhD degree.
• Those  with degrees from  foreign universities  should attach certificates  of  equation and recognition of qualifications from Commission for University Education.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates who satisfy the requirements above should forward six (6) copies of their applications for the specific position,  including  an  updated  curriculum  vitae  and  copies  of  academic  and  professional  certificates  and testimonials, plus names and contact addresses of three referees to the address below to be received not later than 5.00 p.m., 4th February, 2014. The reference number of each post should be clearly indicated on the envelope.

THE PRINCIPAL

KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

P.O Box 143-10300

KERUGOYA-KENYA

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kirinyaga University College is an equal opportunity employer.