VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are seeking to fill the positions outlined below with suitable candidates. Applicants must be born-again Christians and active members of a local Church.

Position Title: Senior Lecturer
1. Community Development
2. Biblical and Theological Studies
3. Computing and IT

Minimum Requirements:

• An earned PhD qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university
• Be registered with the relevant professional body
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience at a university level as a lecturer or six (6) years of research/industry experience
• A minimum of 32 publication points as a lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals
• Supervised a minimum of three (3) postgraduate students to completion as a lecturer or equivalent
• Registered with the relevant professional body

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake teaching, design appropriate learning materials, and deliver course modules while adhering to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum
• Administration of Continuous Assessment Tests
• Examination setting, administration, and marking

Position Title: Lecturer
1. Community Development
2. Business Studies
3. Leadership

Minimum Requirements:

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university;
• Be registered or registerable with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited and recognized university (in special cases) with at least three (3) years of teaching experience at a university level or in research or industry
• A minimum of 24 publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from refereed journal papers
• Registered with a relevant professional body

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake teaching, design appropriate learning materials and deliver course modules while adhering to the teaching requirements as per the curriculum
• Administration of Continuous Assessments Tests
• Examination setting, administration and marking

Position Title: Executive Personal Assistant

Job Purpose: To provide administrative support to the Vice Chancellor

Minimum Requirements:

• An earned Master’s Degree in Administration, Public Relations, or any other related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience providing high-level administrative support in a similar position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Advanced organizational skills and capacity to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Ability to effectively work on a team in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, partners, and clients

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Vice Chancellor in his daily administrative duties
• To provide administrative services including diary management, booking meetings, planning events, organizing travel and preparing travel itineraries
• To manage the e-mail boxes and communication on behalf of the Vice Chancellor
• To prepare and synchronize institutional calendar of activities and events
• To work with the Vice Chancellor, Management Board and Senate to arrange meetings
• To support the management of executive meetings and take minutes as necessary
• To keep track of actions and follow up on Matters Arising from meetings
• To provide administrative support in the delivery of assignments and initiatives on behalf of the Vice Chancellor’s office as and when required
• Manage visitors to the Vice Chancellor’s Office, including handling protocol matters
• To prepare presentations and reports as may be necessary
• To develop and maintain a proper record-keeping system for easy retrieval

Position Title: Assistant Librarian

Job Purpose: To provide library administrative and technical support as well as security of library resources

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience at the university level

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise the operations of the library circulation and technical services staff
• Responsible for all cataloguing functions in the library
• Maintain statistics and prepare reports related to cataloguing and processing of materials
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of bibliographic and authority records on the online catalogue
• Collaborate with other library staff members in developing online learning tools to promote information literacy skills

Position Title: Student Recruitment Officer

Job Purpose: To establish and administer projects for targeting, recruitment, and retention of students in the University’s programmes

Minimum Requirements:

• KCSE C+; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience
• Experience in sales/marketing/PR/student recruitment or career guidance
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
• Demonstrate ability to work with multiple digital technologies

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotion and outreach for university activities that include but are not limited to presenting in schools, organizations and attending fairs
• Plan, prepare, coordinate, and manage recruitment programs and student events
• Work with data management systems and use data to inform and prioritize actions
• Lead out on specific initiatives and work as part of a team to deliver the wider objectives of the student recruitment function
• Collaborate with colleagues in faculties, PR, and marketing
• Identify opportunities for promoting the University to prospective audiences and operationalize those innovative ideas and opportunities

Position Title: University Driver

Job Purpose: To drive University vehicles and deliver or pick up staff, students, or goods within or without the University premises

Minimum Requirements:

• At least a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of D+ (Plus) or equivalent or a higher qualification from a recognized institution
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle (s) an officer is required to drive (Category A, B, C, and D)
• Public Service Vehicle (PSV) certificate
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police
• Attended a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated merit and ability in driving and maintenance of vehicles
• People with a second line of skill sets (plumber, painter, carpenter, etc.) beyond driving vehicles are encouraged to apply

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized
• Security of the vehicle on and off the road
• Safety of passengers and /or goods therein
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicles and carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure
• Carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle assigned
• Ensuring the vehicle has the necessary documentation
• Ensuring the vehicle has relevant repair tools and is serviced on time

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If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, kindly send your application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae, also detailing your current & expected salary via EMAIL ONLY to jobs@pacuniversity.ac.ke not later than Friday 5th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pan Africa Christian University is an equal opportunity employer, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.