55 Vacancies Open At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) is a premier institution dedicated to providing transformative education through integrated quality training, research, and community engagement. As part of our mission to drive sustainable development, we invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to join our esteemed faculty and administrative teams.

We are currently seeking professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

Academic Positions

School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences

1. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Educational Foundation)
   • Responsible for teaching, mentoring, and conducting research in educational foundation studies.
   • Develops curricula and facilitates students’ academic growth in foundational education.
2. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Religion)
   • Provides instruction in religious studies and ethics.
   • Engages in scholarly research and publication in the field of religious studies.
3. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Early Childhood Development)
   • Teaches courses on child development, learning theories, and pedagogical methods for early childhood education.
   • Supervises students during practicum and fieldwork.
4. Lecturer – Grade 12 (History)
   • Conducts lectures, research, and assessment in historical studies.
   • Guides students in historical analysis and interpretation.
5. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Psychology/Educational Psychology)
   • Delivers courses on psychology, cognition, and learning methodologies.
   • Conducts research in educational psychology and provides academic advising.
6. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Philosophy and Ethics)
   • Provides instruction in philosophy, ethics, and moral reasoning.
   • Engages in interdisciplinary research in applied ethics.
7. Graduate Assistant – Grade 10 (International Relations)
   • Assists senior lecturers in research and coursework facilitation in international relations.
   • Supports students in understanding global political systems and foreign policies.
8. Graduate Assistant – Grade 10 (Special Needs Education)
   • Provides support in research and teaching for special education programs.
   • Works closely with students and faculty to enhance inclusion and accessibility in learning.

School of Engineering and Technology

9. Senior Lecturer – Grade 13 (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
   • Leads research and teaching initiatives in electrical and electronics engineering.
   • Supervises student projects and promotes innovation in the field.
10. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Quantity Surveying/Building Economics)
    • Provides academic instruction in quantity surveying, cost estimation, and construction economics.
    • Conducts field studies and research in construction management.
11. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Civil Engineering)
    • Teaches courses in structural engineering, geotechnics, and transportation engineering.
    • Guides students in engineering design and analysis.

School of Agricultural and Food Sciences

12. Tutorial Fellow – Grade 11 (Food Security/Consumer Economics)
    • Conducts tutorials and research in food security, sustainability, and consumer economics.
    • Assists in developing agricultural and food science curricula.

School of Business and Economics

13. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Entrepreneurship)
    • Provides instruction in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and innovation.
    • Engages in applied research in business development and startups.

School of Biological, Physical, Mathematics, and Actuarial Sciences

14. Tutorial Fellow – Grade 11 (Microbiology)
    • Supports laboratory and classroom instruction in microbiology.
    • Conducts research in microbial sciences and biotechnology.
15. Senior Technologist III – Grade 8 (Physics)
    • Manages laboratory experiments and research in physics.
    • Provides technical support in scientific investigations.

School of Informatics and Innovative Systems

16. Senior Lecturer – Grade 13 (Information Systems)
    • Leads research and teaching in information systems and technology.
    • Develops and supervises technology-based student projects.
17. Lecturer – Grade 12 (Data Science)
    • Provides instruction in data analytics, machine learning, and AI technologies.
    • Conducts research in computational methods and data-driven solutions.
18. Tutorial Fellow – Grade 11 (Information Systems)
    • Assists in research and coursework delivery in information systems.
    • Supports students in understanding IT applications and software development.

School of Health Sciences

19. Senior Lecturer – Grade 13 (Nursing)
    • Leads nursing education, research, and clinical training.
    • Guides students in patient care, health management, and public health.

Administrative Positions

20. Chief Security Officer – Grade 13
    • Oversees campus security operations and ensures the safety of staff, students, and assets.
21. Senior Legal Officer – Grade 13
    • Provides legal advice, contract management, and compliance oversight.
22. Senior Security Officer – Grade 11
    • Supports security strategy implementation and risk assessment.
23. Security Officer II – Grade 9
    • Manages security protocols and personnel within the university.
24. Assistant Procurement Officer/Stores Controller – Grade 8
    • Assists in procurement planning and inventory control.
25. Security Supervisor II – Grade 5
    • Oversees security personnel and campus surveillance.
26. Security Guard I – Grade 4
    • Conducts patrols and monitors security threats.
27. Security Guard II – Grade 3
    • Provides frontline security services and incident reporting.

Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Administration, and Finance)

28. Chief Finance Officer – Grade 15
    • Manages financial planning, budgeting, and university accounts.
29. Deputy Estates Manager – Grade 13
    • Supervises property management and infrastructure maintenance.
30. Assistant Registrar (HR) – Grade 12
    • Assists in human resource management and staff welfare programs.
31. Computer Programmer – Grade 10
    • Develops and maintains university software systems.
32. Senior Administrative Assistant (HR)/Payroll – Grade 9
    • Manages payroll processing and HR records.
33. Administrative Assistant – Grade 8
    • Provides clerical and administrative support to university operations.
34. Assistant Network Support Technician – Grade 8
    • Maintains university network infrastructure and IT support services.
35. Cook – Grade 5
    • Prepares and serves meals in the university catering services.
36. Maintenance Foreman II – Grade 5
    • Supervises repair and maintenance operations.
37. Plumber – Grade 4
    • Installs and repairs water supply systems.
38. Electrician – Grade 4
    • Maintains electrical systems and infrastructure.
39. Plant Operator – Grade 4
    • Operates heavy machinery for campus maintenance.
40. Drivers III – Grade 4
    • Provides transportation services for university operations.
41. Records/Filing/Registry Clerk – Grade 4
    • Manages university records and filing systems.
42. Waiter – Grade 3
    • Provides catering and hospitality services.

Application Process Interested candidates should submit their applications before 4th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.