2021 Employment Opportunities

March 3, 2021

2021 Employment Opportunities

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Kabale University is a Public University pursuant to Statutory Instrument No. 36 of 16^th July 2015 under The Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 (as amended)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the following posts that exist in Kabale University.

JOB TITLE: UNIVERSITY BURSAR
Salary Scale: M3NTNSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. EXT AD 01/2/2021
Responsible to: Vice Chancellor through the University Secretary
Responsible for: Deputy Bursar and Assistant Administrative Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To be responsible for financial administration, planning and investments and resource mobilisation and maintain accounts in a form determined by the University Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and formulates strategic financial plans and budgets for the University outlining projected revenue sources, expenditure and measures to be taken to control costs.
Coordinates and supports the preparation, consolidation of University budgets and work plans and monitoring their implementation.
Oversees management of income, expenditure and stores of the University.
Directs the preparation and submits monthly, quarterly, annual and final financial reports in accordance with the law and University policies or as required by Management or Council.
Develops and institutes accounting, accountability and risk management systems for resources and assets of the University in accordance with University policy, regulations and the law.
Promotes and enforces adherence to financial policy, regulatory framework including standards of professional practice.
Supports the conduct of audits and prepares timely responses to audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary.
Provides technical support and guidance to Top Management and Council on financial matters including policy proposals, funding priorities, investment, resource mobilisation and improvements to financial management systems.
Coordinates the disbursement and accountability for University funds including Donor funds.
Prepares revenue forecasts and initiates investment and resource mobilization strategies.
Effects the timely payment for goods and services.
Oversees the proper management of the Assets Register.
Sets performance targets, supervises, and appraises staff of the Office.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have a Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related field.
Should have a full professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA or CIMA.
Should be a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) or its equivalent.
Should have high integrity with excellent communication, leadership and people skills.
Should be computer literate, with good working knowledge of standard office documentation software and with demonstrable knowledge and skills in computerised Financial Management systems and packages.
Should have the ability to initiate and institute measures to enforce prudent financial management and proper use and accountability of the University’s fiscal resources.
Should have a minimum of ten (10) years working experience in financial management of a reputable organization, three (3) of which should have been at a senior finance management level i.e. Deputy Bursar in the University, or Commissioner in Public service/Government agency or equivalent in a reputable organization.

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY BURSAR
Salary Scale: M4NTNSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No.: EXT AD 02/2/2021
Responsible to: University Bursar
Responsible for: Senior Assistant Bursar/ Finance, Senior Assistant Bursar/ Grants and Projects

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support the University Bursar to ensure efficient and effective execution of programs relating the management of finances, planning, investment financial management of projects undertaken by the University and to develop appropriate strategies for budgeting and monitoring all operations of the University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the University Bursar to develop and formulates strategic financial plans and budgets for the University.
Facilitates strategic planning processes across the University.
Provides technical support to the Units for the preparation of their budgets and work plans.
Reviews and advises the University Bursar on the performance of financial management, planning, investment and resource mobilization of the Office.
Monitors and reports compliance of the University Units to instituted accounting, accountability and risk management systems.
Reviews, monitors and advises on Donor funding policies, priorities and trends.
Supports the University Bursar in promoting and enforcing adherence to financial policy, regulatory framework including standards of professional practice.
Compiles and prepares timely responses to audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary.
Facilitates co-financing arrangements with various Stakeholders.
Coordinates compilation of data for preparation of revenue forecasts and development of investment initiatives and resource mobilization strategies.
Develops and manages the process of policy formulation and planning decisions in consultation with other University units.
Performs any other official duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have a Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related field.
Should have a full professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA or CIMA.
Should be a Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) or equivalent.
Should have high integrity with excellent communication, leadership and people skills.
Should be computer literate, with good working knowledge of standard office documentation software and with demonstrable knowledge and skills in computerised Financial Management systems and packages.
Should have the ability to initiate and institute measures to enforce prudent financial management and proper use and accountability of the University’s fiscal resources.
Should have a minimum of 7 years relevant working experience, three (3) of which must have been at senior finance management level i.e Senior Assistant Bursar in the University, or Assistant Commissioner in Public service/Government agency or equivalent in a reputable organization.
Should have proven experience of formulating and implementing strategic plans that reflect and support organizational needs.

JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR-Environmental Science
Salary Scale: M4TSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No.: EXT AD 03/2/2021
Responsible to: Head of department
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff in the relevant discipline

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide academic leadership and knowledge in the relevant discipline and lead the development and implementation of research and publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and delivers lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Conducts research and disseminates research findings.
Promotes knowledge transfer of his/her subject through original work.
Guides and supervises students doing research.
Conducts seminars
Sets and marks tests, examinations and course work
Guides and advises students on their performance.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have an earned Ph.D. in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher learning
Should have at least seven (7) years of teaching experience (3) of which should have been at a rank of Senior Lecturer in a recognized institution of higher learning.
Should have demonstrated academic excellence and had five (5) new publications in area of specialization since promotion to the level of Senior Lecturer.
Should have supervised at least five (5) Masters Students to completion since promotion to Senior Lecturer.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-French
Salary Scale: M6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No. : EXT AD 04/2/2021
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Sets tests, examinations and course work.
Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
Conducts seminars and tutorials.
Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have an earned PhD or Masters degree on PhD track
Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
Should be computer literate.
Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-Soil Science
Salary Scale: M6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No. : EXT AD 05/2/2021
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Sets tests, examinations and course work.

Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
Conducts seminars and tutorials.
Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have an earned PhD or Masters degree on PhD track
Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
Should be computer literate.
Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-Electrical Engineering
Salary Scale: M6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No. : EXT AD 06/2/2021
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Sets tests, examinations and course work.
Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
Conducts seminars and tutorials.
Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have an earned PhD or Masters degree on PhD track
Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
Should be computer literate.
Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-Library & Information Science
Salary Scale: M6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No. : EXT AD 07/2/2021
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Sets tests, examinations and course work.
Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
Supervises undergraduate and post-graduate students undertaking research projects.
Conducts seminars and tutorials.
Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have an earned PhD or Masters degree on PhD track
Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
Should be computer literate.
Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-History
Salary Scale: M6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No. : EXT AD 08/2/2021
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Sets tests, examinations and course work.
Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
Conducts seminars and tutorials.
Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have an earned PhD or Masters degree on PhD track
Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
Should be computer literate.
Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT LECTURER-Mechanical Engineering
Salary Scale: M6.2TSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No. : EXT AD 9/2/2021
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist the design, development and production of learning material and teaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists to prepare lecture material and conducts lectures to undergraduate students under the guidance of a Lecturer.
Assists in setting tests, examinations and coursework.
Assists in marking tests and examinations scripts and compiling examinations results.
Assists in administering and invigilating tests, examinations and coursework.
Assists in supervising student projects under guidance and supervision of a Lecturer.
Assists in mentoring junior staff in academic growth and research.
Carries out official administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have a Masters degree in the relevant discipline.
Should have a high level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.
Should have good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Should be computer literate.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.
Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT LECTURER-Electrical Engineering
Salary Scale: M6.2TSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No. : EXT AD 10/2/2021
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist the design, development and production of learning material and teaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists to prepare lecture material and conducts lectures to undergraduate students under the guidance of a Lecturer.
Assists in setting tests, examinations and coursework.
Assists in marking tests and examinations scripts and compiling examinations results.
Assists in administering and invigilating tests, examinations and coursework.
Assists in supervising student projects under guidance and supervision of a Lecturer.
Assists in mentoring junior staff in academic growth and research.
Carries out official administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have a Masters degree in the relevant discipline.
Should have a high level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.
Should have good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Should be computer literate.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.
Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT LECTURER-English
Salary Scale: M6.2TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Ref. No. : EXT AD 11/2/2021
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist the design, development and production of learning material and teaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists to prepare lecture material and conducts lectures to undergraduate students under the guidance of a Lecturer.
Assists in setting tests, examinations and coursework.
Assists in marking tests and examinations scripts and compiling examinations results.
Assists in administering and invigilating tests, examinations and coursework.
Assists in supervising student projects under guidance and supervision of a Lecturer.
Assists in mentoring junior staff in academic growth and research.
Carries out official administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have a Masters degree in the relevant discipline.
Should have a high level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.
Should have good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Should be computer literate.
Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE:         TECHNICIAN-Physiology
Salary Scale:         M12 NTSc
No. of posts:         01
Ref. No. :         EXT AD 12/2/2021
Responsible to:         Supervisor of Academic Unit where deployed
Responsible for:         N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conduct or support scientific analysis and investigations in the laboratory for teaching or research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts or supports students and academic staff carrying out laboratory experiments on specimen or material using appropriate methods and procedures.
Records and interprets test results arising out of laboratory analyses and investigations.
Prepares samples and specimen for the conduct of laboratory analysis and investigations.
Implements laboratory standard operating procedures and safety and quality control standards.
Undertakes preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment undertaken.
Sets up laboratory and appropriate chemicals, reagents and equipment for teaching, investigation or research.
Instructs students and academic staff on laboratory procedure and proper and safe use of chemicals, reagents and laboratory equipment.
Sets up, calibrates and operates standard laboratory equipment.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Should have a Diploma in Laboratory Science or Practice.
Should possess an experience of at least one (1) years’ experience of laboratory practice in a reputable institution.
Should have good interpersonal relationship and training skills.
Should have integrity and be dependable.
Should have good report writing skills.
Should be registered with a professional organization where required.

Suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications in sealed envelopes clearly indicating the position applied for and serial number to the address below, including an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, copies of Certified Transcripts and Certificates, Postal and Telephone Contacts, Names and Telephone Contacts of three referees:

Applications should reach the University through the following address not later than Tuesday 16^th March 2021 at 5 pm.

University Secretary,
Kabale University Kampala Liaison Office
Kabale University

OR

3rd Floor, Reev House, Plot 515,
Kikungiri Campus
Opposite Gapco Petrol Station, Bombo Road,
P.O Box 317,
Wandegeya -Kampala.
Kabale.

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NB:

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
Applicants shall be subjected to a background check.

KABALE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES ORGANIZATION

2021 Employment Opportunities