Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) – Job Vacancies

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) – Job Vacancies

In pursuit of its mission to provide transformative education through integrated quality training, research, and community engagement for sustainable development, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:

Administrative Positions:

1. Chief Security Officer – Grade 13

   • Reference No.: VC/CSO/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

2. Senior Legal Officer – Grade 13

   • Reference No.: VC/SLO/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

3. Senior Security Officer – Grade 11

   • Reference No.: VC/SSO/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

4. Security Officer II – Grade 9

   • Reference No.: VC/SO/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

5. Assistant Procurement Officer/Stores Controller – Grade 8

   • Reference No.: VC/APO/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

6. Security Supervisor II – Grade 5

   • Reference No.: VC/SSII/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 2

7. Security Guard I – Grade 4

   • Reference No.: VC/SGI/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

8. Security Guard II – Grade 3

   • Reference No.: VC/SGII/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 9

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

1. Chief Finance Officer – Grade 15

   • Reference No.: PAF/CFO/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

2. Deputy Estates Manager – Grade 13

   • Reference No.: PAF/DEM/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

3. Assistant Registrar (HR) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: PAF/AR(HR)/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

4. Computer Programmer – Grade 10

   • Reference No.: PAF/CP/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

5. Senior Administrative Assistant (HR)/Payroll – Grade 9

   • Reference No.: PAF/SAA(HR)/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

6. Administrative Assistant – Grade 8

   • Reference No.: PAF/AA/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 3

7. Assistant Network Support Technician – Grade 8

   • Reference No.: PAF/ANST/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

8. Cook – Grade 5

   • Reference No.: PAF/C/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

9. Maintenance Foreman II – Grade 5

   • Reference No.: PAF/MF/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

10. Plumber – Grade 4

    • Reference No.: PAF/P/2/2025
    • Number of Positions: 1

11. Electrician – Grade 4

    • Reference No.: PAF/E/2/2025
    • Number of Positions: 1

12. Plant Operator I – Grade 4

    • Reference No.: PAF/PO I/2/2025
    • Number of Positions: 1

13. Drivers III – Grade 4

    • Reference No.: PAF/DR III/2/2025
    • Number of Positions: 2

14. Records/Filing/Registry Clerk – Grade 4

    • Reference No.: PAF/RFRC/2/2025
    • Number of Positions: 1

15. Waiter – Grade 3

    • Reference No.: PAF/W/2/2025
    • Number of Positions: 1

Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Student Affairs and Research)

1. Registrar, Academic and Student Affairs – Grade 15
   • Reference No.: ASAR/RASA/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

Academic Positions:

School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences

1. Lecturer (Educational Foundation) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/L/EDF/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

2. Lecturer (Religion) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/L/REL/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

3. Lecturer (Early Childhood Development) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/L/ECD/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

4. Lecturer (History) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/L/HIST/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

5. Lecturer (Psychology/Educational Psychology) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/L/PSY/P/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

6. Lecturer (Philosophy and Ethics) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/L/PHI/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

7. Graduate Assistant (International Relations) – Grade 10

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/GA/IR/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

8. Graduate Assistant (Special Needs Education) – Grade 10

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/GA/SNE2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

School of Engineering and Technology

1. Senior Lecturer (Electrical and Electronics) – Grade 13

   • Reference No.: SET/SL/E&E/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

2. Lecturer (Quantity Surveying/Building Economics) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SET/L/QS/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

3. Lecturer (Civil Engineering) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SET/L/CE/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

School of Agricultural and Food Sciences

1. Tutorial Fellow (Food Security/Consumer Economics) – Grade 11
   • Reference No.: SAFS/TF/FS/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

School of Business and Economics

1. Lecturer (Entrepreneurship) – Grade 12
   • Reference No.: SBE/L/ENT/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

School of Biological, Physical, Mathematics, and Actuarial Sciences

1. Tutorial Fellow (Microbiology) – Grade 11

   • Reference No.: SBPMAS/TF/MICROB/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

2. Senior Technologist III (Physics) – Grade 8

   • Reference No.: PAF/ST III/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

School of Informatics and Innovative Systems

1. Senior Lecturer (Information Systems) – Grade 13

   • Reference No.: SIIS/SL/IS/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

2. Lecturer (Data Science) – Grade 12

   • Reference No.: SIIS/L/DS/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

3. Tutorial Fellow (Information Systems) – Grade 11

   • Reference No.: SEHSS/TF/IS/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

School of Health Sciences

1. Senior Lecturer (Nursing) – Grade 13
   • Reference No.: SHS/SL/NUR/2/2025
   • Number of Positions: 1

How to Apply:

• Applications should include:

  • A cover letter, detailed CV, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or valid passport, testimonials, telephone contacts, and the names and contacts of three (3) referees.

• Chapter 6 Compliance:

  • Shortlisted applicants must provide evidence of compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, including clearance from:
    • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
    • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
    • Credit Reference Bureau

• Submission of Documents:

  • Hard copies: Send three copies by post or hand delivery to:
    Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Administration & Finance)
    Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
    P.O. Box 210 – 40601, BONDO

  • Soft copies: Email in PDF format to recruitmentextfeb25@jooust.ac.ke by 4th March, 2025 (5:00 p.m.).

• Referees: Applicants should request their referees to send their confidential reports directly to the recruitment email by 4th March, 2025.

• Certification for Foreign Qualifications: Foreign earned qualifications should be certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

For detailed requirements, visit the university’s website: www.jooust.ac.ke

JOOUST is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.