Vacancies at Alupe University
Alupe University is one of the new Universities in Kenya established vide the Alupe University Charter, 2022. The University aims to be a Bastion of Knowledge in Science, Education, Business Studies,
Economics, Social Sciences, Human Resource Development, Tourism, and Hospitality. Pursuant to Part
III of the Alupe University Charter and Part XV of the Alupe University Statutes, the University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following Vacancies at Alupe University:-
Jobs at Alupe University
- Administrative Assistant II – 5 Posts
- Secretary – 2 Posts
- Senior Clerical Officer
- Clerical Officer III – 3 Posts
- Messenger/ Cleaner – 2 Posts
- Grounds Man – 4 Posts
- Library Assistant II – 2 Posts
- Tutorial Fellow – Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS)
- Tutorial Fellow – Educational Foundation (Comparative Education or Sociology of Education – 2 Posts
- Tutorial Fellow – Mathematics Education
- Tutorial Fellow – Food Production
- Internal Auditor II – 2 Posts
Tutorial Fellow – Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS)
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited university in the relevant field;
- Master’s degree from a recognized and accredited University in the relevant field;
- Registered or Registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registrable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
- Demonstrated potential for teaching and research.
Duties and Responsibilities for Tutorial Fellow
- Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the curriculum up to Bachelor’s level;
- Preparing teaching/learning materials;
- Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
- Carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior academic member of staff;
- Supervise undergraduate student’s projects and other experiential learning programme;
- Preparing students progress reports; and
- Preparing publications and/or books.
Tutorial Fellow – Educational Foundation (Comparative Education or Sociology of Education – 2 Posts
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited university in the relevant field;
- Master’s degree from a recognized and accredited University in the relevant field;
- Registered or Registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registrable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
- Demonstrated potential for teaching and research.
Duties and Responsibilities for Tutorial Fellow
- Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the curriculum up to Bachelor’s level;
- Preparing teaching/learning materials;
- Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
- Carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior academic member of staff;
- Supervise undergraduate student’s projects and other experiential learning programme;
- Preparing students progress reports; and
- Preparing publications and/or books.
Tutorial Fellow – Mathematics Education
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited university in the relevant field;
- Master’s degree from a recognized and accredited University in the relevant field;
- Registered or Registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registrable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
- Demonstrated potential for teaching and research.
Duties and Responsibilities for Tutorial Fellow
- Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the curriculum up to Bachelor’s level;
- Preparing teaching/learning materials;
- Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
- Carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior academic member of staff;
- Supervise undergraduate student’s projects and other experiential learning programme;
- Preparing students progress reports; and
- Preparing publications and/or books.
Tutorial Fellow – Food Production
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited university in the relevant field;
- Master’s degree from a recognized and accredited University in the relevant field;
- Registered or Registerable for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent Doctoral degree qualification;
- Be registered or registrable with the relevant professional body (where applicable);
- Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
- Demonstrated potential for teaching and research.
Duties and Responsibilities for Tutorial Fellow
- Lecturing in area of specialization in accordance with the curriculum up to Bachelor’s level;
- Preparing teaching/learning materials;
- Setting, invigilating and marking examination/assignments;
- Carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior academic member of staff;
- Supervise undergraduate student’s projects and other experiential learning programme;
- Preparing students progress reports; and
- Preparing publications and/or books.
Library Assistant II – 2 Posts
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience at the grade of Library Assistant III or in a comparable position;
- Diploma in Library studies or Information Science or equivalent qualifications from accredited examination body;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Accessioning all new books;
- Classifying and cataloguing books;
- Preparing and filing catalogue cards for books;
- Compiling accessions list’ for books and dispatch to all technical officers;
- Conducting orientation and registering new patrons
- Filling of borrowing cards;
- Sending reminder notices for overdue publications;
- Updating the catalogue;
- Photocopying gazette notices with published standards and circulating to quality control officers;
- Ensuring that shelves are tidy, and publications are filed in their right places;
- Receiving newspapers and magazines and maintaining their records;
- Compiling overdue materials lists;
- Update fines’ records of user accounts;
- Manning the circulation area;
- Assisting in providing reference information services;
- Providing Library user education; and
- Library clearance of students and staff.
Internal Auditor II – 2 Posts
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University;
- CPA (K) or CIA (Certified Internal Audit) or CISA (Certified Information System Auditor) certificate;
- Three (3) years’ work experience as an Internal Audit Assistant in a University OR six (6) years’ work experience in a comparable Institution;
- Member of ICPAK/IIA and in good standing;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Supporting internal audit teams in carrying out audits of Departments/ Sections of the University.
- Conducting investigations and special audits where applicable.
- Reviewing of audit systems and procedures in the University.
- Implement audit policies, guidelines rules and regulations while carrying audits.
- Participate in the development and implementation of audit work plans and budget.
- Appraise, summarize and discuss of audit findings with relevant Departments and/or sections.
- Preparation of annual auditors reports for all audited accounts in the University.
- Verify and scrutinize the books of accounts and provide appropriate advice.
- Facilitate follow up audits on outstanding audit issues to confirm if corrective actions as recommended have been taken.
- Issue primary audit reports, queries and observations.
Administrative Assistant II – 5 Posts
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Must have three (3) years relevant experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Mut be registered with relevant professional body;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Providing administrative support services in the university;
- Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments;
- Implementing policies and strategies;
- Providing secretariat services during meetings;
- Implementing administrative functions;
- Preparing and analyzing reports;
- Performing administrative operational duties in specific area of assignment;
- Preparing reports and records as may be required;
- Coordination of administrative activities; and
- Participating in quality audits.
Secretary – 2 Posts
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies with three (3) years’ working experience;
OR
- Stage III Single and Group certificates with nine (9) years working experience;
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Secretarial Studies, Business Office Management, Business Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Taking oral dictation;
- Word and data processing;
- Managing e-office;
- Operating office equipment;
- Handling telephone calls and appointments;
- Maintaining office diary and travel itineraries;
- Managing office protocol;
- Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;
- Maintaining an up-to-date filing system in the office;
- Preparing responses to routine correspondence; and
- Managing office petty cash.
Senior Clerical Officer
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Must have three (3) years relevant experience as a Clerk in a busy central registry or in a comparable position;
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Archives and Records Management or related field;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Formulate classification scheme for records as per ISO procedures through interpretation of work instruction in line with records management policies;
- Coordinate information flow by establishing tracking system to ensure accurate location of records at all times;
- Establish and maintains active, continuing programme for the economical and efficient management of the records of the university by maintaining and updating departmental correspondence files and personnel records;
- Facilitate adherence of the retention and disposal schedule used in the University for the Records Control;
- Appraise records periodically to weed out the ephemerals to ensure preservation, filling and accessibility of records in the university;
- Coordinate office supplies and maintenance of office equipment by monitoring housekeeping, office arrangement and stock control in the department;
- Receive and route incoming correspondence by organizing filing systems and coordination of file circulation; and
- Dispatch of the outgoing correspondence in the university.
Clerical Officer III – 3 Posts
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of D (Plain);
- Must have a certificate in records management;
- Must have relevant support training in clerical duties;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Coordinating clerical work in a section;
- Compiling and computing financial or statistical records from sources of data;
- Validating compiled data and records for accuracy and reporting;
- Verifying digitized records for accuracy;
- Processing documents;
- Ensuring stores, records and equipment inventory are well maintained;
- Ensuring proper maintenance of filing system
Messenger/ Cleaner – 2 Posts
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of D (Plain); and
- Must have one (1) year relevant work experience as a cleaner.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Perform various cleaning activities such as; dusting, sweeping and mopping;
- Emptying trash cans;
- Washing and drying windows;
- Reporting any breakages that occur during the cleaning process; and
- Ordering new cleaning supplies as needed.
Grounds Man – 4 Posts
Vacancies at Alupe University
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (plain) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
- Cutting grass within the University premises;
- Clearing blocked drainage, clearing roads and footpaths within the University;
- Collecting garbage and unwanted materials within the University;
- Planting and weeding of trees, flowers, and cutting of hedges in the University;
- Taking custody of all tools and equipment assigned to you;
How to Apply for Vacancies at Alupe University
Applications should be accompanied by an application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or valid Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses, telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants if shortlisted must show up to date and valid evidence of compliance with provisions of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya, with specific reference to clearance by the following bodies.
- Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Higher Education Loans Board;
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct);
- Registered Credit Reference Bureau
Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers, and contact addresses of three (3) referees and request their referees to send their confidential reports to recruitment@au.ac.keor addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 18th July 2025.
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Five hard copies should be sent by post or hand-delivered to the Administration Registry at the Assistant Registrar (Human Resource and Administration) office, and a soft copy in PDF format of the application documents with the reference numbers of the positions applied for clearly indicated should be sent to recruitment@au.ac.ke.
Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 18th July 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance, and Development)
Alupe University
P.O. Box 845-50400 BUSIA (KENYA)
Applicants with foreign-earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
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