Careers

Criminology (2 Positions)

 

1. Teach and assess courses in the discipline at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
2. Supervise undergraduate projects and other experiential learning programmes.
3. Supervise dissertations/theses at graduate level.
4. Participate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate courses v) Initiate, promote and participate in research projects.
5. Provide professional   and    community   services    and    initiate   linkages    and fundraising.
6. Carry out administrative and other  duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

1. Earned PhD  or  equivalent degree  qualification in  the  relevant field  from  a recognized academic institution;
2. Be registered or have  qualification for registration by a relevant professional body.
3. Those with publications shall have an added advantage.

The  Finance Officer  is the  head  of Finance Department who  is responsible for overall formulation and  implementation of finance  policies  and  strategies, organization, control and supervision of the department

i) Provide  technical advice on financial matters to University Management and Council.

ii) Develop  the  Departmental  strategic plan  to  meet   strategic and  financial objectives of the University.

iii) Develop   departmental  work   plans   that   will  guide   the   members  of  the Department each year in achieving the strategic objectives.

iv) Advice and set financial targets for the University and evaluate them  through performance contracts.

v) Prepare University budgets to request for funds  from the Ministry and guide utilization of financial resources.

vi) Prepare and  submit management reports (financial projection/ cost benefit analysis) to facilitate decision making.

vii)  Prepare and  submit annual financial statements and  quarterly reports in compliance with statutory requirements.

viii) Review  and   formulate  accounting  policies   and   regulations  that   govern operations of the University.

ix) Institute internal controls in  the  operations of the  Department to  ensure accuracy  of financial records and enhance efficiency in service delivery.

x) Review and  formulate quality  management procedures to guide  operations within  the department.

xi) Allocate duties, supervise and conduct appraisals to evaluate the performance of finance  staff.

xii) Promote   staff    development   and    capacity    building   through   training, mentorship  and   coaching   to  ensure  subordinate  are  equipped  with  the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out their  duties effectively.

xiii) Custodian of the assets  register of the University to ensure safe guarding of assets.

xiv) Provide  interpretations to  various   financial policies  and  laws  to  enhance implementation of the same.

xv) Update the University management on the new/ current financial trends and their  impact to the University – this  is to facilitate compliance and  review of strategy.

xvi)  Act as  the  liaison  person for  all  financial audits both  internal & external audits.

xvii)  Ensure adherence and compliance to financial regulations and standards e.g. IPSAS.

xviii)    Liaise  with  the  Ministry of Education and  other   financial institutions  on financial matters to facilitate smooth running of the University.

xix)  Cash  management by monitoring cash  flows of the  University to  facilitate planning and utilization of same.

xx) Keep records to ensure that  all books of accounts are properly maintained as a statutory requirement.

xxi)  Custodian of accountable documents for finance in compliance with statutory requirements.

xxii) Facilitate effective and efficient service delivery to ensure all clients  are given services to the required standard and as per the University service charter.

xxiii)  Attend  to customer feedback by providing responses to all complaints and compliments.

xxiv) Advise  University committees  on  financial matters  to  facilitate  decision making.

xxv) Approve  payments and  release of funds  to enable  the  execution of various tasks within  the University.

xxvi) Monitor budget operation activities at  all levels  to ensure all activities are within  the stipulated budgetary allocations.

xxvii) Monitor and ensure the University revenue targets and projections are met in order to advise on expenditures.

xxviii)  Assist in budgetary controls to ensure budgets are adhered to. xxix) Authorize payments to be settled for expenditures incurred.

xxx)  Any other  duty assigned by a senior  officer.

a. Job Specification/Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade,  a candidate must  have:

i) Masters  Degree   in   finance   or   accounting  field   from   a  recognized institution

ii) CPA (K)

iii).  At least fourteen (14) years relevant work experience, ten (10) of which must  have been in a senior  managerial position.

iii)   Membership registration with ICPAK or any other  relevant professional body

iv) Knowledge  of Information and Communication Technology

v) Doctorate degree  is an added advantage

b. Job Specification/Requirements for serving employees

For promotion to this grade,  an employee must  have;

i) Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting field from a recognized institution

ii) CPA (K)

iii)  At least three (3) years work experience at grade 14.

iv) Membership registration with ICPAK or any other  relevant professional body

v) Shown merit  and ability as reflected in work performance and results

vi) Knowledge  of Information and Communication Technology

vii) Doctorate degree  is an added advantage

 

This  position is  responsible for  provision  of  independent appraisal of  the  university operations and  advise   the  management on  the  compliance with  set  regulations and measures through evaluation of Internal Control  Systems  and  giving necessary guidance on improvement of the  same  and  appraisal of risk management, value for money  audits and information systems audits

i) Participate in the  development, implementation  and  maintenance of internal audit   plan   and   system   of  internal  controls to  help   provide assurance  that applicable laws, regulations, and University policies and procedures are complied with;

ii) Participate in the preparation of annual departmental work plans  adopting a risk based  approach to ensure that  work  done  is accomplished within  the  required time;

iii)   Review  and   present  audit   reports  to  the   Chief  Internal  Auditor   to  ensure transparency in the operations of different departments and  directorates within the University;

iv) Conduct staff appraisal to provide feedback to staff in the  department on their work and also to identify  staff for recommendation for promotion.

v) Conduct systems  audits  in  order to  provide reasonable  assurance  that   key operating systems are  functioning effectively  and  that   strategic/  operational objectives are consistently met in an efficient and cost effective manner;

 

vi) Conduct risk based audits to provide reasonable assurance that Risk Management processes and structures put in place by management function effectively;

vii)  Participate in  formulation and  implementation of internal audit  policies  and operations to ensure conformance to quality  standards;

viii) Identify and critically evaluate elements of governance and risk management and participate in designing appropriate risk management and  mitigation strategies and procedures for implementation;

ix) Report to the audit  committee of council on risk based  audits conducted in every quarter of the financial year;

x) Provide    consulting  services   to   various    departments  in   order  to   develop appropriate risk management, control and governance processes to enhance level of assurance to management;

xi) Carry out  value  for  money   audits and  information  systems audit   to  ensure internal controls are followed and accountability of work done;

xii)  Examine financial transactions for accuracy  and  compliance with  institutional policies and applicable laws and regulations;

xiii) Identify, assess and evaluate the risk management of the University to ensure that risks are properly identified and there are measures in place to mitigate the risk;

xiv)  Examine the Information Systems  and  Database management and  assessing its adequacy in terms of data integrity and security;

xv) Undertake spot checks and cash surveys in cash collection points and at the casual works areas  of operation to ensure effective and efficient utilization of university resources.

xvi)  Control  institution expenditure by carrying out pre-audit of payments to ensure they are in line with the university regulations

xvii) Provide  input to the Internal Audit Department budget

xviii) Any other  duty assigned by a senior  officer

 

a. Job Requirements for External Recruitment

For appointment to this grade,  a candidate must  have:

i) Master’s degree  in finance  or accounting field from a recognized institution

ii) CPA (K)

iii) At least seven (7) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must  have been in a senior  audit  position.

iv) Membership registration with (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body

v) Knowledge of Information Communication Technology vi) CISA qualification is an added advantage

Job Requirements for Serving Employee

For promotion to this grade,  an employee must  have;

i) Master’s degree  in finance  or accounting field from a recognized institution

ii) CPA (K)

iii) At least three (3) years’ work experience at grade 12.

iv) Membership registration with (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body v)   Shown merit  and ability as reflected in work performance and results

vi)  Knowledge  of Information Communication Technology vii) CISA qualification is an added advantage

The position exists  to oversee  the implementation of policies  in campus libraries and  all other  library  sections, including human resource management and  budget utilization control for all library  departments in campuses to facilitate smooth operation within  the library.

i) Impart research and scholarship skills through conducting Information Literacy Trainings for researchers and scholars to improve research skills.

ii) Participate  in   negotiation  for   research  database   licenses,  copyright  and consortia agreements so as to avail research resources (e-journals, databases)

iii) Engage  in research in information related issues  and  publish findings so as to keep in touch  with changing information landscape.

iv) Seek  research  grants  through  competitive proposals from  external funding agencies  for research and professional work to acquire resources for research.

v) Assure adequate library  and research resources are available  to meet faculty and student   needs,  within    assigned  budget  through   participation   in   policy formulation and implementation.

vi) Participate in  maintenance, enhancement and  improvement of the  Library’s integrated learning environment, and  the engagement of students, faculty and staff  through creation and  control of  physical   and  virtual   environments to enhance learning.

vii)  Teach  information management related courses such  as Information literacy, communication skills; research skills study skills and other  information science– related courses so as to enhance life-long learning.

viii) Develop liaisons with outside institutions on Library official commitments, both locally  and  internationally through partnerships,  consortia, for  purposes  of developing the university library  and information services

ix) Participate in  development,  revision  and   implementation  of  statements   of vision,  mission and  objectives of the  library  through policies  so as to provide strategic leadership of the university library.

x) Prepare and  manage campus library   budget to  ensure smooth running of operations

xi) Participate in  provision of leadership through overall  department planning, development,  organization  and  management of  the  University Library   and information services so as to meet the mission of the library.

xii)  Participate in training and  performance reviews  of staff so as to ensure a high level of professional service

xiii) Participate   in   the    academic  administration   of   the    University   through membership to university committees.

xiv) Create library publicity through library movements, talks, association’s national and international committees so as to improve the library  profession.

xv) Develop  work  plans  for  campus libraries so  as  to  facilitate for  planning for campus library  activities

xvi) prepare campus library  reports to the Deputy  University Librarian to facilitate decision making

xvii)  Provide   varied,   authoritative  and   up-to-date  information  resources  in  all formats (physical, electronic) to all categories of users  through budget controls so as to facilitate teaching, learning, research and community service

xviii)  Participate in  development,  revision  and   implementation  of  statements   of vision,  mission and  objectives of the  library  through policies  so as to provide strategic leadership of the university library.

xix)  Participate   in   the    academic  administration   of   the    University   through participation in university committees

xx) Participate in planning for physical  and  virtual  resources and  facilities  in the library  so as to provide a convenient and conducive place for study and research

xxi)  Participate in performance reviews for staff through appraisals so as to ensure a high level of professional service

xxii) Formulate  policies   that   enable    library    share    information  and   metadata nationally so as to enable  international collaborations.

xxiii)  Oversee  departmental information services  through report analysis so  as  to ensure quality  in service provision

 

Job Specification/Requirements for Direct Appointment

For direct  appointment to this grade,  a candidate must  have:-

i) Masters Degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution;

ii) At least five (5) years relevant work experience.

iii)  Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.

iv)  Membership registration to a relevant professional body.

v) Published at least one (1) relevant refereed publications.

vi)   Doctorate degree  is an added advantage.

Job Specification/ Requirements for Serving Employees.

For promotion to this grade,  an employee must  have:-

i) Masters Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;

ii) At least three (3) years work experience at grade

iii)  Shown merit  and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

iv) Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.

v)  Membership registration to a relevant professional body.

vi) Published at least one (1) relevant refereed publication.

vii)   Doctorate degree  is an added advantage.