Vacancies at Great Lakes University of Kisumu
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The idea of establishing the Great Lakes University of Kisumu originated in the Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH) in Africa, which spearheaded the application for authority to operate as a university.

Business Development Officer

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify new and follow up business opportunities by developing profitable business growth across the University
  • Develop marketing strategies for the various established business projects
  • Ensure and contribute to development of business plans and work with department heads to execute business development initiatives targeting business generating projects
  • Develop customer care strategies and distribution strategies to acquire, expand and retain profitable relationships.
  • Understand the needs of customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these needs.
  • Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
  • Contact potential clients to establish a business relationship and meet with them.
  • Research the latest in the business industry and create new opportunities to expand business.
  • Carry out periodic monitoring and evaluations within the department and collaborate with relevant heads of departments to ensure requirements are met, such as sales numbers and profit goals.
  • Develop, manage and execute operational processes for competitive business models to meet customer needs, which include value propositions, service model, pricing models, solution packages and credit terms

Qualification & Competencies Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Management or a related field.
  • 3- 5 years of proven sales track record and experience in business or a related area.
  • High level strategic planning and organizational skills, including forward planning and forecasting.
  • Tenacity and drive to seek new income generating business and meet or exceed targets while ensuring customer satisfaction.

 

Dean of Students

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct, manage, and supervise the Dean of Students Office and all programs pertaining to this office.
  • Direct and oversee the Students Rights and Responsibilities and the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Plan and implement the New Student Orientation (NSO), Transfer and Family Connections orientations, and student transition programs.
  • Research, plans, implements, and assesses student development efforts with all elements of the university community and all facets of campus life.
  • Handle emergency and crisis situations that pertain to students and campus life
  • Coordinating Co-curricular programs and activities for students
  • Liaise with University management on student’s welfare.
  • Facilitate and oversee student’s accommodation and recreational activities

Qualification & Competencies Required

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, Education, Psychology, Theology, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration or any other relevant field.
  • At least 5-7 years of experience in an educational administrative role preferred
  • Previous work experience in student’s affair is an added advantage.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
  • Experience determining fair consequences for students in violation of the code of conduct
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents and staff
  • Experience investigating complaints and grievances against instructors, staff and fellow students
  • Ability to prepare and make effective presentations promoting programs within the University
  • Ability to analyze data regarding the effectiveness of programs and initiatives within the University
  • Comfortable administering consequences for violation of the code of conduct of academic integrity standards
  • Experience in creating and supporting social clubs and programs within the University.

 

Physiotherapy Lecturers (3 Positions)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Design and implement innovative methods of teaching
  • Ensure quality of teaching in the department and ensure that it is of the required standard.
  • Prepare daily lessons and targets for the students
  • Contribute to the development of the academic curricular within the department by involvement in discussions, generation of ideas and decision making.
  • Carry out relevant tasks to ensure planned activities in the department meet set timeframe as per the academic calendar with regards to teaching, setting of exams, marking and submission of results.
  • Mentor students with their academic progress.
  • Guide and mentor research students in their projects.
  • Mentor, Assess, review and evaluate the progress and activities of students.
  • Support the functional activities of the department.
  • Facilitate a learning environment that encourages the thirst for knowledge.
  • Research proposals writing and leading research in the discipline in collaboration with the colleagues within and partner institution.

Qualification & Competencies Required

  • PhD in Physiotherapy
  • 3-5 years’ operating in a similar capacity
  • Postgraduate work experience such as experience as a trainer or instructor in a recognized institution
  • Training and professional development/certification with registration in the relevant body
  • Work experience in a health facility will be an added advantage.
 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@gluk.ac.ke using the position as subject of email.


Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15 February 2023
Duty Station: Kisumu
Posted: 24-01-2023
No of Jobs: 6
Start Publishing: 24-01-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-01-2065
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