REF: PU/ADV/13/03/2023

This is an entry position in this cadre in the University, and appointment is either on permanent and pensionable terms, or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.

Academic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNEC or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• The candidate must have passed the following seven subjects offered by KNEC
• Shorthand III (80w.p.m)
• Typewriting III (50w.p.m)
• Computerized Document Processing III
• Business English III/Communication III
• Office practice III
• Commerce III
• Office Management III/Office Administration and management III
• Secretarial Duties III

In addition the candidate must have :

• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• Practical knowledge of ISO

Experience

The candidate should experience in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form
• Processing data
• Managing e office
• Security of office records, documents and equipment
• Managing office petty cash
• Handling telephone calls and appointments

Skills and knowledge

The candidate must have skills in:

• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Team work
• Practical knowledge of ISO

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Tourism Technician Grade C will include but not limited to:

• Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form
• Processing data
• Managing e office
• Security of office records, documents and equipment
• Managing office petty cash
• Handling telephone calls and appointments
• Any other duty as assigned by the Head of Section/department

How to apply:

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other
regular allowances as determined by SRC. Applications should include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of
relevant certificates and testimonials.

Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:

The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education (CUE). The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday 22nd March 2023. Applications received
later than this date will not be considered