Kenyatta University Funeral Home Jobs Vacancies in Kenya April 2015
Kenyatta University Career Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution
Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions.
Kenyatta University Funeral Home:
1. Mortuary Superintendent
Qualifications:
- KCE Division II or KCSE mean Grade C+ (plus) and above
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and Higher National Diploma in Histopathology OR
- BSc. Degree in Human Anatomy will also be considered
- Certificate of training in Mortuary Sciences from a recognized institution
- Served as a Mortician for a minimum duration of one (1) year after the Mortician’s Certificate course
- At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy Hospital or teaching Mortuary
- Computer literate
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
Responsibilities:
- Overall technical supervision of all Morticians and Mortuary Assistants
- Technical advisor to the Director KUFH in matters relating to deaths and funeral
- Receiving, preservation and dispatching of bodies
2. Mortician
Qualifications:
- KCE Division III or KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) and above
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences/Technology from a recognized institution
- Certificate in Mortuary Practice
- At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy Mortuary or a reputable Funeral Home
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong English and Swahili language skills
The following qualities will be an added advantage:-
- Certificate in Customer Care
- Knowledge of lowering gear operations
- Ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines without compromising the quality of deliverables
- Specialization in Histopathology or Anatomic Sciences
Successful applicants will be involved in reception, preservation, storage and dispatch of bodies in addition they will be assigned administrative duties from time to time as well as supervision of post mortem.
3. Assistant Mortician
Qualifications:
- KCE Division IV OR KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) and above
- Certificate in Mortuary Practice
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
- At least two (2) years relevant work experience in a busy Mortuary or a reputable Funeral Home
Applicants without professional Certificates but have proven cumulative five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar facility will be considered
The applicant should give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary; telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of Certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to the undersigned:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Friday, 8th May 2015.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Women are encouraged to apply.