Person Specifications

• Should have an earned PhD in Kiswahili
  
• Should have a Masters and Bachelors Degree in a relevant Discipline
  
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
  
• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
  
• Should be computer literate.
  
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
  

Responsibilities

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
  
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
  
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
  
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
  
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
  
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
  
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
  
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
  
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
  
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
  
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.