i) KCSE C (Plain) or KCE Division III, or an equivalent qualification, with a credit in English Language. (Applicants who were employed by the University before 2007 will be considered with the KCSE/KCE grades they already hold.) In addition, candidates must have completed the following subjects offered by KNEC or hold an equivalent certificate from a recognized examining body:

 Business English

 Commerce I

 Secretarial Duties II  Office Management

 Shorthand III (minimum 120 w.p.m.) or Audio Typing/Writing

 Typewriting (minimum 60 w.p.m.)

iii) Certificates in, and ability to use, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management packages

iv) Three (3) years’ experience as Senior Assistant Executive Secretary, Grade F or equivalent

v) Knowledge of anti-virus tools

vi) Certificate in Public Relations and Customer Care or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

vii)Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

viii) Those with a good Bachelors degree, secretarial skills including Typewriting, Shorthand and Office Management will also be considered.