University of Nairobi PHD Scholarships in Economics

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University of Nairobi
 

School of Economics
 

PH.D. Scholarships in Economics
 

Applications are invited for the above scholarship from holders of a good master’s degree in Economics. 

Applicants with research experience in economics, and/or with an academic/research appointment at a university or research institute will have an added advantage.
 

The application package should include academic transcripts for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and copies of degree certificates. 

Only highly qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. 

The closing date is June 30, 2012.

Please forward applications to:

The Director,
School of Economics,
University of Nairobi.

University of Nairobi Short Course in Artificial Insemination and Fertility Management

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University of Nairobi
 

College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
 

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, is pleased to invite applications for the following
course commencing on 2nd July 2012
 

A Short Course in Artificial Insemination and Fertility Management
 

Minimum admission requirements
 

a) KCSE grade C- with at least a D in Biology or Biological Sciences
 

b) KCE Division III with a pass in Biology
 

c) A Level Certificate with 2 subsidiary passes with a pass in Biology at O Level
 

d) Certificate in any Biomedical Sciences including Agriculture and Range Management
 

e) Diploma in any Biomedical Sciences including Agriculture and Range Management
 

f) Any degree from Universities recognized by the senate.
 

Mode of learning: Full time
 

Fee structure: Course duration is 5 Weeks, registration fee is Kshs. 500/= and tuition fee is Kshs. 30,000/=
 

For more details Contact:

Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

or Chairman, Department of Clinical Studies, Upper Kabete Campus, 

P.O Box 29053, Nairobi, 

Tel: 020 2055198/2055199

E- mail: dean-vet@uonbi.ac.ke, dept-clinicalstudies@uonbi.ac.ke
 

Application Procedure
 

Application forms can be obtained from the University of Nairobi main campus Admissions Office Reception, Room 116, Administration block, first Floor. 

Forms can also be obtained from any of the UON Extra Mural centres in Garissa, Kakamega, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyeri, Meru, Kisii, Kapenguria and Lokichogio, or in the Universities Mombasa Campus and Kisumu Campus upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 3000. 

The application fee may be paid by DIRECT DEPOSIT into the UNES/UON Account, Barclays Bank,Westland’s Branch, a/c No. 03-073-1023948. Bankers’ cheques are also accepted. 

CASH AND POSTAL ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Application forms can also be down loaded from the University of Nairobi Website: www.uonbi.ac.ke (“admissions”), with evidence of the payment of the application fee furnished at the time of the application submission.
 

The completed application forms, deposit slip and copies of certificates must be returned on or before
June 22nd , 2012 to:
 

The Academic registrar (admissions), 

University of Nairobi 

P.O Box 30197 – 00100, Nairobi 

(Via mail or courier) or any extra mural centre

University of Nairobi Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Population and Health Programs

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University of Nairobi
 

College of Humanities and Social Science
 

Population Studies and Research Institute
 

A Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Population and Health Programs
 

(August 2012 Intake)
 

The Population Studies and Research Institute (PSRI) invite applications for August 2012 admissions for the above course. 

This is a two-week course that is aimed at equipping program and project managers/officers, planners, and researchers in the fields of population and health with monitoring and evaluation skills. 

The overall goal of the course is to contribute to the improvement of the management of population and health programs and projects in the country and elsewhere and to the development of national experts of monitoring and evaluation. 

The course targets personnel from Government, national, regional and international agencies currently implementing and/or supporting population and health programs.
 

Minimum Entry Requirement
 

The potential applicant will have at least a university degree from a recognised university or a diploma and other relevant qualifications plus at least three years of relevant work experience. 

The applicant should be proficient in English. Having some analytical skills, computer and data systems knowledge would be an added advantage.
 

Course Duration
 

The course is full time and will be covered in two weeks.
 

Course Content
 

The course is structured into the following main modules. Overview of M & E, M&E Concepts, M&E Plan,
Frameworks, Indicators, Data Sources and Quality, Data analysis and Interpretation, Planning for Evaluation, M&E information in decision-making and Stakeholders Engagement for M&E.
 

Tuition Fees:
 

The tuition fees for the course will be Ksh.50, 000/=. This amount does not cover travel, accommodation and living expenses. Teas will be provided during the course sessions. 

The tuition fees will also cover transportation for a field visit. The training venue will be at the Chinese Centre, Main Campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Application Procedure
 

Application forms are available from the Director’s PSRI or request from psri@uonbi.ac.ke
 

For more information please contact:-
 

Director
Population Studies and Research Institute
Main Campus, Hyslop Building, 2nd Floor
University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30197 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
 

Important Dates:
 

Application deadline: 22/07/2012
Registration deadline: 06/08/2012
Commencement date: 20/08/2012

AMREF Virtual Training School E-Learning & School Based Courses

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AMREF Virtual Training School is inviting applications for September 2012 intake for the courses outlined below.
 

1. KECHN – KRCHN eUpgrading Programme
 

This diploma course is taught through specially designed eLearning modules and employs a flexible approach that allows the nurses to study at their own time and pace as they continue to work and attend to their usual daily activities.
 

The program also gives nurses an opportunity to obtain funds needed to finance their studies from Kenya
Women Finance Trust made possible through a partnership between them, Johnson & Johnson and AMREF.
 

Admission criteria:
 

Be a Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse (KECHN)
 

2. Enrolled Nurse / Midwife EN/M - KRCHN eUpgrading Programme
 

This diploma course is also taught through specially designed eLearning modules and employs a flexible approach that allows the nurses to study at their own time and pace as they continue to work and attend to their usual daily activities.
 

The program also gives nurses an opportunity to obtain funds needed to finance their studies from Kenya
Women Finance Trust made possible through a partnership between them, Johnson & Johnson and AMREF.
 

Admission criteria:
 

Be an Enrolled Nurse Midwife (EN/M)
 

3. Comprehensive Reproductive Health Course: (1 year Diploma)
 

The school offers a comprehensive reproductive Health distance education course which is recognized by the Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Medical Services. The course duration is one (1) year and it is examined through written and practical examinations. To be certified by AMREF and Ministry of Health.
 

NB: A shorter version of the course (certificate) through residential training is available for 4 weeks.
 

Admission Criteria:
 

Be a health worker: Nurses, Clinical Officers, Doctors
 

4. Applied Clinical & Community Nutrition
 

This is a short 4 weeks residential certificate course. All health care providers are eligible.
 

Send in your applications with copies of the academic and professional certificates indicating clearly on the application letter the course you are applying for and your telephone number.
 

For each course a non refundable application fee of Kshs.1,000/= is payable to AMREF in cash or cheque. 

All cheques should be made payable to “AMREF”. The applications should be sent in by 15th June 2012.
 

The application or further enquiries should be addressed to:
 

The Principal, AMREF Virtual Training School
 

AMREF Headquarters, 

Opposite Wilson Airport, Lang’ata Road
P. O. Box 27691 – 00506, Nairobi – Kenya
Tel: 020 – 6993000
E-mail: avns@amref.org
 

Website: www.amref.org

UON / KIA Masters of Public Administration (MPA)

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University of Nairobi in Collaboration with the Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA)

Masters of Public Administration (MPA)

Government and Self-Sponsored Program

Applications are invited from qualified applicants for a full-time Masters of Public Administration (MPA) which will be offered at KIA beginning September 2012. The programme is a joint collaboration between the University of Nairobi, KIA and the Ministry of Public Service.

General Admission Requirements
 

The common regulations for the Masters degree in the Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi shall apply

The following shall be eligible for admission ¡n to the Masters in Public Administration
 

A holder of a Bachelors degree of at least Upper Second (Honours) in any field from the University of Nairobi or from an equivalent institution recognized by the University of Nairobi senate
 

a holder of bachelors degree with a lower Second Class (Honours) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University of Nairobi senate with at least three years working experience may be considered for admission.
 

A holder of Bachelors degree with a pass or an equivalent qualification from University of Nairobi or an equivalent institution recognized by the University University of Nairobi senate may be considered for admission if: 

(a) he/she has at least five years of relevant experience, or: 

(b) has a post graduate diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by senate.

Additional Admission Requirements for Civil Servants

• Applicants must be holders of a first degree from a recognized university
• Must have served in the public/private/NGO sector for at least five (5) years
• Must be in Job Group M and above or its equivalent in the public/private sector
• Must submit a copy of academic certificates and official transcripts
• Submit a 1-2 pages statement describing your background, career goals and a commitment to public sector ethos
• Submit three letters of recommendations, at least one from an academic referee . A current curriculum vitae
• Civil servants must submit their applications through their heads of Departments for approval by the ministerial Training Committee

Application Deadline: 30th June 2012
 

Mode of Study: Evening Programme
 

Commencement Date: 3rd September 2012
 

Application Procedure: Application forms are available from the Board of Post graduate studies, located at the Main Campus of the University, on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 3,000. (Note: Non-Kenyans pay 25% more on all charges). 

The application fees may be paid by Direct Deposit in to the Cash at Barclays Bank Westlands, UNES/UON Collection NC, NC No. 073-1023948. 

Bankers cheques will also be accepted. 

CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
 

Application forms may also be downloaded from the University website, www.uonbi.ac.ke.

Tuition per course Unit: 13,500Shs
 

Minimum number of unit: 16
 

Other charges: Registration (1,000/-), Medical Emergency cover (5,000/- annually), annual ID (500/- paid in the first term of each academic year), Library (2,000/-), Activity (2,000/- annually), Computer Lab (5,000/- annually).
 

Applications should be made on prescribed forms obtained forms obtainable from Director, Board of Post graduate studies, University of Nairobi.
 

Civil servants should obtain additional application forms from KIA’s Admissions office (Lower Kabete) or download from KIA’s website: www.kia.ac.ke.
 

For further information: Contact Director, BPS, University of Nairobi. Civil servants can get further information from KIA’s admissions office 

Tel: _254-020-4182311 EXT 130 

or 254- 020-41 82306 

or info@kia.ac.ke.

KIM Certified Business Leadership Programme: June 2012 Intake

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The Kenya Institute of Management

Certified Business Leadership Programme: June 2012 Intake

Are you passionate about excellence?

Are you a team leader?

Do you want to enhance your leadership capacity?

The Kenya Institute of Management is pleased to invite applications for the CERTIFIED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME.

This programme is delivered in tour modules:

1. Managing People

2. Leadership & Corporate Citizenship

3. Financial Management & Productivity Excellence

4. Innovation, Information & Knowledge Management

The programme is uniquely designed for business leaders and practising managers. Facilitated by industry based experts with practical, demonstrable and long standing experience, it offers an integrated set of tailor-made components; action oriented learning, experientials and facility tours.

Attendance Mode: 

Weekend intensive - Friday & Saturday;
 

Once a month.
 

Duration: 6 months per module.
 

Fee: Ksh. 128,500 (Inclusive of Meals and Learning materials) per module.
 

Successful participants are certified and recognised as “KIM Certified Business Leaders”

For more details and to register, please contact:

Joy on 020 2535276 / 2445600 / cblp@kím.ac.ke or Margaret on muhoro@kim.ac.ke

University of Nairobi Diploma in Information Studies

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University of Nairobi

Diploma in Information Studies

The University of Nairobi Library invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a
Diploma in Information Studies examined by Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

Scope: Among the topics to be covered are: Information Technology; Information Management; Organization and Retrieval of Information; Dissemination of Information; Publishing and Book Trade; Conservation and Restoration of Information Materials; Archival and Social Studies.

Minimum Requirements:

Admission will be governed by any of the following minimum requirements:

a) Holders of KCSE Certificate with a minimum aggregate of COR

b) A Certificate in Library Studies.

Duration: Approximately two (2) years

Application Deadline: April 13, 2012

Commencement Date: May 7, 2012

Time for Classes:

• 5.00P.M. – 8.00P.M. Monday – Friday
• 8.30A.M. – 4.30P.M. Saturday

Fees: Registration Fees: KShs.1,000 per student

Tuition: KShs.22,000 per Term for Six Terms, excluding other charges.

Application forms can be collected from the course coordinator in Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library on payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs.1,000

For further details:
Contact University Librarian’s office
Tel.254-20-318262 Ext. 28501 or
E-mail: librarian@uonbi.ac.ke.

University of Nairobi School of Business May 2012 Intake

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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCIES

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

MAY 2012 INTAKE

The University of Nairobi, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS is pleased to invite applications for the following courses:-

A) UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) – Day and Evening Programmes (Module II)

Commencement date: 7th May 2012

Venue: Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu campuses

TIME OF STUDY:

Day programme: - 8.00 AM - 4.00 PM Weekdays

Evening programme: 5.30 PM - 8.30 PM Weekdays

8.00 AM - 5.00 PM Saturdays

Course specialisations:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Insurance
• Marketing
• Human resource Management
• Business Information systems
• Operations management
• Procurement and supply chain Management

Minimum admission requirements

a) KCSE grade C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics and English/Kiswahili or B in bridging course offered in the University of Nairobi with at least C- in the subject at KCSE

b) KCSE grade C or O Level Div. III and a Diploma from institutions recognised by University of Nairobi senate

c) KCSE grade C- plus a Certificate and a Diploma from institutions recognised by university of Nairobi senate

d) KACE/EAACE Certificate with 2 Principal passes and Credit pass in Mathematics at KCE

e) Holder of CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent qualification plus C at KCSE OR O Level Div. III

f) A degree from the Universities recognized by the senate.

g) Holders of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

For more details Contact:

Dean, School of Business
P.O Box 30197 – 00100, Nairobi.
Tel: 2059163/4
Email: bcom-coord@uonbi.ac.ke

2. Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) - By Distance Learning (Module III)

Distance learning is largely self taught with minimal face to face contact between the learner and the teacher.

The program is designed to offer quality training to those who cannot access the school based program because of the nature and location of their jobs.

At the beginning of the semester students report to campus for a one week face to face session during which students are introduced to the courses and also provided with reading materials.

Commencement date: 2nd July 2012

Venue: Nairobi Lower Kabete Campus

Residential sessions Registration, Orientation and Issue of study material will start on 2nd July to 13th July 2012, at Lower Kabete Campus

B) POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Commencement Date 7th May 2012

1. Master of Business Administration (MBA) Course specialisations:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Insurance
• Marketing
• Human resource Management
• Management Information systems
• Operations management
• Strategic Management
• International Business Management
• Procurement & supply chain Management

Minimum admission requirements

a) Holders of at least Upper second honours degree

b) Holders of lower second honours degree or Pass degree with at least two and three years of work experience after graduation respectively

c) Holders of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

TIME OF STUDY :

Day Programme: 8.00 AM - 4.00 PM Weekdays
8.00 AM - 5.00PM Saturdays

Evening Programme: 5.30 PM - 8.30 PM Weekdays

For more details Contact:

Dean, School of Business
Tel: 020-2059163/4, 0729-396808/0735-704065
Email; dean-business@uonbi.ac.ke, mbabusiness@
uonbi.ac.ke OR

2. Master of Science (Msc) in Finance

Course specialisations:

• Finance and Accounting
• Finance and Investments
• Finance and Banking
• Finance and Insurance

Minimum admission requirements

a) Holders of at least Upper second honours degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Insurance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics and Engineering

b) Holders of lower second honours degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Insurance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics and Engineering with at least two years work experience

c) Holders of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

TIME OF STUDY:

5.30 PM - 8.30 PM Weekdays

8.00 AM - 5.00 PM Saturdays

Venue: University of Nairobi Main Campus

For more details Contact:
Dean, School of Business
Tel: 020-2059163/4, 0729-396808/0735-704065
OR
Chairman,
Dept. of Finance and Accounting
P.O Box 30197 – 00100
Nairobi.
Email; dept-acc@uonbi.ac.ke

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application forms can be obtained from the University of Nairobi Admissions office Reception (for undergraduates) or Board of Postgraduate studies office (for postgraduates) at main campus Gandhi wing room G3 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 3000.

The application fee may be paid by DIRECT DEPOSIT into the UNES/UON Account, Barclays Bank, Westland’s Branch, a/c No. 03-073-1023948. CASH AND POSTAL ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Application forms can also be down loaded from the University Of Nairobi Website: www.uonbi.ac.ke (“admissions”).

The completed forms and certified copies (by issuing body) of certificates and application fees deposit slips must be returned on or before 5th April 2012 as follows:

1. Nairobi Under Graduate Programmes to – The Academic Registrar (admissions), University of Nairobi, P.O Box 30197 -00100, Nairobi

2. Nairobi Campus Post Graduate Programmes to – Nairobi, Ambank House 15th Floor

3. Mombasa Campus all Programmes to – Mombasa Uni Plaza Building

4. Kisumu Campus all Programmes to -Kisumu, Mega City Building

www.uonbi.ac.ke

Ministry of Education Press Release on Diploma in Education Management of the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI)

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Ministry of Education

Kenya Education Management Institute

Press Release

The purpose of this press release is to inform you that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially declared that incremental credits will be given to all teachers who successfully complete the Diploma in Education Management of the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI).

The Diploma in Education Management program of KEMI was launched in 2011 by the Minister for Education, Hon. Amb. Prof Sam Ongeri. It is a 1-year program delivered through distance learning methodology. It is currently fully funded by KEMI through a GoK grant.

The program has targeted all 19833 head teachers of primary schools and 6009 principals of secondary schools in order to achieve 100% access to capacity building of school heads in Kenya.

So far the enrollment for the program is overwhelming and stands at 3855 principals of secondary schools and 15684 head teachers of primary schools.

To enhance completion rates, KEMI implemented a voluntary Learner Support Program (LSP) in 21 regions all over the country, namely Eldoret North, Eldoret South, Kitale, Nakuru, Narok, Meru, Kigali, Machakos, Kitui, Nyeri, Thika, Mwatate, Mombasa, Garissa, Wajir, Kaimosi, Bungoma, Migori, Nyamira/Kisii, Kisumu and Nairobi.

Where the numbers of participants attending the LSP has exceeded the capacity of the regional centers, additional centers have been quickly established.

The development of the Diploma in Education Management program involved stakeholder workshops, a sensitization workshop for all District Education Officers (DEOs) and a Training of Trainers (TOT) program for the LSP tutors who are drawn from the Ministry of Education and Higher Learning institutions.

KEMI is currently undertaking a national monitoring and evaluation exercise of the program in order to continuously improve the quality of the Diploma program and hence ensure world class standards.

By the time the school heads complete the Diploma program, all public primary and secondary schools in the country will have all the Public Service Management and Reform tools which will transform them into performance driven schools.

The expected outcome is better managed schools which ultimately benefit the children of Kenya.

KEMI is therefore defining the future of school management through innovative capacity building.

If you would like further clarifications on any issue to do with the Diploma program please feel free to write to the Director of KEMI using the following email address:

directorcustomerfeedback@kemi.ac.ke

Dr. Wanjiru Kariuki
Director/KEMI