Senior Assistant Registrar Job Maseno University

Administration Jobs, Maseno University Jobs. Senior Assistant Registrar oversees administrative functions and policy execution, requiring a Master’s Degree and 12+ years experience.

MSU/ADM/DHR/01/26
Requirements for Appointment;

• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• At least Twelve (12) years’ relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Registrar in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution; and
• Registered with a relevant professional body with a valid practicing license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating staff recruitments, appointments, selection, promotion, transfers, discipline and separation;
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and administering all human resource and administration activities in the university;
• Coordinating the development and review of human resource and administration policies, rules and regulations;
• Coordinating development of human resource plans and strategies;
• Monitoring and coordinating implementation of human resource management policies, rules and regulations;
• Coordinating the preparation of Personnel Emolument Budget for the University;
• Establishing skills inventory;
• Developing knowledge management policy for the university;
• Developing and institutionalizing performance management;
• Advising on human resource planning and succession management;
• Advising on career development and review of Career Guidelines;
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews;
• Interpreting labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the organization;
• Monitoring industrial relations and staff welfare;
• Coordinating the development and implementation of human resource management system;
• Preparing budget allocation and optimal utilization of training resources and opportunities;
• Advising on review of terms and conditions of service;
• Ensuring proper utilization of human resources in the organization and advising on proper deployment;
• Ensuring compliance with all the statutory and regulatory requirements relating to
• Human Resource and Administration;
• Coordinating quality management and performance contracting processes; and
• Mentoring and coaching of staff. 

How to Apply

Terms of Service

The Terms of service for these positions will be Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations Terms EXCEPT for the position of General Manager, Grade KH 13 and Instructor, Grade Eleven (11) will be on a Three (3) Years Contract Terms renewable based on satisfactory performance

Mode of Application

Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees’ letters.

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should submit Five (5) hard copies of the application letter, together with the required testimonials. The application letter and all accompanying documents should also be consolidated into one running PDF document and emailed to recruitment_hr@maseno.ac.ke, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for. Applications must be submitted on or before 12th October, 2026 and addressed to

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 – 40105
MASENO