Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub. At the same time, it is widening access to higher education for the larger East African Community through a well-structured network of campuses. The university also offers a wide-range of academic and professional courses, through various flexible modes that include virtual learning,evening classes , weekend classes and School based. The award-winning university library and the imposing Chancellors Tower at Thika Main Campus make the university unique. The university’s distinct blue and light yellow corporate colours are a byword for academic excellence to many students and potential employees looking for an increasingly competitive, well-trained manpower. An empowered division of student welfare services continuously re-engineers and positions itself to unlock any emerging talents among the students through diversified programmes and career orientations, research, international linkages and talent searches. Those who choose Mount Kenya University get access to a wide-range of courses that form a springboard to a sea of opportunities. We seek to promote a record of achievement and success in academic excellence and job prospects. To enable our students realise their lifetime agenda, we have invested heavily in facilities and staff. Mount Kenya University is on the forefront in using Information and Communications Technology to support learning and teaching. We have blended the use of e-learning with traditional learning and teaching values to give our students a flexible and dynamic learning experience. Put together, these factors have etched Mount Kenya University’s position as the leader in quality higher education provision in the region. Indeed, to borrow the tagline coined by an alumnus - "My University, My pride, My future”- the university continues to help thousands of ambitious, discerning people to scale the heights of education. Mount Kenya University is ISO 9001:2008 Certified and also a member of Inter-University Council for East Africa and Association of Common Wealth UniversitiesOverview In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of MONITORING ASSISTANT, KISII ODEL CENTRE. Qualification Education, Skills and Experience Must have: Bachelors’ degree in relevant area of specialization from a recognized Academic Institution. At least two (2) years’ experience in an equivalent position in MKU or in a recognized institution. Key responsibilities also include Reporting to: Centre Coordinator Duties and responsibilities: Coordinate and customize Centre teaching timetables in consultation with relevant academic units and the Directorate of Teaching Programmes (DTP) at the Main Campus to ensure effective and seamless delivery of teaching programmes. Prepare, implement, and maintain lecturers’ clock-in/clock-out schedules and physical class monitoring schedules in line with approved teaching timetables. Monitor implementation of teaching timetables and conduct physical class checks to track lecturers’ attendance, punctuality, and compliance with approved schedules, and report any deviations, absenteeism, or related challenges. Collect, compile, and maintain daily attendance data for lecturers and students for both physical classes (using biometric systems) and online classes (from digital learning platforms). Identify, document, and report issues affecting teaching and learning during monitoring activities, and escalate matters to relevant offices including DTP where necessary. Enter, update, verify, and maintain accurate teaching attendance records for lecturers and students, ensuring data integrity and completeness. Prepare periodic attendance, monitoring, and compliance reports for submission to DTP and other relevant offices. Administer, process, and track lecturers’ claim forms and supporting documentation in accordance with University policies and procedures. Serve as the Centre focal person for teaching programme monitoring, providing coordination support to lecturers and students on attendance, timetabling, and related teaching activities. Maintain monitoring records, attendance databases, and other relevant Centre documentation to support accountability and reporting. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.