Alupe University College (AUC), which is a Constituent College of Moi University, is one of the newest University Colleges in the Country. It was established through the Alupe Legal Order Gazette Notice No 163 of 24th July 2015. Its Council was constituted vide special gazette notice No.136 of 7th November 2016. It was started following a request by the then Busia North community to the then President of Kenya H.E Hon Mwai Kibaki when he visited the area on 18th September 2007. Subsequently it started as the Alupe Campus of Moi University in 2008. The University College has 200 acres of land in Busia County. It is located 7 kilometres from Busia town on the Busia-Malaba Road. It is 23 kilometres from Malaba town. It is situated in Teso South constituency of Busia County and is the only Public University in the Busia County. It neighbours Uganda and therefore will expand the international student exchange programs including cross border training and research in the East African region. It will work with the neighbouring KEMRI, KALRO and LBDA scientists in teaching, research and service provision to the Kenyan population and in the region. Alupe University College aims to be the bastion of knowledge in the Sciences and in Education, Business Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Human Resource Development, Tourism and Hospitality. Vision To be a world-class University that is committed to achieving academic excellence, integrity and quality research Mission To create, evaluate, apply, preserve and share knowledge in a free, open and inclusive environment of intellectual inquiry, for the betterment of society Motto Bastion of Knowledge Core Values Professionalism Embrace integrity in teaching, learning and research Creativity and Innovation Commitment to promoting and supporting resourcefulness and the advancement of new ideas Excellence Commitment to quality teaching, research and service delivery Good Corporate Governance Prudent management of resources and best practice in leadership Customer focus Endeavour to provide services that meet the needs of the client Teamwork Promotion of a spirit of working together, internally and externally in an open and respectful wayMinimum Requirements for appointment: Be a holder of Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Environmental Health from a recognized and accredited institution; Hold a valid and current Practicing License from the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC). Be a registered member of Association of Public Health Officers- Kenya (APHOK) in goood standing; Technical & Operational skills required; Practical Demonstration & Instruction: Ability to design, set up, and facilitate practical experiments, skills lab sessions, and field demonstrations for public health trainees.  Environmental & Diagnostic Testing: Proficiency in conducting microbiological, physical, and chemical analysis of water, soil, effluent and food samples. WASH & Vector Control Operations: Hands-on expertise in water quality monitoring, sanitation technology applications, pest/vector surveillance and disease control protocols. Equipment Maintenance & SOP Management: Ability to calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and manage inventories for laboratory/field equipment, as well as author and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Demonstrate merit and ability in facilitating practical demonstrations, managing laboratory equipment, or supervising students in an academic or training setup; Have a proven track record in executing field-based public health interventions, food inspections, or environmental monitoring; and Proficiency in computer applications;
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Instructor (Public Health) At Alupe University College
Education / Teaching
full time
Busia
Posted 6 days ago