JOB OPPORTUNITY AT HUBERT KAIRUKI MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY (HKMU) (Re- Advertised)

JOB OPPORTUNITY AT HUBERT KAIRUKI MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY (HKMU) (Re- Advertised) Hubert Kairuki Memorial University (HKMU) was established in 1997, being among the first private universities to be accredited in Tanzania in the year 2000, it has since then received local, regional and international recognition.

It was the idea of Prof Hubert C.M Kairuki and his wife Mrs Kokushubira Kairuki to establish the University, moved by the situation in Tanzania after independence in 1961, whereby diseases, poverty and ignorance were declared the country's key enemies.

Initially HKMU University was established as Mikocheni International University of Health Sciences (MIUHS), with a focus towards addressing training needs for health professionals in Tanzania, and in sub-Saharan Africa.

In 1998 the name was changed to Mikocheni International University, anticipating the possibility of expanding beyond health sciences. Finally in February 1999 the University's name was changed to Hubert Kairuki Memorial University, in the honour of the founder, Prof Hubert Kairuki, after he passed away.

The University is expanding into other programs and disciplines of science and humanities. Recent established training programs include; Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Public Health, Research and Development in Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms.

HKMU is growing to a level where it is becoming the pride of private Universities in the East African region due to the quality and excellence of its programs. Currently the University has attracted students from over 15 different nationalities, external funding and technical support for collaborative research and development activities.

Vision:

To become a model private University in Tanzania and Africa in providing highest quality education, research and exemplary service to public with conducive learning and working environment.

Mission:

To educate liberally and broadly, qualify men and women to advance frontiers of knowledge through research, and provide consultancy and advisory services to the public.

Functions of the University are:

To produce ethically-minded scientists and professionals of integrity, devotion and commitment
To provide an environment for learning, teaching and research in health sciences
To prepare students through professional courses in the fields of health and allied health sciences for degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards
To contribute to the intellectual life of the Tanzanian Society
To be a catalyst in the health sector reforms through conducting relevant research and educating the public on health-related issues
To engage in commercial and other income-generating activities, in line with the national laws, the HKMU Charter and rules.