USIU-Africa Health Center is a Level 3 medical facility operating under the Administration division of the university. It is located at the Freidan Brown Student Center on the ground floor.
Mission
Take care of the USIU-Africa Community with a focus on providing timely diagnostic, curative and preventive medical services to both the students and staff community. We aim to strengthen sense of community, inclusion, and responsibility by continuously improving the health services provided.
A healthy population ensures positives outcomes and we at the Health Center have a duty to provide comprehensive and quality health care to users of the facility.
The USIU-Africa Health Center carries out its mission in 3 ways:
Our Services:
Triage
Pharmacy services
A well-stocked unit with a diverse formulary of both branded and generic medications including but not limited to:
Emergency Services
The university provides Ambulance services for On-Campus Students only.
In the event of an emergency contact the Health Center as quickly as possible through the following emergency numbers: +254 798 294 538 or +254 730 116 760 /761 /762 /271
Preventive services
Procedure for seeking medical treatment at the Health Center
Located in the university compound, the cafeteria offers diversified meals.
Meals are on paid for at the till or through a meal plan.
Meal hours in the cafeteria are as follows:
DAY | TIME |
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BREAKFAST | |
Monday - Saturday | 7:30 am - 9:30 am |
Sunday | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm |
LUNCH | |
Monday - Saturday | 12.00 - 3:00 pm |
Sunday | 12:00 - 2:00 pm |
Snacks available Sunday after lunch | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
DINNER | |
Monday - Saturday | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
Sunday | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
SNACK BAR: | |
Monday- Thursday | 10.00am - 8.00pm |
Friday - Saturday | 10.00am - 6.00pm |
N.B: The Sunday hours are applicable to all Public Holidays as well
The Restaurant Upstairs is open for lunch from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday for the entire university community. A small surcharge is levied.
Student groups or organizational units that need cafeteria services outside the normal schedules must arrange for them through their respective departmental administrative staff and student leaders at latest five days before the expected event date.
You can reach the Cafeteria on Extensions 302, 208, 293
Eng. Paul Warui
pwarui@usiu.ac.ke
NB: Smoking is NOT Allowed In the Cafeteria or anywhere On Campus
Objectives
Campus Residence Halls
The student halls of residence allow them to live close to instructional and academic support buildings, the dining facility and other university services. Two residential buildings accommodate 256 students on campus. Facilities in the buildings include the Table Tennis/Darts/Pool Room, three TV Rooms and a Study Room.
Facilities
Unlike most colleges, the residence halls provide fully furnished rooms for accommodating two residents in each room. Each room therefore has two beds and mattresses, study tables, chairs and wardrobes. There are communal bathrooms on each floor shared by occupants from four rooms.
A telephone is located on each floor for incoming calls.
Resident Assistants live on each wing to provide assistance and facilitate a positive community experience.
With very limited on-campus housing, priority is therefore first given to international students. Should space permit, students from outside Nairobi City are then considered.
One must be enrolled as a full-time student (9 credits units or more) at USIU-Africa to live in the Residence Halls. Graduate students must take a minimum of 6 credit units to be permitted to stay in the Residence Halls.
Room Reservation
Check-in / Check-out
When checking into the room, the resident will be required to fill in a check-in form with his/her Resident Assistant. This form will then be checked during checkout and any damages other than normal wear and tear will be the resident’s responsibility.
Health Services
Resident Assistants (RAs)
Dean-Residents-Advisory Board (DRAB)
This is a body composed of three elected students among the resident community. It is a body whose major task is to represent the students on major issues affecting their lives in the hostels by acting as their spokespeople to the administration and vice versa.
Committee members serve for a one-year term, but can be re-elected for another term.
Entertainment
Board games such as chess, draughts, scrabble and monopoly are available at the hostel reception. Games may not be taken out of the hostels. Residents are expected to return all games in their possession within 24 hours.
The Housing team organizes day and overnight trips, and other entertainment options each semester at a minimal cost to students. Information on trips or any other activity will be posted on the notice boards.
Off Campus Housing
Click here to visit our recommended Off Campus Housing/Accommodation options.
Points to note:
Human Resources Department
Vision
To deliver superior HR services and competent workforce that will support the institution’s strategy
Mission
To attract, develop and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce that will consistently contribute in achieving the institution’s strategic objectives.
The relevance of Human Resource function as a business driver in the modern work environment cannot be overemphasized. It is therefore critical that top and adequate talent is attracted and retained within business coupled with best practices which ensures employee engagement. The deliberate and consistent practice of such trends in Human Resources Management guarantees enhanced employee productivity and delivers institutional effectiveness. USIU-Africa has examined the programs and systems aimed at handling the people management and the related challenges through a suitable Human Resources strategy.
It is therefore essential that our human resource management is improved, current trend approaches are adopted and best people practices are effectively deployed. It is in this manner that the ambitious goals we have set will be concisely delivered and our financial, operational and overall service excellence will be attained.
Our Staff at the Human Resources Department exceed customer expectations by offering service and expertise that promoting diversity, fairness, respect and equality. We also assist Faculty and non-academic departments in managing the university's most valuable asset: its people.
Services offered at the USIU-Africa HR Department include but are not limited to the following:
Contacts
Chief Manager, Human Resource
0730116257
Ms. Irene Ogutu
0730116608
Ms. Irene Munene
0730116597
Mr. Brian Sande
0730116260
Security Department is responsible for formulating the security policy or strategy and management and co-ordination of the security network at USIU-Africa. It is manned by a motivated and professional workforce who work in collaboration with Kenya national security agencies and contracted Security Company for campus safety and security.
The Security department also continually disseminates information regarding the security situation both within and outside the University. This is done through emails or via text messages (SMS) sent tocampus populace when necessary. In addition, campus community is urged to observe personal safety and security measures.
Vision
To be a safety and security service provider that creates and maintains a community culture that places a priority on campus safety and security- meaning that the likelihood of loss or harm is low and a sense of personal security and well-being is high
Mission
To create and maintain a safe and secure environment where teaching, learning, researching and campus life can thrive and succeed.
Values
Objectives
Organization/Sections/ Security Staff Contacts
1. | Peter Omusula | Head of Department | Chief Manager, Security Services | Email: pomusula@usiu.ac.ke | Security Office: School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ground Floor |
2. | Dennis Keronye | Physical/Access Control | Senior Security Officer | Email: dkeronye@usiu.ac.ke | Security Office: Freida Brown Students Center, Ground Floor |
3. | Isaiah Nachii | Physical/Access Control | Security Officer | Email: inachii@usiu.ac.ke | Security Office: Library, Basement Floor |
4. | Edwin Wachie | CCTV/ Recording Devices | Senior Security Officer | Email: ewachie@usiu.ac.ke | Security Office: Library, Ground Floor |
5. | Patricia Andesoh | Investigation | Security Officer | Email: pandesoh@usiu.ac.ke | Security Office: Maintenance Building |
Emergency Contacts:
General Security Tips/Information:
Entrance
MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The University owns and operates an extensive portfolio of buildings and land assets utilised to deliver its teaching and research programmes.
Facilities Maintenance section performs campus maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping and grounds services as well as provision of utility services and offers an integrated service model that provides customers with a single point of contact and around-the-clock service. Maintenance section maintains university facilities and provides quality support services for the physical environment of the university, reducing energy consumption through education and use of alternative sources of energy.
Standard Operating Procedures
SOPS documents required for efficient delivery of services to various clients are
1. Preventive maintenance of Facilities
2. Preventive Maintenance of Equipment.
3. Corrective maintenance
4. Energy Management
5. Cleaning and Sanitation
6. Ground Maintenance
7. Waste Management
8. Event Management
Effective Facilities Maintenance Services
Preventive maintenance – Annual Preventative maintenance schedule is available and indicates the period when critical equipment are maintained in the year. The preventative maintenance schedule is reviewed periodically by manager maintenance and new items added as new plant is commissioned. Monthly and quarterly Service Level Agreements (SLA,s) are available to ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained throughout the year.
Statutory maintenance – Statutory requirements require maintenance section to undertake specific tasks to ensure that facilities are fit for purpose and safe to use e.g. lift maintenance. Statutory maintenance is generally contracted out under comprehensive maintenance contracts to ensure that it is performed as required by law and signed work sheets are provided to maintenance section verifying that the tasks have been performed.
Corrective maintenance – This is handled via LAN Support system and work orders are automatically generated for the relevant trade technician as required by maintenance champions in various departments. The current designated Administrator is the Manager, Maintenance.
Every user (Technician) is able to access the master call list and allocate themselves tickets that relate to their areas. However, their rights are limited and they cannot terminate the process without the approval of Administrator.
Breakdowns /Incidents through maintenance support email: repairs@usiu.ac.ke
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) - The University’s CAPEX is estimated each year and is approved by the University Council and Management Board. CAPEX covers Machinery & Equipment, Furniture & fittings, Capital Improvement projects and Construction projects
Event and grounds management.
Events held in auditorium and other venues are booked through the Maintenance Manager ext 550/602
Contacts
All maintenance requests /faults are to be reported to the maintenance section via LAN Support system through departmental maintenance champions and maintenance support email repairs@usiu.ac.ke
Maintenance Section is committed to maintaining a high level of customer service. Feedback and service complaints are welcomed by contacting the Manager Maintenance on Ext 550/Ext 602, lgichukia@usiu.ac.ke. Operations Director on ext 194 or email pwarui@usiu.ac.ke