Background

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Apply Linear Programming: Instruct students to use Simplex methods to solve complex logistics and manufacturing optimization problems.
• Manage Inventory Models: Teach the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Just-in-Time (JIT) models to optimize stock levels.
• Forecast Demand: Guide students in using quantitative time-series methods (moving averages, exponential smoothing) to predict future demand.
• Simulate Queuing Models: Analyze service systems (e.g., bank tellers, call centers) using queuing theory to improve customer waiting times.
• Develop Scheduling Solutions: Instruct on the application of sequencing and scheduling algorithms (e.g., Johnson's rule) to optimize workflow.
• Utilize Decision Analysis: Train students to use decision trees and utility theory to make informed decisions under uncertainty.

• Instruct students to use Simplex methods to solve complex logistics and manufacturing optimization problems.
• Teach the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Just-in-Time (JIT) models to optimize stock levels.
• Guide students in using quantitative time-series methods (moving averages, exponential smoothing) to predict future demand.
• Analyze service systems (e.g., bank tellers, call centers) using queuing theory to improve customer waiting times.
• Instruct on the application of sequencing and scheduling algorithms (e.g., Johnson's rule) to optimize workflow.
• Train students to use decision trees and utility theory to make informed decisions under uncertainty.

• Simplex methods
• Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
• Just-in-Time (JIT) models
• Quantitative time-series methods (moving averages, exponential smoothing)
• Queuing theory
• Sequencing and scheduling algorithms (e.g., Johnson's rule)
• Decision trees
• Utility theory

• Expertise in Operations Research principles and methodologies.
• Ability to instruct and guide students effectively.