South Eastern University of Kenya Vice Chancellor Jobs in Kenya
South Eastern University of Kenya Vice Chancellor Jobs in Kenya
For Appointment to This Position, a Candidate Must:
Be a full professor and holder of an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
Have at least ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at senior management at the level of Principal of a Constituent University College or a Deputy Vice Chancellor of a University or equivalent position.
Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, university
level books as well as project grants, intellectual property rights and awards and a
proven track record of mentoring academic staff and supervising postgraduate students;
Have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
Be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable);
Have demonstrated management capacity including knowledge of legal and governance instruments governing public universities and strategic people management;
Have demonstrable experience in networking with other institutions and fundraising;
Have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
Be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable);
Have done a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively; and
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Core Competencies
Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
Ability to prudently utilize university resources;
Be visionary, innovative and result oriented;
Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Capacity to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines;
Firmness, fairness, accountability and transparency in management; and
Ability to promote, project and protect the image of the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:-
Being the academic and administrative head
of the university;
Overall responsibility for managing, directing, organizing and administering of
programmes of the university;
Being the accounting officer of the university;
Being the secretary to the university council;
Being the chairperson of the University Management Board, Senate and any other university committees as may be provided in the Statutes;
Developing and recommending to the council strategies, business plans, annual budgets and establishing proper monitoring and control systems and procedures;
Responsible for the implementation of the council’s decisions and resolutions;
Coordinating the development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the university in accordance with the university’s master plan and the strategic plan;
Promoting efficiency and good order of the university including staff and student welfare, conduct and discipline and ensuring enforcement of the statutes and regulations;
Responsible for fund raising and resource mobilization for the university;
Cultivating relevant networks and collaborations to advance university objectives;
Providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of academics, finance, planning and development, general administration, research and partnership;
Facilitating and maintaining cooperation with government institutions, regulatory agencies, local and international institutions of higher learning and other stakeholders; and
Any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the council as provided for in the Universities Act, 2012, University Charter, 2013 and Statutes
How to Apply
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