Kisii University
Vacancies
Recruitment of Deputy Vice Chancellors
Kisii University whose
Main Campus is situated in Kisii County about 2km from Kisii Town along
Kisii-Kilgoris Highway became the thirteenth Public University in Kenya
following the award of Charter on 6th February, 2013 under the
Universities Act, 2012.
The University plans to
strategically position itself towards training high level human resource
that meets the development needs of the country and the international
labour market, sustain the production of quality research, disseminate
knowledge, skills, innovations and competencies for the advancement of
humanity.
Towards this end, Kisii University aims at establishing a strong quality management system that will ensure efficient and effective running of its operations.
Thus, hiring policies and processes will be used to acquire the best personnel for the University.
To give the institution a
dynamic and strategic leadership, the University Council now invites
applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with
excellent credentials to lead the institution in the positions of Deputy
Vice Chancellors.
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Ref: KSU/DVC(A & F)/09/05/2013
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Vice
Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance) will
be in charge of Administration and Finance Division of the University,
and will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provide focused and innovative leadership in areas of human resource, finance, procurement and physical resource development and management;
- Oversee the development and implementation of institutional policies and strategic procedures to ensure efficient service delivery in accordance with the University Statutes;
- Coordinate the design, development and implementation of appropriate administrative, financial, human resource policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop, and retain qualified and motivated staff;
- Coordinate the preparation and implementation of University budget, financial statements, management reports and ensure that both annual and medium term expenditures are consistent with legal requirements;
- Maintain efficiency and good order of the University including staff welfare, conduct, discipline and ensure proper enforcement of the Statutes and regulations;
- Mobilize local, national and international resources that the University may need in executing its mandate; and
- Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the University’s strategic objectives.
Requirements:
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be a holder of an earned PhD degree from a reputable University and should be a full Professor or Associate Professor;
- Have at least ten (10) years academic and research experience with scholarly record demonstrated by publications in internationally peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization and supervision of Masters and Doctoral students;
- Have served successfully in a Senior Administrative and Management position at the level of a Dean/Director/Deputy Principal of a Constituent College/Principal of a Campus College in a University or in other comparable level(s) for at least five (5) years;
- Have demonstrated ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate planning, financial and administrative function in a University environment;
- Be a team player with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and have capacity to work effectively with staff, students and stakeholders;
- Show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion for the promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research, innovation and knowledge dissemination;
- Have good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university education and training in Kenya;
- Be a registered member of good standing of professional associations in their areas of specialization;
- Have capacity to mobilize resources and expand physical facilities necessary to cater for the increasing student enrollment and academic programmes; and
- Be of highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)
Ref: KSU/DVC(AA)/10/05/2013
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Vice
Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) will be in
charge of Academic Matters and Student Affairs of the University and
will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Have the overall responsibility of direction, organization and administration of learning programmes in the University;
- Coordinate teaching, research, extension and provide the necessary support systems needed in all the academic departments and programmes offered by the University;
- Advise Senate in the development of learning programmes, research and extension in conformity with national and international standards and legally recognized professional bodies;
- Coordinate student industrial placement, international linkages and promotion of graduate employability;
- Coordinate student welfare activities;
- Promote activities that attract and support international students;
- Be responsible for the general conduct and discipline of students; and
- Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the University’s strategic objectives.
Requirements:
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be a holder of an earned PhD degree from a reputable University and should be a full Professor or Associate Professor;
- Have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience with scholarly record demonstrated by publications in internationally peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization and supervision of Masters and Doctoral students;
- Have served successfully in a Senior Administrative and Management position at the level of a Dean/Director/Deputy Principal of a Constituent College/Principal of a Campus College in a University or in other comparable level(s) for at least five (5) years;
- Have successfully demonstrated competence in administrative and academic leadership in academic, research, knowledge dissemination and extension services;
- Be a team player with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and have capacity to work effectively with staff, students and stakeholders;
- Have a successful record of leadership in development and implementation of academic programmes at University level;
- Have excellent understanding of current trends in University education and training globally and the factors and conditions shaping development of university education in Kenya;
- Have excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation;
- Demonstrate capacity to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes; and
- Be of highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms & Conditions of Service
Successful candidates,
for the two (2) positions will be offered competitive remuneration
packages, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance
with the Kenya Government Public Service Guidelines.
The appointments will be
for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable for a further one
term subject to satisfactory performance.
Application Guidelines
Applicants should submit
ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae (including academic
qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership,
publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional
associations and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and
telephone contacts.
They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.
Applications and
referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the
posts should be sent to the undersigned by courier, registered mail, or
hand delivered at the University so as to be received on or before
Friday, 7th June, 2013.
Note: Applicants should indicate on the envelope the reference number for the position applied for.
The Chairman
Kisii University Council
P. O. Box 408 – 40200
Kisii
Kisii University Council
P. O. Box 408 – 40200
Kisii
E-mail: council@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
Kisii University is an equal opportunity employer.