For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
be a holder of an earned PhD from a reputable university and be at the level of a full Professor;
have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience in a senior leadership role in an academic institution or research organization;
should have served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a Principal of a Constituent University College or as a Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university, or in other similar institutions at comparable levels;
should have published in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization;
have some understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning and vision 2030, human resource management, procurement and asset disposal legal requirements;
have excellent understanding of the current trends in university education and training in Kenya and globally and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education in Kenya;
be a leader with potential to plan, develop and implement academic programs and develop strategic institutional linkages;
must demonstrate effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills, as well as strategic, logical, sound decision making ability;
have an understanding of the importance of networking, fundraising and resource mobilization in the development of the university; and
be of the highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism, teamwork and good stewardship and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice Chancellor will be the Chief Executive Officer of the University and will be responsible for implementation of the Council’s resolutions. His/her duties and
Responsibilities will include:-
providing strategic direction and leadership to the University and represent the University nationally, regionally and internationally;
having overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the administration of programs of the university;
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;
being the academic and administrative head of the university;
maintaining efficiency and harmony of the university and ensuring enforcement of the statutes and regulations;
providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of academics, finance, planning and development, general administration, research and partnerships; and
playing a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with government/regulatory agencies and other local/international institutions of higher learning.
MODE OF APPLICATIONManual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:ORORTHE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
4th Floor Commission House
Off Harambee Avenue
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBIOnline applications may be submitted via email to: pwani2023@publicservice.go.ke
All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 20th March, 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)
Apply via :
pwani2023@publicservice.go.ke
