For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
be a full professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate Degree from a recognized university;
have at least ten (10) years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in an academic institution;
have served substantively with demonstrated leadership results at least at the level of a Principal of a Constituent College or Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university or other comparable levels;
have a proven record of publication in peer reviewed journals and mentoring of student at Masters and PhD levels;
have attracted research and development funds
Have a good understanding and demonstrable management capacity and experience of university governance structures;
have shown experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
have an excellent understanding of 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;
be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of the constitution of Kenya.
Core Competences
The following competences and skills will be required
firm, fair and transparent style of management
ability to espouse and promote the national values and governance
be a visionary and results oriented leader
excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council and his/her duties and responsibilities will include: –
overseeing the implementation of Academic Programs;
providing leadership and an elaborate strategic direction of the institution;
overseeing the implementation of the University policies and performancecontract;
being the Accounting Officer of the University by overseeing all University finances;
overseeing maintenance and promotion of the image, efficiency and good order of the university to both the internal and external publics;
appointing Heads of departments;
ensuring that the university resources are used in ways that most effectively advance the approved mission and strategic plan of the University;
recommending to the Council, the short-and long-term strategies, business plans, annual operational budgets and establishment of an effective internal monitoring control systems and procedures;
being the Secretary and ex-officio Member to the University Council;
making proposals and submitting to Council for approval on universitybudgets, procurement plans, policies, staff establishment, linkages and partnerships; and
fostering corporate culture that promotes ethical and good corporate governance to ensure all staff members upholds high level professional ethical behaviour
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The names of shortlisted candidates shall be published on the Commission’s website;
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:MODE OF APPLICATIONApplications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“Application for the Position of Vice Chancellor – Tharaka University”;
OR
“Application for the Position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research and
Student Affairs) – Tharaka University’’;
OR
“Application for the Position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development) – Tharaka University’’ and delivered to:THE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
Commission House
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI.All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 24th April 2023 latest by 5.00 p. m (East African Time)
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