For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
be a full professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university in Kenya;
have at least ten (10) years of demonstrated leadership and management skills at senior level in an academic and/or research institution having served substantively with measurable leadership results in the position of a Principal of a Constituent University College or as a Deputy Vice Chancellor of a University or in other comparable levels;
have a proven track record of publications in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals and mentoring of student at Masters and PhD levels;
have a good understanding and demonstrable management capacity and experience of university governance structure;
have demonstrable knowledge in the structural, legislative, regulatory framework and management capacity of a university;
have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership for managing a university;
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;
have demonstrated ability and experience in managing students’ affairs, planning, development and implementing academic programmes, infrastructural growth and strategic institutional linkages;
have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
have demonstrated ability to network, mobilize training and research grants towards the development of the University;
be of high ethical standards, integrity, accountability, professionalism, teamwork and stewardship; and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Core Competencies
The following competences and skills are required:
firm, fair and transparent style of management;
ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
project, promote and protect the image of the university;
be a visionary and result-oriented leader;
excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills;
ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines;
creative and innovative ability to bring about change for sustainable growth of the university.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council and his/her duties and responsibilities as provided in the University Act, Charter and Statutes will include: –
carrying out responsibilities as the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer;
being the academic and administrative head of the University;
being responsible to the Council for promoting academic excellence of the university;
overseeing the overall implementation of policies, strategies and programmes of the university;
being responsible to Council for the efficient management of the University resources;
having the overall responsibility for the direction, organization and administration of programmes of the University;
implementing Council’s decisions and resolutions;
providing strategic innovative and creative direction and leadership to the university by competitively positioning and representing the university nationally, regionally and internationally;
being the Secretary to Council and Chairperson of the Management Board and Senate, and in this capacity make proposals and submit reports to Council for approval;
providing leadership in performance-based management through development and application of a result-based performance management system;
facilitating and maintaining cooperation within government institutions, regulatory agencies, local and international institutions and other stakeholders;
undertaking public relations, fund-raising and general development of the university; and
undertaking such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by Council.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO NOTE:MODE OF APPLICATION“Application for the Position of Vice Chancellor – Tom Mboya University’’ and delivered to:THE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
Commission House
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI.
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