VICE - CHANCELLOR

VICE - CHANCELLOR– ONE (1) POST
Basic Salary: Ksh. 474,919 – Ksh. 617,394 p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh: 92,045 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by the University
Terms of Service: Five (5) year contract renewable once
subject to satisfactory performance
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
(i) be a professor or an associate professor with an earned PhD from a recognized
university;
(ii) have at least 10 years of academic and research experience at senior level,
demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having
served substantively with demonstrable results in the position of Principal of a
Constituent College or as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a university;
(iii) demonstrable knowledge in structural, legislative and regulatory framework
for managing a university;
(iv) have an understanding of the national policies and strategies governing
university financing, education and training in Kenya;
(v) demonstrate an understanding of strategic planning and performance
management;
(vi) have supervised and mentored students in masters and PhD degree
programmes in addition to being an accomplished scholar with proven track
record in continuing research and publications on pertinent contemporary
issues;
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(vii) possess a proven track record of continuing research and publications in peer
reviewed journals, monographs, book chapters and books;
(viii) have demonstrable experience in networking and fundraising;
(ix) have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
(x) demonstrate an understanding of the factors and conditions shaping the
development of Higher Education in Kenya;
(xi) have a good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing
university financing, publication and training in Kenya;
(xii) have an excellent understanding of the current trends in the higher education
training globally and in Kenya as well as the legal requirements governing
university education;
(xiii) be a registered member of good understanding in a professional associations/s
in his/her profession;
(xiv) demonstrate management capacity including knowledge of the Public Finance
Management Act No. 18 of 2012, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal
Act No. 33 of 2015 and Strategic Management of Human Resources;
(xv) demonstrate an understanding of the Government’s Development Plans,
Vision 2030 and the relevant legislation guiding higher education in Kenya;
(xvi) demonstrate an understanding of Leadership and Integrity as well as
compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of
Kenya.
Core Competencies
The following core competencies shall be required:
(i) visionary and result oriented leader;
(ii) sensitive to and respect for diversity to uphold a positive national image;
(iii) firm, fair, accountable and transparent in conduct of duty as well as
demonstrating organizational excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
(iv) ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work
in a multi-cultural environmental with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
(v) ability to initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research
programmes and policies;
(vi) creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth
of the university;
(vii) ability to exercise soft skills by detecting and dissipating tensions through
negotiating, mediating and arbitrating disputes and conflicts; and
(viii) ability to embrace information and communication technology in the efficient and
effective management of a university
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Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council. His/her duties and
responsibilities shall include:-
(i) being the Accounting and Chief Executive Officer of the university;
(ii) being the academic and administrative head of the university;
(iii) being responsible to the council for maintaining and promoting the academic
image of the university;
(iv) overseeing the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes of the
university;
(v) implementing council decisions and resolutions;
(vi) providing a strategic, innovative and creative direction and leadership to the
university by competitively positioning and representing the university
nationally, regionally and internationally;
(vii) organizing and administering programmes of the university;
(viii) facilitating and maintaining cooperation with government institution,
regulatory agencies, local and international institutions of higher learning and
other stakeholders;
(ix) providing leadership in enhancing e-learning as well as harmonizing it with
traditional face to face on campus learning programmes;
(x) directing and organizing the administration of programmes of the university;
(xi) undertaking public relations, fund-raising and general development of the
university;
(xii) chairing the senate and the university management board; and
(xiii) carrying out any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the
council as provided for in the Universities Act 2012, the University Charter and
Statutes