Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration): Kenyatta University Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University wishes to appoint a scholar with high credentials for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration). The Deputy Vice-Chancel lor (Administration) shall be expected to play a leading role in the administration and management of the University among other responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Be at least an associate professor with an earned PhD or its equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Must have served in senior academic and management positions for at least 5 years.
  • Must have served as Chairman of Department and Dean of School / Faculty or Principal.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and


    management at university level.
  • Proven capacity to promote teaching, and learning in the university.
Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) shall be the head of the Administration Division of the University which has the following responsibilities: Staff recruitment, training, promotions and discipline, personnel administration, health services, registry administration, legal matters and central services. The job holder shall also provide secretariat to several university committees relating to the Administration function.

Terms and Conditions of Service for Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

The terms and conditions for the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) entail a competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary, generous housing allowance, medical cover as per the University scheme, leave allowance and official transport.
The position will be on performance based five (5) year renewable contract.

Applications (10) copies) giving full details of the applicant's age, marital status, educational qualifications, detailed working experience, present post and salary, applicant's cell phone and / or landline number(s) and e-mail address(es) and enclosing copies of certificates and transcripts and the names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant's competence and area of specialization should be sent to the Vice-Chancellor.

Applicants are requested to ask their referees to send written recommendations directly to the Vice-Chancellor. The applicant's should give the referees a copy of the advertisement for information and reference.

The applicants and referees should write to:

The Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 - 00100
Nairobi - Kenya

To reach her on or before 20th April 2010

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer
Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions for the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) entail a competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary, generous housing allowance, medical cover as per the University scheme, leave allowance and official transport.

The position will be on performance based five (5) year renewable contract.

Applications (10) copies) giving full details of the applicant's age, marital status, educational qualifications, detailed working experience, present post and salary, applicant's cell phone and / or landline number(s) and e-mail address(es) and enclosing copies of certificates and transcripts and the names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant's competence and area of specialization should be sent to the Vice-Chancellor.

Applicants are requested to ask their referees to send written recommendations directly to the Vice-Chancellor. The applicant's should give the referees a copy of the advertisement for information and reference.

The applicants and referees should write to:

The Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844-00100
Nairobi - Kenya

To reach her on or before 20th April 2010

Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer