Kenya Highlands Evangelical University is a fully chartered
university offering degree, diploma, and certificate programs in the areas of
business, theology, education, and computer science, among other academic
disciplines.
As a Christian university, KHEU strives to train a generation of leaders who are equipped for God's service.
In seeking to continue with the growth already achieved, the University Council
seeks competent and visionary professionals to fill the following positions:As a Christian university, KHEU strives to train a generation of leaders who are equipped for God's service.
Vice-Chancellor
Overall, the Vice-Chancellor drives the strategic mission of the University and is responsible to the University Council for management of the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor will ensure growth and development of the University in a direction that poises the institution for a strategic position in the future of private Christian university education in Kenya.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
- A
minimum of senior lecturer level at a recognized university, with an
earned Ph.D.
- At
least five years of experience in senior academic and management
positions.
- A
highly developed understanding of current and emerging issues in Higher
Education.
- Commitment
to excellence in teaching, research, and service to community and
profession.
- A
well-developed understanding of partnerships and evidence of successful
linkages with local and international partners.
- A
track record of personal excellence in leadership, management,
communication, and public relations.
- Highest
Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas of personal, social
and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring
that the University operates within its vision, mission and Christian
context.
- In
charge of overall management of the University and its facilities,
services, resources, security, staff and students.
- Recruit
and build a dynamic and highly motivated academic staff and management
team.
- Play
a prominent and sustained role in fund raising, including direct
solicitations from donors and partners to expand the University's resource
base, operating funds, development projects, endowments, research grants
and contracts.
- Ensure
proper and accountable financial and human resource management.
- Initiate,
develop and oversee linkages with other institutions of higher learning,
both local and international for academic and research purposes.
- Represent
the University and maintain and promote the academic standing and general
image of the University.
- Recommend
to the University Council necessary or desirable changes in policies,
procedures and operations.
General Terms and Conditions:
- Five-year
performance-based contract, renewable by mutual consent, with a gratuity
at end of contract.
- Competitive
salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
- Provision
of official car.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor is responsible for administration regarding areas of financial affairs, academic affairs, and general University development strategies.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor is responsible for administration regarding areas of financial affairs, academic affairs, and general University development strategies.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
- A
minimum of senior lecturer level at a recognized university with an earned
Ph.D.
- At
least three years of experience in senior academic and management positions
- Demonstrated
understanding and commitment to scholarship.
- Demonstrated
evidence of successful experience in academic planning, program
development and assessment and management of academic staff preferably at
the level of school dean or principal of a university college.
- Ability
to direct, motivate and inspire staff.
- Strong
financial management, operations and logistic skills.
- Demonstrated
leadership in information technology systems.
- Highest
Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas of personal, social
and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise
the Management Board and University Council on financial matters of the
University.
- Establish
and maintain an effective budgetary planning and control processes.
- Oversee
formulation and implementation of appropriate human resource policies,
procedures and systems to attract and retain qualified and experienced
personnel.
- Oversee
the development, deployment and support on information technology
throughout the University with due consideration to all management,
student, academic, and administrative needs.
- Oversee
the general maintenance of University facilities, including buildings,
motor vehicles, and grounds.
- Overall
supervision of academic programs, including academic planning and
curriculum development.
General Terms and Conditions:
- Five-year
performance-based contract, renewable by mutual consent, with a gratuity
at the end of contract
- Competitive
salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
Registrar
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
- A
Ph.D. holder with at least three years' work experience in senior academic
position, or Master's Degree with at least five years of relevant
management experience at senior level.
- Should
have good IT and public relations skills.
- Should
have a good understanding of education systems both local and
international.
- Ability
to lead, guide and develop a professional team.
- Highest
Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas of personal, social
and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Registrar will be responsible for supervision and leadership of several key areas of the institution, including:
The Registrar will be responsible for supervision and leadership of several key areas of the institution, including:
- Recruitment and admission of
students.
- Coordination
of academic programs.
- Development
of new academic programs.
- Management
of the academic calendar and University examinations.
- Quality
assurance and research.
General Terms and Conditions:
This post is a permanent and pensionable position with a competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
How to Apply:
Candidates should send their application with a detailed CV (including current / most recent post and salary), daytime telephone and e-mail contacts, and names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable of the candidate's competency.
All should be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00pm on Friday, 30th March 2012.
Any electronic submissions should be sent in PDF format.
The University Council Chairman
Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
P.O. Box 123 - 20200,
Kericho, Kenya
Email: council@kheu.ac.ke
This post is a permanent and pensionable position with a competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
How to Apply:
Candidates should send their application with a detailed CV (including current / most recent post and salary), daytime telephone and e-mail contacts, and names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable of the candidate's competency.
All should be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00pm on Friday, 30th March 2012.
Any electronic submissions should be sent in PDF format.
The University Council Chairman
Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
P.O. Box 123 - 20200,
Kericho, Kenya
Email: council@kheu.ac.ke