University of Kabianga
Office of The Chancellor
Vacancy
Recruitment for the Position of The Vice
Chancellor
It is 26 Km from Kericho town off the Kericho - Kisii highway.
It is an ISO 9001:2008 certified institution since August 2012.
It became a fully-fledged public University following the award
of a Charter by His Excellency the President Hon. Mwai Kibaki on 1st March,
2013 in line with the Universities Act, 2012.
Within the last four years, the University has grown tremendously
from a humble beginning with few inherited infrastructural facilities.
The University has since put up academic and support facilities
to meet the growing needs of the clients.
The student population currently stands at 4,000 from the
initial 155 in 2007.
The number of teaching staff has grown from 10 to the current
113.
To give the University a dynamic and strategic leadership, the
University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced
persons with excellent credentials to lead the institution as its first
Vice-Chancellor.
Applications must be received by the undersigned on or before
2nd May, 2013.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor will be the Chief Executive Officer of the
University and will be responsible for implementation of the Council’s
resolutions and delivery of the Institution’s mandate.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide
strategic direction and leadership to the University and represent the
University nationally, regionally and internationally;
- Be
the academic and administrative head of the University;
- Have
overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the
administration of programmes of the University;
- Co-ordinate
the planning, designing, development and implementation of the academic
and administrative policies of the University in accordance with the
University’s Master Plan and the Strategic Plan;
- Provide
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Academics, Finance,
Planning and Development, General administration, Research and
Partnerships;
- Play
a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with
Government/ Regulatory agencies and other local/ international
institutions of higher learning; and
- Maintain
efficiency and good order of the University and ensure proper enforcement
of the University Charter, the Statutes and Regulations.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be
a holder of an earned Ph.D from a recognized university and be at the
level of at least Associate Professor;
- Have
at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience in a senior
leadership role in an academic institution or research organization;
- Should
have served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a
Principal of a Constituent University College or as a Deputy
Vice-Chancellor of a University, or in other similar institutions at
comparable levels for at least three (3) years;
- Should
have published in recognized peer reviewed journals in their areas of
specialization;
- Should
demonstrate understanding of Government financial and fiscal policies,
strategic planning and Vision 2030, human resource management, procurement
and asset disposal requirements;
- Have
an excellent understanding of the current trends in University education
and training in Kenya and globally, the legal requirements governing
University education, and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions
shaping the development of University education in Kenya;
- Be
a leader with potential to plan, develop and implement academic programmes
and develop strategic institutional linkages;
- Must
demonstrate effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills,
as well as strategic, logical and sound decision making ability;
- Have
an understanding of the importance of networking, fundraising and resource
mobilization in the development of the University; and
- Be
of the highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and
professionalism, teamwork and good stewardship and comply with the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms & Conditions of Service
- Successful
candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including
house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government
Public service guidelines.
- The
appointments will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable
for a further period of five (5) years subject to satisfactory
performance.
Application procedure
Applicants should:
- Submit
ten (10) copies of a curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications,
professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications,
awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and
linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses, and telephone
contacts (hard copies only to be sent by post);
- Provide
names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees; and
- Ensure
that their referees submit confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability
for the post to the under-signed to be received on or before 10th May,
2013 (if sent by email, letters should be signed and scanned).
The Chairman,
University of Kabianga Council,
P.O. Box 25441-00603,
University of Kabianga Council,
P.O. Box 25441-00603,
Lavington, Nairobi
Email: councilchair@kabianga.ac.ke,
Website: www.kabianga.ac.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
University of Kabianga is an Equal Opportunity Employer