Multimedia
University of Kenya
Vice Chancellor
Job
Ref:
MMU/VC/4-2013
Multimedia
University of Kenya (MMU) is a state owned university established by the Kenya
Government under the Universities Act 2012, and is among the recently
established fully fledged universities. MMU’s main campus is located in a
serene environment at Karen 25 kms south of Nairobi City Centre along Magadi
road, and 1 kilometre away from Ong’ata Rongai town.
The
Vision of the university is to be a world-class centre of excellence in
training, research and innovation in cutting edge technologies.
Multimedia
University of Kenya is rapidly expanding as a centre of excellence in
Engineering, ICT, Multimedia and Business Studies. Indeed the university takes
pride in having been recently ranked as the top Public University in Kenya in
ICT Excellence, and fifth best overall in East Africa.
The
Multimedia University of Kenya Council invites applications from suitably
qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to lead the
institution as its first Vice Chancellor.
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
Vice Chancellor will be the Chief Executive Officer of the university and will
be responsible and accountable for the Council’s and 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
programs of the university;
- Coordinate the
development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies
of the university in accordance with the University’s Master Plan and the
Strategic Plan;
- Maintain
efficiency and harmony of the university and ensure enforcement of the
statutes and regulations;
- 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.
Requirements
Applicants
should meet the following requirements:-
- Be holder of an
earned PhD from a recognized university, and should be a Full Professor
(or Associate Professor of exemplary performance record), preferably in
the areas of Engineering, ICT, Multimedia or Business;
- Have at least
ten (10) years of academic and research experience at senior level and
demonstrated leadership skills in an academic and/or research institution
(at least 6 years at the level of Associate Professor and above);
- 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;
- Should have
published in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals, and
extensively presented in international conferences;
- Have good
understanding of governance structures, government financial and fiscal
policies, strategic planning and vision 2030, human resource management,
procurement and asset disposal legal requirements, further supported by
relevant trainings and certificates;
- Have excellent
understanding of the 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 in Kenya;
- Be a leader with
potential to plan, develop and implement academic programs and develop
strategic institutional linkages;
- Have excellent
organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Have
demonstrated ability to network, fundraise, mobilize training and research
grants that will be central to the development of the university;
- Be registered
with a recognized professional association/body in their profession;
- Be of highest
ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism, teamwork
and stewardship, and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution. Applicants to submit certificate of good conduct from the
CID, clearance certificate from HELB, clearance certificate from KRA, and
clearance or relevant documents from EACC.
Terms
and 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 and Circulars.
The
appointments will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable for a
further period of five (5) years through a competitive process or otherwise.
Applicants
should submit two copies of an application letter, two copies of a detailed
curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience,
academic leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to
professional associations/bodies and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail
addresses and telephone contacts.
They
should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three
referees.
Applications
should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 17th May 2013.
The
Chairman of University Council
Multimedia University of Kenya
P.O. Box 15653 – 00503,
Multimedia University of Kenya
P.O. Box 15653 – 00503,
Nairobi,
Kenya
Email:
council-chair@mmu.ac.ke
Website:
www.mmu.ac.ke
Multimedia
University of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
