Vice Chancellor (Re-Advertisement)
Pwani
University is located 60 Km north of Mombasa ¡n Kilifi Town off the Mombasa -
Malindi Road, within Kilifi County.
The
University, formerly a constituent college of Kenyatta University was awarded a
Charter making it a fully fledged university by H.E. the President Mwai Kibaki
on 31st January 2013.
The University occupies over 500 acres of land part of which is the university farm. Currently, the institution has four schools/faculties and 13 teaching departments with a total of approximately 5,000 students, including 98 masters students and 45 PhD students, as well as 400 staff members.
The
University ¡s set to grow to 14 teaching schools as stipulated in the
University Strategic Plan and as enshrined in the master plan.
This growth will include an uptake of more highly qualified staff, partnerships and infrastructural growth. The University staffing profile rivals some of the established universities in the region.
The
establishment of the institution as a comprehensive university will enable the
enhancement of skills that are necessary for the Utilization of local human and
physical resources for the benefit of the coastal people in particular and the
country as a whole.
The University is set to grow both in infrastructure and students population.
As
the University establishes the necessary infrastructure to meet the academic
demands of the increased student intake, it will continue to seek solutions to
its infrastructural challenges among various government and non governmental
agencies, in line with the government’s public private partnership policy.
The Pwani University 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 for implementation of the Council’s resolutions.
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
¡n 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 a holder of
an earned PhD from a reputable university at the level ofa full professor;
- Have at least
ten (1 0) 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;
- Should have
published in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals in their
areas of specialization.
- Have some
understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic
planning and vision 2030, human resource management, procurement and asset
disposal legal requirements;
- 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;
- Must demonstrate
effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills, as well as
strategic, logical, sound decision making ability.
- Have an
understanding of the importance of networking, fundraising and resource
mobilization ¡n the development of the university.
- 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.
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
- Applicants
should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, (detailing academic qualifications,
professional experience, academic leadership, publications,
awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and
linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses, telephone contacts.
- They should also
provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.
- Applications and
referees confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post
should be sent to the undersigned by courier, registered mail or hand
delivered at the university and a soft copy sent by email to the
Chairman’s official email account so as to be received on or before 26th
May2013.
Note: All those who had
applied earlier need not to re-apply.
The Chairman,
University Council,
Pwani University,
P.
O. Box 195-801 08, Kilifi, Kenya.
Email: chairmanpwaniuniversity@gmail.com
website: www.pu.ac.ke
Pwani University is an Equal Opportunity Employer