Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Planning,
Research & Extension) – REF: MMUST/AD/01/02/13
Founded
in 2002, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), is a
leading public university in Kenya.
The
vision of the university is “To be a centre of excellence in Science and
Technology responsive to development needs of society through engagement in
dynamic knowledge creation and application”.
As part of our strategy to realize our goals and objectives, and in compliance with the provisions of Section 39 of the Universities Act 2012, the University Council is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, experienced, dynamic and visionary individual with excellent credentials to provide leadership to the university in the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Research and Extension).
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Research & Extension) will be in charge of planning, research and extension programmes of the University and shall:-
- Have the overall
responsibility for direction, organization and administration of planning,
research and extension programmes.
- Be responsible
for initiating, coordinating, implementing and monitoring of the Strategic
Plan in line with Master Plans.
- Provide
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning, research and
extension.
- Coordinate
workshops and seminars for outreach programmes on technology transfers.
- Promote
knowledge and skills dissemination to meet the needs of the University,
community and industry.
- Mobilize and
solicit financial support for research and community extensions
programmes.
- Advice Senate on
the status of the development of research and extension programmes in
conformity to national and international standards and legally recognized
professional bodies.
- Be responsible
for promoting, research and innovation.
- Create and
maintain collaboration and linkage with industry and community both
locally and internationally for research and innovation programmes.
Requirements
for the position
Applying candidates who must be Kenyan citizens should meet the following requirements:-
- Must be holders
of a earned PhD degree as well as being a full Professor or Associate
Professor from a reputable University.
- Must have
at-least ten (10) years academic and research experience with a scholarly
record demonstrated by publications in internationally peer reviewed
journals in their areas of specialization and supervision of Masters and
Doctoral students.
- Must have served
substantively with a demonstrable record of success in a senior
administrative and management position at the level of
Dean/Director/Deputy Principal of a Constituent College/Principal of a
Campus College in a university or an equivalent institution of higher
learning for at least three (3) years.
- Must have
successfully demonstrated competence in administrative and academic
leadership in an academic and research environment.
- Must have a
successful record of leadership in development and implementation of
research and extension programmes at University level.
- Must have
excellent understanding of current trends in university education and
training globally and the factors and conditions shaping development of university
education in Kenya.
- Must have
excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal
skills;
- Must show good
understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a
passion for promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and
innovation.
- Must demonstrate
capacity to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and
quality market and society driven research and extension programmes.
- Have the highest
ethical standards, integrity, accountability, professionalism, and be
capable of team work and good stewardship and must comply with the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; and
- Must obtain
clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and have
a current Certificate of Good Conduct.
Terms
& Conditions of Service
Successful candidate, for the position, will be offered 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 one term subject to satisfactory performance.
Application Guidelines
Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae (including academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/ funding, membership to professional associations and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.
They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) 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 so as to be received on or before Friday 5th July,
2013.
Applicants should indicate on the envelope the Reference number for the position applied for
The Chairman of Council
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P. O. Box 190 – 50100
Kakamega
Telephone: 056-30836
e-mail: council@mmust.ac.ke
MMUST is an equal opportunity employer
