Maseno University, one of the leading Public Universities in
Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons
with excellent credentials to fill the position of Deputy
Vice-Chancellor, Administration and Finance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Professors
or Associate Professors with at least 10 years experience in senior
management positions.
- Outstanding
and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by refereed
journal publications, university level books, as well as project grants
and awards.
- Demonstrated
competence in administrative, financial and academic leadership in an
academic/research environment.
- Track
record of successful change management.
- Outstanding
ability to communicate effectively and possession of good interpersonal
skills.
- Have
a good understanding of Government financial, human resource, and
procurement policies; policies and strategies governing university
education and training in Kenya; and a broad awareness of the factors and
conditions shaping the development of higher education in Kenya.
- Be
of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide
proactive financial and human resource management leadership, guidance and
direction to the departments within the division.
- Develop
and implement all procurement, fiscal, human resource, administrative
policies, and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and
delivery of services in line with the University’s strategic plan.
- Coordinate
the preparation of financial statements, budgets, management reports and
analysis for presentation to the University’s Management and University
Council for decision-making.
- Advise
the Vice-Chancellor and the Management Board on financial matters
regarding the University.
- Coordinate
the design, implementation, maintenance and development of appropriate
human resource policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop and
retain qualified and experienced human resource.
Terms and Conditions
The post carries an attractive remuneration package which
includes basic salary, house allowance, medical cover as per the University’s
medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport, and gratuity at the end of
the contract period.
The salary entry point will depend on qualifications and
experience of the successful candidate.
Application Process
Interested applicants should forward applications including a
detailed curriculum vitae, with contact details, e-mail address, mobile and
landline phone numbers, current post and salary, copies of certificates and
testimonials, and names of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the
applicants’ competence and area of specialization, to reach the undersigned no
later than Friday 30th November, 2012.
They should also request their referees to submit their
references directly to the same address within the
stipulated period.
stipulated period.
Vice-Chancellor
Maseno University
Private Bag
Maseno 40105
Kenya.
Maseno University
Private Bag
Maseno 40105
Kenya.
Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer