University
of Kabianga (U0K), formerly a Constituent College of Moi University is located
in Kericho West District of Kericho County.
It is 26Km 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 third President of the Republic of Kenya, Hon. Mwai Kibaki
on March, 2013 in line with theIt is 26Km from Kericho Town off the Kericho-Kisii highway. It is an
ISO 9001: 2008 Certified institution since August 2012.
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 and Deputy Vice-Chancellors.
Applications must be received by the undersigned on or before
29t May, 2013.
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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 ¡n 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.
Qualifications
and Experience
Applicants should meet the following 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.
NB:
Those who applied before need not to apply.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Students Affairs
UOK/DVC/ASA/1/13
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Students Affairs
UOK/DVC/ASA/1/13
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure effective
accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for proper management,
implementation of the academic programmes and regulations;
- Provide
leadership, guidance and direction to the departments within the Division;
- Have the overall
responsibility for direction, organization and administration of learning
programmes in the University;
- Coordinate
teaching and provide the necessary support needed by the all academic
programmes offered by the University;
- Ensure the
Senate is properly advised in the development of learning and programmes
in conformity with national and international standards, and legally
recognized bodies;
- Coordinate the
development and implement programmes such as leadership and training that
support students’ educational experience;
- Coordinate
student industrial placements, graduate employment and Alumni liaisons.
- Coordinate
student welfare activities;
- Enforce
students’ discipline;
- Ensure that
efficient coordination of activities that supports and attracts
international students;
- Be responsible
to the Vice-Chancellor for the general conduct and discipline of students
- Coordinate
Alumni activities; and
- Any other duties
that may be assigned by the Vice- Chancellor from time to time.
Qualifications
and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be a Professor
or Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned Ph.D;
- Have at least 10
years of experience in Senior Management positions;
- Should have
published extensively in refereed Journals;
- Have proven
capacity to promote learning and development in a University setting;
- Should have
served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a Deputy
Principal of a Constituent University College for at least three (3)
years;
- Have experience
. in academic and students’ affairs on extra curriculum activities and
accommodation;
- Have a good
understanding of University functions and procedures and have capacity to
counsel and motivate academic staff and students;
- Demonstrate
competence in academic leadership in an academic environment;
- Demonstrate
evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possession
of good interpersonal skills;
- Have a good
understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university
financing, education and training in Kenya;
- Have a broad
understanding ofthe factors and conditions shaping the development of
higher education in Kenya;
- Meet the
provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and
- Must obtain
clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and have
a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Planning, Research and Development
UOK/DVC/PRD/2/13
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
UOK/DVC/PRD/2/13
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure effective
accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for proper management and
implementation of planning, research and development activities in the
University;
- Provide
leadership, guidance and direction to the Departments within the Division;
- Establish and
implement development plans in line with the University’s Master Plan,
Strategic Plan;
- Develop human
resources planning to ensure efficient performance and delivery of
services in line with the University’s Master Plan, Strategic Plan and
Performance Contracting;
- Provide advice
and leadership to the Senate in the development of research programmes;
- Coordinate
research and provide the necessary support needed by researchers in the
University;
- Promote and
coordinate research, scientific publications, innovations, extension and
technology transfer to industry and business community;
- Mobilize and
solicit financial support for research;
- Establish and
maintain collaborations and linkages with both local and international
institutions of higher learning for academic research and i n novation
programmes;
- Coordinate and
ensure implementation of activities stipulated in the Performance
Contract;
- Coordinate the
preparation of performance Contract and ensure that Performance Contract
reports and follow-ups are submitted to the relevant authorities within
the stipulated period; and
- Any other duties
that may be assigned by the Vice- Chancellor from time to time.
Qualifications
and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be a Professor
or Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned Ph.D;
- Have at least 10
years of experience in Senior Management positions;
- Should have
published extensively in refereed Journals;
- Should have
served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a Deputy
Principal in charge of Planning, Research and Development of a Constituent
University College for at least three (3) years;
- Provide
innovative and creative leadership in areas of planning in human resource
management, research, finance, resource mobilization and physical resource
management;
- Have a track
record of success on expansion of physical facilities to cater for
increased academic programmes and students’ enrolment;
- Demonstrate
competence and understanding in Strategic Planning, Vision 2030 and
Performance Management;
- Demonstrate a
record of success in understanding and implementation of the ISO Quality
Management System with proven evidence;
- Demonstrate
competence in academic leadership in a research environment, networking
and demonstrate ability to attract funds to the University;
- Demonstrate
evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possession
of good interpersonal skills;
- Have a good
understanding of the national policies and strategies governing University
financing, education and training in Kenya;
- Have a broad
understanding of the factors and conditions shaping the development of
higher education in Kenya;
- Meet the
provisions of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya; and
- Must obtain
clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and have
a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration and Finance
U O K/DVC/A & F/ 3/13
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure effective
accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for proper management and
implementation of activities in administration and finance within the
University;
- Provide
leadership, guidance and direction to the Departments within the Division;
- Have the overall
responsibility of direction, organization, administration of activities
within administration and finance division;
- Develop and
implement procurement, financial, human resource, administrative policies
and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of
services;
- Provide advice
and leadership on compliance for all Statutory and Legal requirements on
administration and finance within the University;
- Ensure that
there is good conduct and discipline of staff;
- Ensure sound
financial controls and accounting;
- Coordinate the preparation
of financial statements, budgets, management reports and analysis for
presentation to the University Management and University Council for
decision-making;
- Advise the
Vice-Chancellor and the Management Board on financial matters of the
University;
- Coordinate the
design, implementation, maintenance and development of appropriate human
resources policies, procedures and systems;
- Develop systems
and procedures to attract, develop and retain qualified and experienced
staff;
- Coordinate staff
welfare and Pension Scheme; and
- Any other duties
that may be assigned by the Vice- Chancellor from time to time.
Qualifications
and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be a Professor
or Associate Professor of a recognized University with an earned Ph.D;
- Have at least 10
years of experience in Senior Management positions;
- Should have
published extensively in refereed Journals;
- Should have
served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a Deputy
Principal in charge of Administration and Finance of a Constituent
University College for at least three (3) years;
- Must have
demonstrated ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate
planning, finance and administrative functions in a University
environment;
- Must have
knowledge of strategic planning and implementation in the development of
university education;
- Have a good
understanding of University functions and procedures and have experience
in financial, human resource and procurement policies;
- Demonstrate a
record of success ¡n establishing income generating enterprises and
resource mobilization;
- Demonstrate a
record of success in understanding and implementation of the ISO Quality
Management System with proven evidence;
- Have a good
understanding of the national policies and strategies governing University
education and training ¡n Kenya;
- Demonstrate
evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possession
of good interpersonal skills;
- Have a broad
understanding of the factors and conditions shaping the development of
higher education in Kenya;
- Meet the
provisions of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya; and
- Must obtain
clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and have
a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Application
Procedure
Applicants should:
- Submit ten (10)
copies of a Curriculum Vitae (detailing academic qualifications,
professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications,
award/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
6th June, 2013 (if sent by email, letters should be signed and scanned).
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.
The
Chairman
University Council, University of Kabianga,
P.O. Box 25441-00603, Lavington, Nairobi
Email: councilchair@kabianga.ac.ke,
Website: www.kabianga.ac.ke
University Council, University of Kabianga,
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 ¡s an Equal Opportunity Employer