The University continues to undergo a
purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change.
This has enabled the University to
ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and
relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for
access to higher education.
The University of Nairobi is now seeking to appoint a Principal for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences who will sustain and improve on the success of the University.
The Principal, under the direction of
the Vice-Chancellor, shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the
College.
Requirements:
For appointment to the position of
Principal, a person shall:
- Be a Professor and a holder of an earned
Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized
in Kenya;
- Have thorough knowledge of the structural,
legislative and regulatory framework for administering University
Education in Kenya;
- Have at least five years hands-on experience
at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with
demonstrable leadership, and management capacity including knowledge of
public financial management and strategic people management;
- Be an accomplished scholar with proven track
record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and
mentoring Masters and PhD students;
- Have a proven track record of research and
publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
- Have demonstrable experience in networking,
fundraising and resource mobilization;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
- Have a demonstrable experience in
transformative and strategic leadership.
Core Competencies:
The following core competencies and
skills will be required for the position of the Principal:
- Ability to portray and uphold a positive
national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment
with sensitivity to and respect for diversity
- Being a visionary and results oriented thinker
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and
communication skills and
- Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict
deadlines and
- Firm, fair and transparent management style.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As per the Charter and Statutes of
the University of Nairobi, the Principal:
- Shall be the Academic and Administrative Head
of the College and as such shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for
maintaining and promoting efficient management of the College.
- Shall be responsible for strategic planning,
performance contracting and quality management system in the College.
- Shall be Chairman of appointments of:
- Staff on Grades I - IV
- Technical and Administrative Staff on Grade A
- F
- Academic Staff up to Graduate Assistant and
Tutorial Fellow
- May assign or delegate any of his/her duties
to a committee or a member of the university staff and may withdraw any
such assignment or delegation at any time.
- Shall have any other duties as may be assigned
by the Vice-Chancellor.
Appointment:
As per the Universities Act 2012,
University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes, the Principal shall hold office for
a duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a
further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council.
The University of Nairobi is seeking
to appoint a Principal for the College of Biological and Physical Sciences who
will sustain and improve on the success of the University.
The Principal, under the direction of
the Vice-Chancellor, shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the
College.
Requirements:
For appointment to the position of
Principal, a person shall:
- Be a Professor and a holder of an earned
Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized
in Kenya;
- Have thorough knowledge of the structural,
legislative and regulatory framework for administering University
Education in Kenya;
- Have at least five years hands-on experience
at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with
demonstrable leadership, and management capacity including knowledge of
public financial management and strategic people management;
- Be an accomplished scholar with proven track
record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and
mentoring Masters and PhD students;
- Have a proven track record of research and
publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
- Have demonstrable experience in networking,
fundraising and resource mobilization;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
- Have a demonstrable experience in
transformative and strategic leadership.
Core Competencies:
The following core competencies and
skills will be required for the position of the Principal:
- Ability to portray and uphold a positive
national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment
with sensitivity to and respect for diversity
- Being a visionary and results oriented thinker
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and
communication skills and
- Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict
deadlines and
- Firm, fair and transparent management style.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As per the Charter and Statutes of
the University of Nairobi, the Principal:
- Shall be the Academic and Administrative Head
of the College and as such shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for
maintaining and promoting efficient management of the College.
- Shall be responsible for strategic planning,
performance contracting and quality management system in the College.
- Shall be Chairman of appointments of:
- Staff on Grades I-IV including staff on these
grades in the preclinical departments located in CBPS.
- Technical and Administrative Staff on Grade A
- F
- Academic Staff up to Graduate Assistant and
Tutorial Fellow
- May assign or delegate any of his/her duties
to a committee or a member of the university staff and may withdraw any
such assignment or delegation at any time.
- Shall have any other duties as may be assigned
by the Vice-Chancellor.
Appointment:
As per the Universities Act 2012,
University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes, the Principal shall hold office for
a duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a
further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council.
The University of Nairobi is seeking
to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) who,
under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor, shall be the Head of the Research,
Production and Extension Division of the University.
Requirements:
For appointment to the position of
the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension), a person
shall:
- Be a Professor of the University of Nairobi
serving on permanent and pensionable terms and a holder of an earned
Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized
in Kenya;
- Have thorough knowledge in the structural,
legislative and regulatory framework for administering University
Education in Kenya;
- Have at least five years hands-on experience
at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with
demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of
public financial management and strategic people management;
- Be an accomplished scholar with proven track
record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and
mentoring Masters and PhD students;
- Have a proven track record of research and
publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
- Have demonstrable experience in networking,
fundraising and resource mobilization;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
- Have a demonstrable experience in
transformative and strategic leadership.
Core Competencies:
The following core competencies and
skills will be required for the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Research, Production and Extension):
- Ability to portray and uphold positive
national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment
with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
- Being a visionary and result oriented thinker;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and
communication skills;
- Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict
deadlines; and
- Firm, fair and with transparent management
style.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As per the Charter and Statutes of
the University of Nairobi, the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) shall be:
- Development and formulation of appropriate
policies to promote research infrastructure;
- Research Planning, coordination,
administration, logistical support for research at all levels;
- Coordinating and sourcing of research funds;
- Protection of Intellectual Assets,
commercialization, dissemination and publication of research output;
- Development of strategic alliances with
Government, industry, local and international research institutes;
- Management of Research Libraries and Archives;
- Branding of Research, setting standards,
quality assurance/control and capacity building;
- Coordination of relevant seminars,
consultancies, workshops, conferences and symposia;
- Benchmarking Research and coordination of
exchange of scholars;
- Negotiation and management of Research
contracts and consultancies;
- Internationalization of the University;
- Shall be the Chairman of the Research and
Development Advisory Board of the University;
- Perform any other functions pertaining to
Research, Production and Extension; and
- Carry out such other duties and
responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor or by the
University Council.
Appointment: As per the Universities Act 2012, University of
Nairobi Charter and Statutes the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production
and Extension) shall hold office for a duration of five (5) years with the
possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a
positive appraisal by the Council.
The University of Nairobi is seeking
to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students Affairs) who,
under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor, shall be the Head of the Students
Affairs Division of the University.
Requirements:
For appointment to the position of
the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students Affairs), a person shall:
- Be a Professor of the University of Nairobi
serving on permanent and pensionable terms and a holder of an earned
Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized
in Kenya;
- Have thorough knowledge in the structural,
legislative and regulatory framework for administering University
Education in Kenya;
- Have at least five years hands-on experience
at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with
demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of
public financial management and strategic people management;
- Be an accomplished scholar with proven track
record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and
mentoring Masters and PhD students;
- Have a proven track record of research and
publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
- Have demonstrable experience in networking,
fundraising and resource mobilization;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
- Have a demonstrable experience in
transformative and strategic leadership.
Core Competencies:
The following core competencies and
skills will be required for the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Students Affairs):
- Ability to portray and uphold positive
national image and work in a multi-cultural and multiethnic environment
with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
- Being a visionary and result oriented thinker;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and
communication skills;
- Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict
deadlines; and
- Firm, fair and with transparent management
style.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As per the Charter and Statutes of
the University of Nairobi, the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Students Affairs) shall be:
- To plan, organize and manage the provision of
academic and social counseling, career, work study programmes and sports,
(both within and outside the University), accommodation, catering,
community service, recreation, health, security and other student affairs;
- To develop and implement programmes (e.g.
leadership training) that support students educational experiences and
wholesome life;
- To advise and guide student organizations and
mentor students in their development of leadership, moral reasoning,
social intelligence and other skills required in their lives;
- To develop mechanisms to anticipate and
promptly, efficiently respond to student needs; and
- To carry out such other duties and
responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor or by the
University Council.
Appointment:
As per the Universities Act 2012,
University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students
Affairs) shall hold office for a duration of five (5) years with the possibility
of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a positive
appraisal by the Council.
How to apply:
1. Each application shall be
accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and
Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials,
and other relevant supporting documents.
2. Applicants must also submit the
following:
a. Clearance from Kenya Revenue
Authority
b. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
c. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
d. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department
b. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
c. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
d. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department
3. Applicants should submit ten (10)
hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application
for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students Affairs).
4. Applications must be submitted on
or before Wednesday January 7, 2016.
5. Applications should be addressed
to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, 00100 Nairobi
Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, marginalized and persons
living with disability are encouraged to apply.