Introduction: Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is a dynamic Chartered
Christian Wesleyan Liberal Arts University which is founded on an education
philosophy that is premised on the understanding that a good education that is
essential for the holistic development of individuals rests on the integration
of faith and learning.
This integration of faith and learning provides the foundation on which students are nurtured towards intellectual maturity and moral integrity. The University serves a diverse student and staff population from many Countries and entrenches values and principles of diversity and Inclusiveness in its recruitment process and marginalized candidates including women are encouraged to apply.
The University has appointed Career Options Africa (Kenya) to manage the recruitment process to fill the following vacant positions following the retirement of the current incumbents, with qualified and competent Christian candidates committed to the Mission of the University of changing lives through offering a quality and holistic Wesleyan Liberal Arts education.
Director of Human Resource
This integration of faith and learning provides the foundation on which students are nurtured towards intellectual maturity and moral integrity. The University serves a diverse student and staff population from many Countries and entrenches values and principles of diversity and Inclusiveness in its recruitment process and marginalized candidates including women are encouraged to apply.
The University has appointed Career Options Africa (Kenya) to manage the recruitment process to fill the following vacant positions following the retirement of the current incumbents, with qualified and competent Christian candidates committed to the Mission of the University of changing lives through offering a quality and holistic Wesleyan Liberal Arts education.
Director of Human Resource
Reporting to the DVC Administration,
Finance and Planning and as a member of the University’s Senior Management
Team, the Director of Human Resources contributes to the development and
delivery of the University’s Vision and strategy.
In this regard the position shall be
responsible for building a highly competent, dynamic and motivated human
capital pool.
Key role purpose and principal
accountabilities include:
·
Developing and implementing a sound
but sustainable HR strategy to among other things ensure quality and
sustainable staff engagement, staff development and staff retention
initiatives.
·
Responsibility for the development
and implementation of an HR and OD Strategy that supports the achievement of
Africa Nazarene University’s corporate objectives.
·
Strategic accountability for scoping
a new approach to leadership, management and engagement in order to create a
people first University culture.
·
Ensuring best Human Resource
Management policies and practices, to support the achievement of the
university’s objectives in a rapidly changing education sector while upholding
the rich Christian values of the University.
·
Ensure that Africa Nazarene
University is in full compliance with relevant statutes regarding HR Management
in the Higher Education sector including Labor, Occupational Health and Safety
as well as Higher Education laws, regulations and standards.
The ideal candidate should meet the
following minimum requirements
·
A Ph.D. degree in Human Resource
Management or related field, with at least 8 years working experience in an HR
position, four (4) of which must be at HR Director Level, with full IHRM
membership
OR
·
A master’s degree in Human Resource
Management or a Social Science with 10 years relevant experience in an HR
position, five (5) of which must be at HR Director Level, with full IHRM
membership
Remuneration: The successful candidate will be offered a competitive
remuneration package within the market pay for the higher education sector.
Academic Registrar
Reporting
to the DVC Academic Affairs, the Academic Registrar will be the head of the
University’s academic administration, and in this role to be accountable and
have overall responsibility for the academic administration of the University,
for the student records, for certification and for all systems supporting
student recruitment, admission, registration and examination.
Additionally,
the Registrar will be accountable, and have overall responsibility for all
legal matters across the university and in the name of the University for
instituting and defending legal action, in order to ensure that the
University’s interests are protected at all times.
In
this capacity the Registrar plans, organizes, directs, controls, reviews and
oversees the interpretation and implementation of ANU policies and legislation.
Key role purpose and principal accountabilities include:
·
Overall responsibility for the
academic administration of the University,
·
Overall responsibility for the
student records for certification and for all systems supporting student
recruitment, admission, registration and examination.
·
Planning, organizing, directing,
controlling, reviewing and overseeing the interpretation and implementation of
ANU policies and legislation.
·
Develop and implement sound systems,
procedures and standards for management of examinations including setting,
administration and marks management.
The ideal candidate should meet the following minimum
requirements
·
A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field,
with least eight (8) years of relevant working experience in a senior academic
role.
OR
·
An MSc/MA or equivalent professional
qualification with ten (10) years of relevant senior management working
experience in a Registrar’s Office.
Remuneration: The
successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package within
the market pay for the higher education sector.
How to Apply
Send
a one page motivation cover letter together with your CV supported with scanned
copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity
Card or Passport, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents to
consult@careeroptionsafrica.co.ke by Friday 16th November 2018 with the job
title on the subject line.
CVs
will be shortlisted as they are received and the earlier the application the
better.
Requests
for clarifications and any additional information can be sent to the same
email.
ANU
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
