PAC University is a chartered Private
University in Kenya founded on strong Christian values. The University is
committed to growing its capacity and create a competitive edge in higher
education in Kenya and beyond, distinguishing itself by offering high quality,
transformative and value-based education.
It insists on having excellence in terms of facilities; efficiency in delivery of service; and good fit, available and committed staff with relevant qualifications and experience to drive the strategy of the University through its Vision and Mission.
Pan Africa Christian (PAC) University
is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the positions below.
It insists on having excellence in terms of facilities; efficiency in delivery of service; and good fit, available and committed staff with relevant qualifications and experience to drive the strategy of the University through its Vision and Mission.
The holders will be under the
supervision of the Vice-Chancellor.
Applicants must be born again
Christians and active members of a local Church.
Job Title: Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs
For appointment to the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Academic Affairs), a suitable candidate shall:
·
Be of the rank of a Senior
Lecturer/Associate Professor/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;
·
Have experience and thorough
knowledge of academic affairs management at the University level;
·
Have demonstrable experience in
development and implementation of curriculum and programs, management of
student affairs and welfare.
·
Be an accomplished scholar with
proven track record in research and publications in peer reviewed journals,
monographs and books;
·
Have experience in designing and
managing academic programs, supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students;
·
Have demonstrate experience in
coordinating the activities of schools and institutional directorates;
·
Have demonstrable experience in
transformative and strategic leadership;
·
Have demonstrable growth in the
entity s/he is now leading;
and demonstrable evidence of having been a great team player at senior management level, preferably within a university set up.
and demonstrable evidence of having been a great team player at senior management level, preferably within a university set up.
·
Understand and adhere to PAC
University Statement of Faith.
Core Competencies:
The following core competencies and
skills will be required for the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Academic Affairs):
·
Be a visionary and results oriented
thinker;
·
Excellent organizational,
interpersonal and communication skills;
·
Ability to integrate Christian
faith/principles in leadership;
·
Capacity to work under pressure to
meet strict deadlines; and
·
Firm, fair and with transparent
management style.
Key Responsibilities:
As per the Charter and Statutes of
the Pan Africa Christian University, the duties and responsibilities of the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) shall be:
·
Provide leadership in the Academic
Division of the University to ensure provision of quality teaching, research,
innovation and community engagement in line with the University’s vision and
mission.
·
Responsible for the development,
review, and revision of academic curricula, for purpose of relevance, quality
assurance and accreditation.
·
Oversee and coordinate the
implementation of the academic policies and regulations as laid down by the
University Council and the Senate and the Management Board.
·
Oversee the work of the Registrar
Academic Affairs, Deans of Schools, Dean of Students, and the Directors
(Research, Institutes/ Campus and for Quality Assurance) and provide overall
supervision with regard to the activities and outputs of students Deans, HODs,
Faculty and staff.
·
Support the Vice Chancellor’s office
by coordinating the activities of CBLC as a business centre of the University,
ensuring achievement of the set business targets and that profitability is
achieved and sustained.
·
Participate in and oversee the
selection, hiring, retention, performance evaluation and other personnel
decisions associated with Faculty and Staff.
·
Fully participate in various
governance organs such as the University Council Management Board and the
Senate
·
Take responsibility for all aspects
of academic quality assurance and community programmes of the University, and
its campuses.
·
Teach one course each term subject to
administrative workload demands.
·
Represent PAC University in various
forums and maintain links with other necessary organizations as
·
Carry out such other duties and
responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor in a quest to drive
the vision and mission of the Pan Africa Christian University.
Job Title: Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration, Finance and Planning
(Re-Advertisement)
Those
who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
For
appointment to the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration,
Finance and Planning), a person shall:
·
Be of the rank of a Senior
Lecturer/Associate Professor/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;
·
Have experience and thorough
knowledge of financial management and human resource management;
·
Have demonstrable experience in
development and implementation of university policies and guidelines in
procurement, finance, administration, human resource and planning.
·
Be an accomplished scholar with
proven track record in research and publications in peer reviewed journals,
monographs and books;
·
Have experience in designing and
managing academic programs, supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students;
·
Have demonstrate experience in
coordinating the activities of business units;
·
Have sufficient experience in
networking, fundraising and resource mobilization;
·
Have demonstrable experience in
transformative and strategic leadership;
·
Have demonstrable growth in the
entity s/he is now leading;
·
Demonstrable evidence of having been
a great team player at senior management level, preferably within a university
set up.
·
Understand and adhere to PAC
University Statement of Faith.
Core Competencies:
The
following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning):
·
Planning and implementing projects;
·
Financial analysis skills;
·
Being a visionary and results oriented
thinker;
·
Excellent organizational,
interpersonal and communication skills;
·
Ability to integrate Christian
faith/principles in leadership;
·
Capacity to work under pressure to
meet strict deadlines; and
·
Firm, fair and with transparent
management style.
Key Responsibilities:
As
per the Charter and Statutes of the Pan Africa Christian University, the duties
and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and
Development) shall be:
·
Management of Finance, Assets and
Development Plans;
·
In charge of designing, modeling and
managing long-term financial and physical plans;
·
In charge of optimal utilization and
investments of the University’s finances and assets;
·
In charge of annual budgeting,
planning, monitoring and management strategies;
·
Oversee the maintenance of the
University buildings and property including furniture, equipment, etc., and all
other property of the University.
·
Monitor and ensure that all security
measures for the University are adequate.
·
Responsible for provision of accurate
and current financial information to support decision making;
·
Shall be responsible for appropriate
Finance and administration Management Policies and procedures in conformity
with the relevant laws guidelines and frameworks in Kenya;
·
Carry out such other duties and
responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor in a quest to drive
the vision and mission of the Pan Africa Christian University.
Appointment: The
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) shall hold office
for a term of five years with the possibility of one time renewal for another
term of similar years subject to a positive appraisal by the University
Council.
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Each
application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of
Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or
Passport, 3 letters of reference, and other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants
should email their applications to
The
Vice Chancellor,
Pan
Africa Christian University
on
jobs@pacuniversity.ac.ke
with
the clear position applied for on the subject of the email.
The
applications MUST be received on or before 18th April 2019.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pan
Africa Christian University is an equal opportunity employer.
Women,
the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.