Deputy Vice Chancellor
Qualifications
For appointment to this
position, a candidate must:
- have
an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- be
at least an Associate Professor in a recognized university;
- have
at least six (6) years of academic experience at a senior position in a
University setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and
academic excellence
- have
demonstrable leadership in an academic and /or research institution,
having served substantively with measurable results in senior
administrative posts such as of a Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deputy
Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College of
a University/Campus or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;
- be
a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications,
University level books as well as project grants and awards; have
demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing
the revenue base of the university;
- be
familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher
education worldwide;
- have
Excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal
skills;
- show
good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a
passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and
innovation with the highest standards of quality, integrity and
professionalism;
- demonstrate
capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development of
relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes;
- be
registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in
the profession (Where applicable); and
- fulfil
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution, 2010
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Vice Chancellor
shall be reporting to the Vice Chancellor. He/she will be accountable to and
under the general authority of the Vice Chancellor. His/her duties and
responsibilities will include
- having
the overall responsibility of direction, organization of learning,
research and Students Affairs programmes in the University;
- reviewing
and developing academic programmes as well as rules and regulations
governing the implementation of approved/accredited academic programmes;
- formulating
guidelines for the effective management, implementation and evaluation of
academic programmes;
- coordinating
the teaching and research and providing the necessary support needed by
all academic programmes offered by the University;
- being
responsible for promoting and coordinating research, scientific
publications, innovations, extension, outreach activities and technology
transfer;’
How to Apply
Candidates may submit
manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications;
All applications should be submitted
together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of
academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;
Scanned copies of these documents must
accompany the online application;
The Curriculum Vitae should include
information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and
management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership of
professional association, linkages and
community service, email address and
telephone contacts;
Manual applications should be submitted in
a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“Application for the
Position of Vice Chancellor – Karatina University”; OR “Application for the
Position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Students Affairs) –
Karatina University”;
OR “Application for the position of Deputy
Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance and Administration) – Karatina University”
and delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
4th Floor Commission House
Off Harambee Avenue
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI
Online applications may be
submitted via email to: karatina2023@publicservice.go.ke All applications should
reach the Public Service Commission on or before 20th March, 2023 latest 5.00
p.m. (East African Time)