Registrar (Human Capital and Administration)
EU/APD/2023 – 0904
Job specification:
Applicants are
required to:
Have
earned a PhD degree in Human Resource Management OR Public Administration OR
Business Administration or a related field of expertise from a recognized
university.
Possess
CPS (K), CHRP or relevant professional qualification.
Be registered as a member of a recognized professional administration or management body.
Have
a minimum of twelve (12) years of administrative experience, three (3) of which
must be at the Deputy Registrar level in a university or equivalent.
Be
computer literate.In addition, applicants should have outstanding professional
competence in administration and management.
Job description
The Registrar,
Administration shall:
Report
to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) and be
responsible for all human resource and administration matters of the University.
Be
the head of the Administration Department and responsible for efficient
management of Human Resource and utilization of resources in the Department.
Facilitate
implementation of Human Resources policies in the University.
Be
the Secretary of the University Management Board (UMB) responsible to the Vice
Chancellor.
Advise
top management on formulation and evaluation of human resource programmes,
policies and procedures.
Coordinate
training and development programmes of staff in the University and ensure their
implementation.
Provide
secretariat services to Standing Committees of Council and UMB Sub-committees.
Prepare
management briefs for the Vice-Chancellor on policy and management matters.
Coordinate
implementation and management of human resource policies in matters related but
not limited to recruitment, training, discipline, industrial relations,
registries and records, terms and conditions of service, schemes of service and
collective bargaining agreements.
Provide
advice to heads of Departments regarding manpower planning, job analysis,
design, recruitment and selection of staff.
Ensure
processing of staff engagement/disengagement is done in accordance with the
approved policies.
Coordinate
all administration functions in the University including performance
contracting, ISO, staff performance appraisal and Human Resources Information
Systems.
Ensure
proper health and safety working conditions as provided for in applicable laws.
Perform
any other duties assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (APD) from time to time
or any other officer authorized by the Vice-Chancellor.
Terms of service
The incumbent shall hold
office on a contract period of five (5) years but may be eligible for
reappointment for a further one term subject to satisfactory performance in
accordance with terms and conditions of service as approved by the Council from
time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability
to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community.
Knowledge
of contracting processes and associated national laws and other regulations.
Skills
in writing board papers and briefs.
Have
outstanding professional competence in Administration and Management.
Notes on Application
Candidates
should indicate two references of persons in the field/ profession who may be
contacted by the Selection Committee for their recommendations.
Applicants
should state their current designation, salary and other benefits attached to
those designations.
The
application letter must bear the reference code as shown in the advertisement.
Only the Successful
applicants would be required to submit the following:
Clearance
from Kenya Revenue Authority.
Clearance
from Higher Education Loans Board.
Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Clearance
from Credit Reference Bureau.
Criminal
Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).
How To Apply
Application letters together with ten (10) copies each of
academic certificates, transcripts, certified copies of the current pay slip,
professional qualifications, a copy of a valid certificate of Good Conduct and
a curriculum vitae detailing experience, current post, salary, and other
financial benefits. Names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom
should be your current supervisor/ employer quoting the reference number on the
envelope, should be addressed to: –
The Vice-Chancellor,
Egerton University,
Njoro Mau-Narok Road,
P. O. Box 536,
20115 Egerton
Kenya
Email: vc@egerton.ac.ke
So as to reach him not
later than 18th September, 2023. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants are required to request
their referees to write to the above address directly. Women, marginalized and
persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Egerton University is
an equal-opportunity employer.
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