Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 03, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor- Administration and Finance
Basic Salary: -Ksh.336, 478 - Ksh.470, 711 p.m.
House Allowance: -Ksh. 82, 704 p.m.
Medical Cover & Other Allowances: -As provided by the University.
Terms of Service: -Five (5) years contract (Renewable once) subject to satisfactory performance

For appointment to the position, a candidate must:
1. be a holder of an earned Ph.D. degree, and serving as either a Professor or Associate Professor in a university;
2. have at least (8) years progressive experience in a senior leadership /management position such as Dean/Director, principal of a university college or DVC of a chartered university or leadership in a comparable or other higher learning institutions;
3. have outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by refereed journals, publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
4. have demonstrable ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate administration and financial functions and be familiar with financial planning and accounting;
5. have demonstrated ability in strategic planning and quality management systems and training in management sciences at Master’s level will be a distinct advantage;
6. have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
7. be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of the constitution of Kenya

Core Competences:
The following core competences and skills will be required:
1. exemplary high level of professionalism and work ethics;
2. possess strategic management Leadership skills with results oriented mindset;
3. visionary and innovative leadership;
4. all-inclusive management style with balanced firmness and fairness; and
5. ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor-Administration and Finance will be one of the principal advisors to the Vice Chancellor and head of Administration and Finance division. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
• responsible for management and administration matters in a result oriented work environment, geared towards achieving the university’s goals, objectives, performance contracts and the strategic plan;
• assisting the Vice Chancellor in the development and implementation of the university policies;
• providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Human Resource Management;
• preparing and implementing the university budget and preparation of financial statements and management reports;
• administration of human resource functions of the university including staff appointment, deployment, retention and separation;
• responsible for the university central services including the medical services, transport, procurement, development projects, estate and maintenance, catering and housekeeping;
• supervision of the administration, financial planning activities of the university.
• representation of the university in collective bargaining negotiations, administration and management, including labour relations, grievances handling, retirement benefits management, contract interpretation, and workers compensation;
• conducting periodic audits and reviews of physical and stock records to ensure proper accounting and internal procedures have been developed and enforced; and
• any other duty as may be assigned and delegated by the Vice Chancellor.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO NOTE:
• The names of shortlisted candidates shall be published on the Commission’s website;
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:
• National Identity Card;
• Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
• Clearances from the following bodies:
• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus;
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance
• Certificate); and
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies and associations.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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Job application procedure
Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address below
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 Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administrating and Finance)- Chuka University”
OR
“Application for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Planning and Development) - Chuka University” as applicable and delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
Commission House
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI.
Online applications may be submitted via email to: chuka2021@publicservice.go.ke 
All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 22nd June 2021 latest by 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)

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