Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
• be a holder of an earned PhD from a reputable university and be at the level of a full Professor;
• have at least ten (10) years of demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with demonstrable results in the position of a Principal of a Constituent College or as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a University;
• be a distinguished and recognized scholar as evidenced by high impact refereed journal publications, citations and university level books;
• have attracted research/project grants, community development funds and other awards;
• have demonstrable experience in networking with other national and international institutions and fundraising from funding agencies;
• have demonstrated management capacity including knowledge of legal and governance instruments governing public universities and other laws such as the Public Finance Management Act No. 18 of 2012, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015 and the Employment Act, 2007 among others;
• have supervised and mentored students in Masters and PhD Degree and mentored academic staff;
• have demonstrable experience and ability to implement academic programmes and manage student affairs;
• be a registered member of good standing of professional associations in their area of specialization;
• have a proven track record in the management of development projects of an institution to completion;
• be of high ethical standards, integrity and accountability, teamwork and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Core Competencies
• ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• promote project and protect the image of the university;
• a visionary and result-oriented individual;
• excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• (firm, fair, communicative and transparent management style;

Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:-
• being the Accounting and Chief Executive Officer of the university;
• being the academic and administrative head of the university;
• being responsible to the council for maintaining and promoting the academic and corporate image of the university;
• overseeing the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes of the university;
• implementing council decisions and resolutions;
• providing a strategic, innovative and creative direction and leadership to the university by competitively positioning and representing the university nationally, regionally and internationally;
• organizing and administering programmes of the university;
• facilitating and maintaining cooperation with government institution, regulatory agencies, local and international institutions of higher learning and other stakeholders;
• providing leadership in enhancing e-learning as well as harmonizing it with traditional face to face on campus learning programmes;
• directing and organizing the administration of programmes of the university;,


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

• 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– Alupe University’’; OR “Application for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research an Student Affairs) – Alupe University” OR “Application for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development) – Alupe 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: alupe2023@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).

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