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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 and be at the level of either a professor or an Associate Professor;
• be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• have at least eight (8) years progressive experience in a senior university leadership/management position such as Dean/Director, Principal of a University College or Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a chartered university or leadership in comparable levels;
• have demonstrated competence in leadership in an academic, research and innovation environment;
• have outstanding knowledge of the current trends in university education and training in Kenya and globally and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education in Kenya;
• have understanding of the Government’s academic, research, innovations, linkages and technology transfer, legal and policies framework, procedures and processes;
• have demonstrated leadership and competences in implementation of academic, research, innovations, linkages and technology transfer programmes;
• demonstrated experience and ability to integrate research, innovations, technology transfer and entrepreneurship in the academic programmes of a university;
• be a team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• registered and active member of a professional association; and
• be of highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Core Competences
The following core competences and skills will be required:
• exemplary high level of professionalism and ethics;
• leadership skills and ability to effectively coordinate the academic and students’ affairs functions in the university;
• ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• visionary, result oriented and innovative leadership;
• ability to promote formulation of solutions to complex problems and to build consensus for the same;
• ability to work with teams and meet deadlines; and
• knowledge of strategic planning and education planning.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

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
Recommendations from relevant professional bodies and associations.
Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address below within the application deadline.

MODE OF APPLICATION
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 – University of Eldoret;
OR
“Application for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Students Affairs) – University of Eldoret” 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: uoe2023@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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