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

JOB DETAILS:
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
• be a full professor or associate professor and holder of an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have at least eight (8) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at a senior management at the level of Dean or Director of a school or Faculty or University Directorate, or Principal of a University Campus or Constituent College, or Deputy Principal of a University Constituent College, or Deputy Vice-Chancellor or equivalent;
• be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, university level books as well as project grants, intellectual property rights and awards and a proven track record of mentoring academic staff and supervising postgraduate students;
• have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• be familiar with current national, regional and global trends in provision of university education;
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism, as well as good track record of successful change management;
• have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering university education in Kenya;
• be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable);
• leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively;
• demonstrate ability in networking, fundraising, resource mobilization and fund management; and
• must meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Core Competences
• strong analytical skills;
• communication skills;
• strategic and innovative thinking;
• strong interpersonal skills;
• ability to mobilize resources;
• negotiation skills;
• excellent decision maker; and
• good understanding of Corporate Governance and Management


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

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.

Mode Of Application
• Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications;
• 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 – South Eastern University of Kenya’’
OR
• “Application for the Position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Innovation)) – Southeastern University of Kenya’’ 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: seku2023@publicservice.go.ke  All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 20th March, 2023 latest by 5.00 p. m (East African Time)


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