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

JOB DETAILS:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
• be a professor and holder of an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have demonstrable knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for managing a university;
• have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience at senior level, demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in the position of a Dean, Director, Principal of a Constituent University College/ College or as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a university;
• have demonstrated management capacity including knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and Strategic People Management;
• have supervised and mentored students in Masters and Ph.D. Degree programmes in addition to being an accomplished scholar with proven track record in continuing research and publications on pertinent contemporary issues;
• possess a proven track record of continuing research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs, book chapters and books;
• have demonstrable experience in networking and fundraising;
• have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
• be registered with and be an active member of a professional association; and
• be of high ethical standards, integrity and accountability 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;
• demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• demonstrate a firm, fair, communicative and transparent management style;
• ability to initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research programmes and policies;
• creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the university; and
• ability to exercise soft skills by detecting and dissipating tensions and by negotiating, mediating and arbitrating conflicts.


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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