Kibabii University Vice Chancellor Job in Kenya

Kibabii University is a fully fledged public institution of higher education and research in Kenya with a student population of 5,600 and staff component of 317.

The University aspires to increase its academic programmes, students’ enrollment and human resource capacity in order to realize its strategic vision of a world class centre of excellence in science, technology and innovation while contributing towards meeting increasing demand for relevant skills in rapidly transforming economy.
 

Vice Chancellor

Advert. No. KIBU/VC/01/12/2015
 

 
Kibabii University seeks to appoint an innovative individual with demonstrated high standards of personal and professional integrity as well as exemplary academic achievement for the position of Vice Chancellor. 

The Vice Chancellor will be expected to build a dynamic management team to execute the University’s vision and strategic plan. 

More especially, the Vice Chancellor will be fully conversant with the current trends and challenges in higher education in Kenya, Africa and globally; and be able to develop visionary approaches for their mitigation.

Requirements
 

To be eligible for appointment as Vice Chancellor, applicants shall have the following minimum qualifications:

• Be a full Professor and holder of an earned Doctorate degree from a recognized University;


• Have thorough knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administration and management of University Education in Kenya;


• Have at least 10 (ten)years’ experience at a senior level in academic or research institution and served at least as chairman, Dean, Director, Principal or Deputy Vice Chancellor;


• Excellent leadership and managerial record including knowledge of public procurement as well as public finance;


• High ethical standards , personal and professional integrity;


• Excellent communication skills at organizational and interpersonal levels including logical analytical problem solving capabilities and transparent management;


• Have a proven track record of international scholarship evidenced by publications in peer reviewed academic/professional journals and university level books or book chapters;


• Experience in regional and international networking and ability to mobilize resources for the university’s development;


• Demonstrated ability to attract resources for research and other grants; and


• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity

General Duties and Responsibilities

 
Subject to the provisions of Universities Act, 2012, the Kibabii University Charter and Statutes, the Vice Chancellor shall be responsible for the implementation of the Council’s decisions in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. 

This will entail inter alia:

• Be the academic and administrative Head of the University and as such shall be responsible to the Council for maintaining and promoting the academic image as well as maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University


• Be a member of all committees appointed by Council or Senate unless otherwise expressly provided


• Be an ex officio member of the Council.


• Be the accounting Officer of the University


• Be responsible for Policy matters, Planning, Coordination, Public Relations, Fund Raising, and General Development of the University 


• Be Chairperson of:

1. Senate


2. Associate Professorial appointments.


3. University Management Board.


4. University Student Affairs.

• Have such powers and duties as may be conferred by the Council in accordance with the University Charter and Statutes.


• Assign or delegate any of his/her duties to a committee or a member of the University staff and may withdraw any such assignment or delegation at any time.

The Vice Chancellor shall also be responsible for:

• Developing of and recommending to Council short and long term strategies, business plans, annual operating budgets, and establishing proper internal monitoring control systems and procedures.


• Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by Council.


• Ensuring that there is effective communication between Management and Council as well as between different levels of Management.


• Providing leadership to the employees.


• Attending to personnel matters including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations, separation and effective management succession plans.


• Ensuring continuous improvements in the quality and value of services and products provided by the University.


• Ensuring continuous achievement of the University financial and operating goals and objectives.


• Overseeing and ensuring implementation of Policies and Programmes.


• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees.


• Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical and good corporate citizenship.


• Acting as the principal spokesperson of the University.


• Ensuring compliance with the laws of the country.


• Performing any other lawful responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the objectives of the University

Tenure of Office: In accordance with the Universities Act (2012), Kibabii University Charter and Statutes of the University, the Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council.

How to Apply:
 

Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. 

Scanned copies of these documents must accompany the email application.

Applicants must also submit the following:

1. Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority


2. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board


3. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission


4. Clearance from Credit Reference bureau


5. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)


6. Letters of recommendation from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and character in general should also be sent to the address below before 31st January, 2016.

All applications shall clearly be marked with the Reference Number of the Advertised position “Application for the position of (position applied for)”and submitted as follows:
 

i. Ten (10) hard copies
 

ii. An electronic copy in PDF format by email be sent the Chairman of the Council by email: Council.Chair@kibaiiuniversity.ac.ke
 

Applications must be submitted on or before 31st January, 2016.
 

Applications should be addressed as registered mail to:
 

The Chairman of Council,
Kibabii University,
C/O Centre for Corporate Governance
P.O. Box 13936-00800
Westlands, Nairobi, 

Kenya

Or Dropped at
 

The Chairman of Council,
Kibabii University,
C/O Centre for Corporate Governance,
3rd Floor, TVR Office Plaza, Door C,
Muthithi Road, Westlands
Nairobi, Kenya.

Note: Kibabii University is an equal opportunity employer.

Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply