University of Nairobi College of Biological and Physical Sciences Principal Job in Kenya

University of Nairobi

Leadership for Sustained Excellence
 

Declaration of a Vacancy for the Position of Principal, College of Biological and Physical Sciences
 

The University continues to undergo a purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change.

This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education.

The University of Nairobi is seeking to appoint a Principal for the College of Biological and Physical Sciences who will sustain and improve on the success of the University. 

The Principal, under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor, shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the College.

Requirements:
 

For appointment to the position of Principal, a person shall:

1. Be a Professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;


2. Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya;


3. Have at least five years hands-on experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership, and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management;


4. Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students;


5. Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;


6. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization;


7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and


8. Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership.

Core Competencies:
 

The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the Principal:

1. Ability to portray and uphold a positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity


2. Being a visionary and results oriented thinker


3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and


4. Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and


5. Firm, fair and transparent management style.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

As per the Charter and Statutes of the University of Nairobi, the Principal:
 

1. Shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the College and as such shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for maintaining and promoting efficient management of the College.

2. Shall be responsible for strategic planning, performance contracting and quality management system in the College.

3. Shall be Chairman of appointments of:
 

i) Staff on Grades I-IV including staff on these grades in the preclinical departments located in CBPS.
ii) Technical and Administrative Staff on Grade A – F
iii) Academic Staff up to Graduate Assistant and Tutorial Fellow
 

4. May 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.

5. Shall have any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Appointment: As per the Universities Act 2012, University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes, the Principal shall hold office for a duration 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:
 

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

2. Applicants must also submit the following:
 

a. Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority
b. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
c. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
d. Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
 

3. Applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position of Principal, College of Biological and Physical Sciences.
 

1. Applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday January 7, 2016.
 

2. Applications should be addressed to the 

Vice-Chancellor, 

University of Nairobi,

P.O. Box 30197, 00100 

Nairobi.
 

Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. 

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