Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance) - Kisii University in Nairobi

Job Title: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)-Kisii University

Kisii University whose Main Campus is situated in Kisii County about 2km from Kisii Town along Kisii-Kilgoris Highway became the thirteenth Public University in Kenya following the award of Charter on 6th February, 2013 under the Universities Act, 2012.

The University plans to strategically position itself towards training high level human resource that meets the development needs of the country and the international labour market, sustain the production of quality research, disseminate knowledge, skills, innovations and competencies for the advancement of humanity.

Towards this end, Kisii University aims at establishing a strong quality management system that will ensure efficient and effective running of its operations.

Thus, hiring policies and processes will be used to acquire the best personnel for the University.

To give the institution a dynamic and strategic leadership, the University Council now invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to lead the institution in the positions of Deputy Vice Chancellors.


Ref: KSU/DVC(A & F)/09/05/2013

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance) will be in charge of Administration and Finance Division of the University, and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Provide focused and innovative leadership in areas of human resource, finance, procurement and physical resource development and management;
Oversee the development and implementation of institutional policies and strategic procedures to ensure efficient service delivery in accordance with the University Statutes;
Coordinate the design, development and implementation of appropriate administrative, financial, human resource policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop, and retain qualified and motivated staff;
Coordinate the preparation and implementation of University budget, financial statements, management reports and ensure that both annual and medium term expenditures are consistent with legal requirements;
Maintain efficiency and good order of the University including staff welfare, conduct, discipline and ensure proper enforcement of the Statutes and regulations;
Mobilize local, national and international resources that the University may need in executing its mandate; and
Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the University’s strategic objectives.

Requirements:

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Be a holder of an earned PhD degree from a reputable University and should be a full Professor or Associate Professor;
Have at least ten (10) years academic and research experience with scholarly record demonstrated by publications in internationally peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization and supervision of Masters and Doctoral students;
Have served successfully in a Senior Administrative and Management position at the level of a Dean/Director/Deputy Principal of a Constituent College/Principal of a Campus College in a University or in other comparable level(s) for at least five (5) years;
Have demonstrated ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate planning, financial and administrative function in a University environment;
Be a team player with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and have capacity to work effectively with staff, students and stakeholders;
Show good understanding of University functions and procedures coupled with a passion for the promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research, innovation and knowledge dissemination;
Have good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing university education and training in Kenya;
Be a registered member of good standing of professional associations in their areas of specialization;
Have capacity to mobilize resources and expand physical facilities necessary to cater for the increasing student enrollment and academic programmes; and
Be of highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Application Guidelines

Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae (including academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.

They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.

Applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the posts should be sent to the undersigned by courier, registered mail, or hand delivered at the University.

Note: Applicants should indicate on the envelope the reference number for the position applied for.

How to Apply:
The Chairman
Kisii University Council
P. O. Box 408 – 40200
Kisii

E-mail: council@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

Kisii University is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline:07/06/2013