Deputy Vice Chancellor at Great Lakes University of Kisumu

Qualifications and Experience for the Position:

• Have a minimum of a PhD degree in a relevant field and preferably an associate professor level or higher at a recognized University
• Professional accounting qualifications such CPA (K), ACCA, and membership of a relevant recognized professional body
• At least seven (7) years experience in senior management position or served as a Dean of Faculty or college/campus principal for at least three(3) years
• Demonstrable ability in management of planning and systems, budgets, risk mitigation and procurement procedures
• Experience in the running of University affairs, procedures and systems and be well versed with the context of the Kenyan institutions of higher learning
• Ability and proven experience in fundraising, resource mobilization and networking
• Ability to forge strategic partnerships and linkages with the government, business, development agencies and the wider society
• Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution on leadership and integrity

Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Position:

• Ensure effective accountability to the Vice Chancellor for proper management and implementation of activities in administration and planning within the University
• Provide leadership and supervisory oversight to the Planning and General Administration Departments
• Ensure implementation of policies and strategies that support the realization of departmental and divisional objectives and the University’s overall mission
• Implement procurement, human resource and administrative policies and procedures to ensure effective performance and delivery of services and cause revisions of such policies and procedures as often as may be necessary
• Preparation of planning matters with budgets
• Develop appropriate procedure and ensure compliance to all statutory and legal requirements in general administration within the University
• Coordinate the design, implementation, revision and evaluation of the University’s strategic plan
• Develop systems and procedures to attract, develop and retain qualified and experienced staff, manage the appraisal system and ensure good ethos and adherence to the code of conduct
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.

Terms and Conditions

Ten (10) copies of the application with a curriculum vitae and a covering letter containing details of qualifications, experience, current remuneration, e-mail address, telephone and names of three referees with their e-mail and telephone addresses should be submitted to the undersigned on or before 11th November 2016. Referees should submit confidential letters directly to the undersigned.