Head of Departments - Cytonn Technical College at Cytonn Investments

Reporting to the Head of Academic Affairs, the Head of Departments will be in charge of providing strong academic leadership to both students and staff in their respective departments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and providing academic leadership in the department,
• In consultation with other Head of Departments, harmonize departmental academic timetable,
• Receiving and approving the lecturers’ schemes of work,
• Receiving and analyzing records of work,
• Supervising the curriculum implementation,
• Ensuring that the department is well staffed,
• Monitoring and tracking of new students’ enrollment,
• Supervising the administration of examinations,
• Analyzing examination results and performance,
• Tracking the academic performance for students,
• Effective management of all staff in the department,
• Holding and minuting regular departmental meetings,
• Taking part in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff for the department,
• Organizing the relevant field academic trips for students,
• Lecturing in respective areas of specialization, and,
• Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time.

Requirements

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in either of the disciplines outlined above or other relevant courses,with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division or its equivalent
• Possession of a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines will be an added advantage,
• Must have 4+ years of teaching knowledge and experience, in a distinguished college. Experience as a Head of Department is an added advantage,
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Ministry of Education’s and TVETA’s college guiding policy,
• Should have outstanding presentation, teaching, interviewing, problem analysis and listening skills,
• Should demonstrate the ability to grow, support and develop young talents,
• Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word,
• Ability to probe for, analyze and synthesize information, as well as express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing,
• Ability to make quick yet sound decisions,
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and be persistent, and,
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, self-driven attitude towards work, and commitment to the mission of the institutions.
• Possess a minimum of B+ in KCSE or its equivalent

Learning Opportunities

The Head of Departments will be in charge of providing strong academic leadership to both students and staff in their respective departments