Deputy Vice -Chancellor (Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation) at Multimedia University of Kenya

For appointment to this position, a candidate must: -

• Have an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be at least an Associate Professor in a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least six (6) years of academic experience at a senior position in a university setting with demonstrated capacity for leadership and academic excellence;
• Have demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrative posts such as of a Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/ College of a University/Campus or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• Have demonstrable ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university;
• Be familiar with the national education policies and current trends in higher education worldwide;
• Have excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Show good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, research and innovation with highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism;
• Demonstrable capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the development of relevant and quality market and society driven academic programmes;
• Be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (where applicable);
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Vice- Chancellor will be reporting to the Vice- Chancellor and he/she will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice- Chancellor. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:

• Having the overall responsibility of direction, organization of learning, research and Students Affairs programmes in the University;
• Reviewing and developing academic programmes as well as rules and regulations governing the implementation of approved/accredited academic programmes;
• Formulating guidelines for the effective management, implementation and evaluation of academic programmes;
• Coordinating the teaching and research and providing the necessary support needed by all academic programmes offered by the University;
• Being responsible for promoting and coordination research, scientific publications, innovations, extension, outreach activities and technology transfer;
• Mobilizing and soliciting financial support for research and other programmes in the University;
• Maintain collaborations and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher learning, research institutions, industry and other strategic partners;
• Coordination of student’s welfare activities; and
• Overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of students amongst
• Other duties that may be assigned