Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation) – One (1) Post at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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 positioninauniversity setting with demonstrated capacity for leadership andacademicexcellence;
• have demonstrable leadership in an academic and/or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in senior administrativeposts such as of a Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Deputy Principal, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/ College of a University/Campus orleadership 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 enhancingthe revenue base of the university;
• be familiar with the national education policies and current trends inhighereducation worldwide;
• have excellent and proven organizational, communication and interpersonal
• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh: 416,420 – 555,800 pmHouse Allowance: Ksh: 80, 000 pm
• Leave Allowance: As provided by the University
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by the University
• Terms of Service: Five (5) year contract renewable oncesubject to satisfactory performance

skills;

• show good understanding of university functions and procedures coupledwitha passion of promoting learning, excellence in teaching, researchandinnovation with highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism;
• demonstrable capacity and determination to initiate and facilitatethedevelopment of relevant and quality market and society drivenacademicprogrammes;
• be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations intheprofession (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/shewill be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice Chancellor.
• His/herduties and responsibilities will include:
• having the overall responsibility of direction, organization of learning, researchand Students Affairs programmes in the University;
• reviewing and developing academic programmes as well as rules andregulations governing the implementation of approved/accreditedacademicprogrammes;
• formulating guidelines for the effective management, implementationandevaluation of academic programmes;
• coordinating the teaching and research and providing the necessarysupportneeded by all academic programmes offered by the University;
• being responsible for promoting and coordination research, scientificpublications, innovations, extension, outreach activities and technologytransfer;
• mobilizing and soliciting financial support for research and other programmesin the University;
• maintain collaborations and linkages with both local and international
• institutions of higher learning, research institutions, industry and other strategicpartners;
• coordination of student’s welfare activities; and
• overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of students amongstother duties that may be assigned