Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Students Affairs and Research) at Tharaka University

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• be a holder of an earned PhD degree from a recognized university and serving as a full Professor;
• have had at least eight (8) years of academic and research experience with scholarly record demonstrated by publications internationally refereed journal, publications or university level book and have attracted project grants or awards;
• have substantive experience in Senior Administrative posts such as Deputy Vice Chancellor, or Director or academic Dean of a faculty/school or equivalent position in a recognized University or a research institution or any other relevant institution with demonstrable results;
• be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs, successfully supervised Masters and PhD student and mentoring postgraduate and academic colleagues;
• demonstrate competence in administrative and financial and financial leadership in an academic and research environment;
• have an excellent understanding of the current trends in university education, training and research environment;
• be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of the constitution of Kenya.

Core Competences
The following competences and skills will be required:

• firm, fair and transparent style of management;
• ability to espouse and promote the national values and governance;
• be a visionary and results oriented leader;
• excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs) shall be the 

• Head of the division of Academics, Research and Student Affairs and in consultation with the Vice Chancellor his/her duties and responsibilities will include: -
• coordinating and overseeing the development of sound academics and research policies of the University in consultation with the Senate;
• assisting the Vice-Chancellor in the development and implementation of the University policies;
• providing leadership, guidance, coordination and direction of the department within the Academics, Research and Student Affairs division.
• coordinating and managing examinations and the preparation of academic transcripts, certificates, diplomas and degrees;
• developing research agenda with clear guidelines on research alliances and partnerships nationally and internationally;
• developing and implementing strategies to facilitates growth in revenue to support research and innovations;
• providing strategies direction, leadership and management of the centres and departments that comprises the research and innovations;
• overseeing the protection and commercialization of the innovations;
• establishing linkages with industry and business through local, national and international networks to leverage research outcomes and opportunities;
• performing such other functions and responsibilities assigned by the Vice Chancellor and University Council as may be necessary and in the interests of the University as per its rules and regulations