Deputy Vice-Chancellor- Administration and Finance at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Basic Salary: -Ksh.336, 478 - Ksh.470, 711 p.m.
House Allowance: -Ksh. 82, 704 p.m.
Medical Cover & Other Allowances: -As provided by the University.
Terms of Service: -Five (5) years contract (Renewable once) subject to satisfactory performance

For appointment to the position, a candidate must:

1. be a holder of an earned Ph.D. degree, and serving as either a Professor or Associate Professor in a university;
2. have at least (8) years progressive experience in a senior leadership /management position such as Dean/Director, principal of a university college or DVC of a chartered university or leadership in a comparable or other higher learning institutions;
3. have outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by refereed journals, publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
4. have demonstrable ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate administration and financial functions and be familiar with financial planning and accounting;
5. have demonstrated ability in strategic planning and quality management systems and training in management sciences at Master’s level will be a distinct advantage;
6. have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and
7. be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of the constitution of Kenya

Core Competences:

The following core competences and skills will be required:

1. exemplary high level of professionalism and work ethics;
2. possess strategic management Leadership skills with results oriented mindset;
3. visionary and innovative leadership;
4. all-inclusive management style with balanced firmness and fairness; and
5. ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor-Administration and Finance will be one of the principal advisors to the Vice Chancellor and head of Administration and Finance division. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• responsible for management and administration matters in a result oriented work environment, geared towards achieving the university’s goals, objectives, performance contracts and the strategic plan;
• assisting the Vice Chancellor in the development and implementation of the university policies;
• providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Human Resource Management;
• preparing and implementing the university budget and preparation of financial statements and management reports;
• administration of human resource functions of the university including staff appointment, deployment, retention and separation;
• responsible for the university central services including the medical services, transport, procurement, development projects, estate and maintenance, catering and housekeeping;
• supervision of the administration, financial planning activities of the university.
• representation of the university in collective bargaining negotiations, administration and management, including labour relations, grievances handling, retirement benefits management, contract interpretation, and workers compensation;
• conducting periodic audits and reviews of physical and stock records to ensure proper accounting and internal procedures have been developed and enforced; and
• any other duty as may be assigned and delegated by the Vice Chancellor.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO NOTE:

• The names of shortlisted candidates shall be published on the Commission’s website;
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:
• National Identity Card;
• Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
• Clearances from the following bodies:
• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus;
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance
• Certificate); and
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies and associations. 3. Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address below.