Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) – 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;
• have demonstrable competence in leadership in an academic/researchenvironment;
• have demonstrated training and competence in finance and administration;
• 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

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;
• demonstrate ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate the planning, finance and administration functions in a University;
• 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
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) will be reportingto the Vice- Chancellor. He/she will be accountable to and under the general authority of the Vice- Chancellor.
• His/her duties and responsibilities will include:
• providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning, financial, human resource, and physical resource management;
• overseeing the implementation of all fiscal, human resources, administrativepolicies and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performanceanddelivery of services in the University and in line with the strategic plan;
• coordinating the preparation and implementation of University Budget, financial statements and management reports;
• coordinating the implementation of the performance management withintheuniversity;
• mobilizing and soliciting financial support for programmes andgeneral
• development of the University;
• maintaining efficiency and good order of the university andensuringenforcement of statutes and regulations; and
• overseeing and ensuring general conduct and discipline of employees amongstother duties that may be assigned