Deputy Vice – Chancellor (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development) 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 acting 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;
• have good understanding of legal framework for University education, University governance structures, Public Finance Management, fiscal policies, infrastructure growth, strategic planning and Kenya Vision 2030 flagship projects, Big ‘four’ Agenda; Disposal Act 2015;
• have demonstrable ability and leadership skills to effectively coordinate administration and financial functions and be familiar with financial planning, accounting, strategic planning and quality management systems; and
• 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 are required;

• ability to espouse and promote the national values and governance
• firm, fair and transparent style of management;
• 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 (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development)

• shall be the Head of the division of Administration, Finance Planning and Development and in consultation with the Vice Chancellor his/her duties and responsibilities will include: -
• providing leadership and direction in the management of University’s financial resources;
• being responsible for the management and administration matters in a resultoriented work environment, geared towards achieving the university’s goals, objectives, performance contracts and the strategic plan;
• coordinating the design, development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate human resource policies, procedures and systems to attract, develop and retain qualified and experienced staff;
• maintaining efficiency and good order of the university including staff welfare, conduct and discipline and ensuring proper enforcement of the statues and regulations;
• being responsible for the university central services including the medical services, transport, procurement, development projects, estates and maintenance, catering and accommodation;
• coordinating the preparation of statutory financial statements, university budget and other management reports;
• making proposals, coordinating development projects and overseeing development projects and preparing periodic status reports;
• developing and implementing the enterprise development program to contribute to long term university’s sustainability;
• representing the university in collective bargaining negotiations, administration and management, including labour relations, grievances handling, retirement benefits management, contract interpretation, and workers’ compensation; and
• performing such other functions and responsibilities assigned by the Vice Chancellor and University Council as may be necessary and in the interest of the university as per its rules and regulations