Head of Department - (Automotive, Electrical & Electronics Engineering) at Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS)

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – (AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING)

• Reporting to Line Manager, the successful candidate will plan, execute, supervise, review, recommend and provide leadership on academic matters within the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and provide academic leadership in the department as well as teaching in the area of specialization.
• To prepare timetables for the department at the beginning of every semester, receive and approve the Trainers schemes of work.
• Receive and analyze records of work covered against the schemes of work on bi-weekly basis and provide a report.
• Supervise the curriculum implementation within the stipulated time and create time for revision before exams and timely submit end of semester and course work examination results.
• Receive and orientate new members of staff and students in the department, effectively management of all staff.
• Hold and minute regular departmental meetings with the students and staff and solve any student complaints that may arise.
• Recommend relevant training for staff members and identify special learning needs of students and prepare learning aids.
• Accurately and timely update Quality Management register and ensure achievement of the department’s quality objectives.

Candidate’s Profile:

• High National Diploma or Degree in Automotive or Electrical Engineering, or relevant field.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in a TVET environment; 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Candidates with prior training on the implementation of CBET or Licensed Assessors, will have added advantage.