Principal at Mama Ngina University College (MNUC)

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• be a Professor or an Associate Professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate Degree or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
• have at list eight (8) years of progressive experience in a senior university leadership/management position such as Dean of school/Faculty, Director, Deputy Principal of a Constituent college, or equivalent;
• have a thorough knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering university education in Kenya;
• have a good understanding of government structures, Government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning and vision 2030;
• be a recognized scholar as evidenced by the number of successfully supervised PhDs and Masters student, attracted research grants/Awards, recent publication in internationally recognized journals and university level books;
• be familiar with national, regional and global trends in university education;
• demonstrate proven experience in policy making, strategic planning, developing and implementation of relevant academic programmes

Core Competences

• ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi- cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• be a visionary and result oriented leader;
• ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines;
• excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• firms, fair, accountable and transparent management style.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for this position will include:

• being the Chief Executive Officer of the university college;
• being the Academic and Administrative head of the university college;
• having overall responsibility for the direction, organization and administration of all the programmes of the university college;
• being the Accounting Officer of the university college and shall be responsible for maintenance and promotion of the objective of the University College Council;
• being responsible to the Council for maintaining and promoting the academic image as well as the efficiency and good order of the university college

Others

• Basic Salary: Ksh 427,427- Ksh 547,106p.m
• House Allowance: Ksh 82,704
• 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 once subject to satisfactory performance