Vice Chancellor at Chuka University

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• be a professor and holder of an earned Doctorate Degree or an equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have demonstrable knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for managing a university;
• have at least 10 years of academic and research experience at senior level, demonstrable leadership in an academic and/ or research institution, having
• served substantively with measurable results in the position of a Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College or as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a university;
• have demonstrated management capacity including knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act No. 18 of 2012, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act No. 33 of 2015 and Strategic People Management;
• have supervised and mentored students in Masters and PhD Degree
• Programmes in addition to being an accomplished scholar with proven track record in continuing research and publications on pertinent contemporary
• issues;

Core Competencies

• ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi- cultural environmental with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• promote project and protect the image of the university;
• a visionary and result-oriented individual;
• excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills;
• capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities

The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:-

• being the Accounting and Chief Executive Officer of the university;
• being the academic and administrative head of the university;
• being responsible to the Council for maintaining and promoting the academic image of the university;
• oversee the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes of the university;
• Implementing Council decisions and resolutions

Others

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 427,427 – Ksh. 744,078 p.m.
• House Allowance: Ksh: 87,925 p.m.
• 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

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;
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies and associations;
• Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address below