Vice – Chancellor at Tharaka University

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
be a full professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate Degree from a recognized university;

• have at least ten (10) years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in an academic institution;
• have served substantively with demonstrated leadership results at least at the level of a Principal of a Constituent College or Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university or other comparable levels;
• have a proven record of publication in peer reviewed journals and mentoring of student at Masters and PhD levels;
• have attracted research and development funds
• Have a good understanding and demonstrable management capacity and experience of university governance structures;
• have shown experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
• have an excellent understanding of current trends in university education and training in Kenya and globally, and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education;
• 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 will be required

• firm, fair and transparent style of management
• ability to espouse and promote the national values and governance
• 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 Vice-Chancellor shall report to the University Council and his/her duties and responsibilities will include: -

• overseeing the implementation of Academic Programs;
• providing leadership and an elaborate strategic direction of the institution;
• overseeing the implementation of the University policies and performancecontract;
• being the Accounting Officer of the University by overseeing all University finances;
• overseeing maintenance and promotion of the image, efficiency and good order of the university to both the internal and external publics;
• appointing Heads of departments;
• ensuring that the university resources are used in ways that most effectively advance the approved mission and strategic plan of the University;
• recommending to the Council, the short-and long-term strategies, business plans, annual operational budgets and establishment of an effective internal monitoring control systems and procedures;
• being the Secretary and ex-officio Member to the University Council;
• making proposals and submitting to Council for approval on universitybudgets, procurement plans, policies, staff establishment, linkages and partnerships; and
• fostering corporate culture that promotes ethical and good corporate governance to ensure all staff members upholds high level professional ethical behaviour