Vice Chancellor at Tom Mboya College

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• be a full professor for at least five (5) years and a holder of an earned Doctorate Degree for at least twenty (20) years or equivalent qualification from a recognized university in Kenya;
• have at least fifteen (15) years of demonstrated leadership and management experience in an academic institution;
• have served substantively with demonstrable leadership results at least at the level of a Principal of a Constituent College or Vice Chancellor of a university or other similar comparable levels;
• have a proven track record of publications in peer reviewed journals and mentoring of students at Masters and PhD levels;
• have a good understanding and demonstrable management capacity and experience of university governance structures

Duties and Responsibilities

The Vice-Chancellor shall, as provided in the Universities Act, Charter and Statute:

• carry out responsibilities as the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer;
• be the academic and administrative head of the university;
• be responsible to Council for the efficient management of the University resources, both human and material;
• have the overall responsibility for the direction, organization and administration of programmes of the university;
• be the Secretary to Council and Chairperson of the Management Board and Senate, and in this capacity make proposals and submit reports to the Council for approval on:
  • university policies;
  • fees and charges;
  • annual estimates and procurement plans; and
  • partnership and linkages including public – private partnerships

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

Others

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 474,919 – Ksh. 744,078 p.m.
• House Allowance: Ksh 120,000 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