Job Openings at Laikipia University

REF: LU/AD/1/10/2022

Reports: The holder will report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs).

Academic and Professional Requirements

Applicants shall:

• Hold a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from a university recognised in Kenya;
• Be an active member of at least one recognized professional body;
• Attendance of a Senior Management or other professional course lasting more than four weeks will be an added advantage;
• Be computer literate with demonstrable practical experience;
• Have proven qualities of leadership, coordination and organization at senior management level; and
• Have knowledge and experience in the formulation and provision of guidelines on administration, planning, management of University services and academic matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Registrar (Academic Affairs) shall:

• Co-ordinate, enrol and register students;
• Develop, maintain and secure student records;
• Supervise the process of issuance of certificates and final transcripts;
• Co-ordinate academic planning including use of classrooms and other academic facilities
• Co-ordinate administration of student academic affairs;
• Be in charge of interpretation and enforcement of academic policies and regulations;
• Advise the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs) on formulation and evaluation of academic programmes, policies and procedures;
• Be the Secretary to the Senate, the Deans’ Committee and the Deputy Vice- Chancellor, Academic, Research and Student Affairs’ Student Disciplinary Committee;
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on academic affairs, relevant statutory requirements and overall status of the Department to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs);
• Undertake such other responsibilities as shall be assigned or delegated by theDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs)

Experience

• Have at least six (6) years’ experience in the administration of a university or in the public sector, three (3) of which should be as a Deputy Registrar (Grade 14) or an equivalent position.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Successful candidate for the position shall hold office for a contract term of five (5) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment upon satisfactory performance

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 REF: LU/AD/2/10/2022

Reports: As the head of Internal Audit, the holder shall report operationally to the Audit, Governance and Risk Management Committee of the Council and administratively to the Vice Chancellor. Academic and Professional Requirements

Applicants shall:

• Hold Master’s Degree in relevant field;
• Hold Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance or Accounting);
• Hold CIA (K) or CPA (K) or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) final;
• Be an active member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya;
• Attendance of a Senior Management or other professional course lasting more than four weeks will be an added advantage
• Computer Literacy
• Exemplary work performance; and
• Demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organization at top management level.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Internal Auditor shall:

• Be in Charge of the Internal Audit Department;
• Be responsible for appraisal, summarization and discussion or Audit findings with relevant departments or sections;
• Be responsible for the preparation of audit reports for presentation to the University Management Board;
• Review and revise existing internal audit control systems;
• Develop audit techniques;
• Be responsible for all staff matters in the department;
• Carry out audit of transactions;
• Supervise assigned staff