Jobs at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Ref: KeMU/ADM/IAM/1/2/2022

Reporting functionally to the Audit, Risk, Governance and Sealing Committee of Council and administratively to the Vice Chancellor, the person shall be the head of Internal Audit function charged with the responsibility to provide independent objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve University operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To develop a flexible annual risk-based audit and work plan for review and approval.
• To facilitate the development and assess the effectiveness the university risk management framework.
• To maintain and develop a diverse professional audit team with sufficient knowledge, skills, and expertise.
• To develop a quality assurance program in compliance with IPPF framework.
• To evaluate, assess and advise on significant changes in the university functions, new services, operations, and control processes coincident with university growth.
• To regularly review the adequacy and effectiveness of control environment established to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely information relevant for decision making.
• To review all established university procedures and systems to recommend for improvements.
• To appraise the use of university resources regarding economy and efficiency.
• To conduct special audits including fraud investigation if any.
• Any other duties assigned by management and council.

Requirements for the Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, actuarial science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• A Master’s Degree in finance, accounting or an equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (K) or hold equivalent recognized professional qualification in Accounting and Finance.
• Qualification in CISA, CFE, CFIP, CRMA, or CRISC
• Membership of a relevant professional body that is recognized in Kenya.
• At least five (5) years of working experience in an institution of higher learning or equivalent organization with at least three (3) years in a senior management.

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Ref: KeMU/ADM/RAA/1/10 /2022

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & Students Affairs) the person will be responsible for Planning, developing and formulating all activities related to admissions, enrolment records, registration of students, examinations, processing of results and certification among others activities.

Job Description

• Oversee the smooth running of various sections in the Academic Division as stipulated in the statute to ensure programs and delivery is carried out as per the legal frame works.
• Formulation and provision of policy Guidelines on planning, development and management of academic programs.
• Planning, developing and formulating all activities related to admissions, enrolment records, registration of students, examinations, processing of results and certification;
• Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records, production and issuance of official academic transcripts and original certificates;
• Investigating, analysing, resolving and reviewing student disputes related to records, registration, examinations and certification;
• Declaring programmes and programme capacities for student placements and admissions;
• Preparing, publishing and implementing the academic calendar / semester schedules including the graduation date;
• Developing and managing the departmental budget and procurement plan;
• Coordinate performance contracting, Monitoring and Evaluation to ensure the University operates within set targets.
• Provide secretarial services to the Senate, Students Academic disciplinary committee and Deans Committees.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the University Authority from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants shall be holders of an earned Doctorate degree from a recognized University and have the status of at least a Senior Lecturer in a University.
• Must have at least Ten (10) years relevant work experience at a higher position in a University or an equivalent/institution of which Five (5) years
• MUST be in a management position either as a departmental Chairperson, Dean/Director.
• Proficiency in modern management techniques and be computer literate.
• Knowledge of national laws and policies in education
• Registered with recognized professional body (where applicable).
• Must provide evidence/documentation supporting knowledge of Management