Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) is a Chartered Private Christian Institution of higher learning which aims to contribute to the transformation of our society by providing high quality education that promotes excellence in scholarship, research and selfless service to the community.

Registrar, APD

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

PhD/Fellowship

Experience

12 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Administration / Facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Be the Secretary to the Management Board of the University.
• Undertake administrative planning and development functions.
• Develop policies for records, archiving, asset acquisition and disposal, housing accommodation, transport, maintenance and operations.
• Coordinate formulation of the university’s strategic plan, performance contract, and appraisal system.
• Coordinate the provision of health care services.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, cleaning, landscaping and construction activities.
• Provide oversight over management and maintenance of the University’s fleet management.
• Coordinate departmental budgeting, procurement plans and meetings to support efficient service delivery.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by other superior officers.

Requirements

ACADEMIC

• A PhD Degree in Management, Human Resource/Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

ETHICS

• Proven to be a person of high integrity.

EXPERIENCE

• Worked for at least twelve (12) years in a university or a large institution in the Public Sector.
• Served in the grade of Deputy Registrar or in a comparable and relevant position for at least eight (8) years.
• Worked closely with the Deans and Directors and the Management Board on matters of staff development, training, academic and research programmes.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Been able to supervise and oversee the provision of administrative services.

KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough knowledge of the University Act, and other regulations related to academic administrative and financial matters of the University.
• Been familiar with the formulation and provision of guidelines on planning, management of university services and academic programmes.

PROFESSIONAL

• Registered with recognized professional body (where applicable).

PUBLICATION

• Demonstrated evidence of administrative and academic leadership through scholarly publications.

• Be the Secretary to the Management Board of the University.
• Undertake administrative planning and development functions.
• Develop policies for records, archiving, asset acquisition and disposal, housing accommodation, transport, maintenance and operations.
• Coordinate formulation of the university’s strategic plan, performance contract, and appraisal system.
• Coordinate the provision of health care services.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, cleaning, landscaping and construction activities.
• Provide oversight over management and maintenance of the University’s fleet management.
• Coordinate departmental budgeting, procurement plans and meetings to support efficient service delivery.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by other superior officers.

• Administrative planning
• Policy development
• Strategic planning
• Performance management
• Health care coordination
• Fleet management
• Budgeting
• Procurement
• Supervision
• Academic administration
• Scholarly publications

• PhD Degree in Management, Human Resource/Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proven to be a person of high integrity.
• At least twelve (12) years of experience in a university or a large institution in the Public Sector.
• Served in the grade of Deputy Registrar or in a comparable and relevant position for at least eight (8) years.
• Worked closely with Deans and Directors and the Management Board on matters of staff development, training, academic and research programmes.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Ability to supervise and oversee the provision of administrative services.
• Thorough knowledge of the University Act, and other regulations related to academic administrative and financial matters of the University.
• Familiarity with the formulation and provision of guidelines on planning, management of university services and academic programmes.
• Registered with a recognized professional body (where applicable).
• Demonstrated evidence of administrative and academic leadership through scholarly publications.