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Our Vision “A values–driven citizen-centric public service” Our Mission “To ensure an efficcient, effective, ethical and inclusive public service for delivery of quality services to the citizenry” DECLARATION OF VACANCY – KIBABII UNIVERSITY Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35(1)(a) (v) of the Universities Act, 2012 amended through Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act No. 18 of 2018, the Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for appointment to the following position: The details of the post and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s website www.publicservice.go.ke

Responsibilities or duties

The Vice Chancellor shall report to the university council. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:-

• accounting and authorizing officer of the university;
• spearheading research and managing intellectual property in the university;
• having overall responsibility for policy formulation and implementation;
• having overall responsibility for academic affairs of the university;
• spearheading fund-raising for general development of the university;
• overseeing prudent management of finance and resource allocation in the university;
• overseeing development of the strategic Plan and general planning of the university;
• overseeing effective management of physical and human resource matters in the university;
• being responsible for overall management of Legal and Security matters in the university;
• safeguarding and promoting academic programmes of the university;
• promoting good governance in the university;
• being responsible for promotion of quality assurance and audit matters;
• being secretary to the Council;
• being the chair to the Management Board and Senate Committees as may be provided by the statute;
• promoting the corporate image of the university;
• overseeing the development and recommending to Council short-and longterm strategy, business plans, annual operating budgets, and establishing proper internal monitoring control systems and procedures;
• ensuring continuous improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by the university; and
• any other official duties and responsibilities as my be assigned by the Council or authorized government officers.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this position, a candidate must: -

• be a professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a university recognized and accredited in Kenya;
• have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant administrative, academic and research experience, three (3) of which must be at senior management level;
• have served successfully with demonstrable results as a substantive Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university, Principal of a constituent college or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;
• have a leadership training from a recognized and accredited institution;
• be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students;
• have proven track records of research and published widely in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
• demonstrable knowledge in structural, legislative and regulatory framework for managing a university;
• demonstrate proven knowledge and experience in the application of ICT in teaching and learning in a university;
• be knowledgeable of national laws and policies in education;
• have knowledge of strategic planning and performance management;
• have demonstrable experience in networking and fundraising and evidence of attracting research grants/funds;
• have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
• have an excellent understanding of the current trend in the higher education and training in Kenya and globally and legal requirements governing university Education;
• demonstrate an understanding of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education in Kenya;
• be a registered member of a professional association(s) in his/her profession where applicable, and be of good standing;
• demonstrate leadership and management capacity including knowledge of Public Financial Management Act, Public and Asset Disposal Act Strategic People Management;
• demonstrate an understanding of Government Plans, Vision 2030 and relevant legislations guiding higher education in Kenya; and
• demonstrate an understanding of leadership and integrity as well as compliance of the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Core Competencies

• visionary and result oriented leader;
• sensitive to and respect diversity to uphold positive national image;
• firm, fair, accountable and transparent in conduct of duty;
• demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and effective communication skills;
• ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• ability to initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research programmes and policies;
• creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the University;
• ability to exercise soft skills by detecting and dissipating tensions by negotiating, mediating and arbitrating disputes and conflicts; and
• ability to embrace information and technology in the efficient and effective management of a university.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Basic Salary: Ksh 454,820 - Ksh 604,825 pm House Allowance: Ksh 80,000 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

• accounting and authorizing officer of the university;
• spearheading research and managing intellectual property in the university;
• having overall responsibility for policy formulation and implementation;
• having overall responsibility for academic affairs of the university;
• spearheading fund-raising for general development of the university;
• overseeing prudent management of finance and resource allocation in the university;
• overseeing development of the strategic Plan and general planning of the university;
• overseeing effective management of physical and human resource matters in the university;
• being responsible for overall management of Legal and Security matters in the university;
• safeguarding and promoting academic programmes of the university;
• promoting good governance in the university;
• being responsible for promotion of quality assurance and audit matters;
• being secretary to the Council;
• being the chair to the Management Board and Senate Committees as may be provided by the statute;
• promoting the corporate image of the university;
• overseeing the development and recommending to Council short-and longterm strategy, business plans, annual operating budgets, and establishing proper internal monitoring control systems and procedures;
• ensuring continuous improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by the university; and
• any other official duties and responsibilities as my be assigned by the Council or authorized government officers.

• visionary and result oriented leader;
• sensitive to and respect diversity to uphold positive national image;
• firm, fair, accountable and transparent in conduct of duty;
• demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and effective communication skills;
• ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• ability to initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research programmes and policies;
• creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the University;
• ability to exercise soft skills by detecting and dissipating tensions by negotiating, mediating and arbitrating disputes and conflicts; and
• ability to embrace information and technology in the efficient and effective management of a university.

• be a professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a university recognized and accredited in Kenya;
• have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant administrative, academic and research experience, three (3) of which must be at senior management level;
• have served successfully with demonstrable results as a substantive Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university, Principal of a constituent college or leadership of comparable levels in other similar institutions;
• have a leadership training from a recognized and accredited institution;
• be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students;
• have proven track records of research and published widely in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
• demonstrable knowledge in structural, legislative and regulatory framework for managing a university;
• demonstrate proven knowledge and experience in the application of ICT in teaching and learning in a university;
• be knowledgeable of national laws and policies in education;
• have knowledge of strategic planning and performance management;
• have demonstrable experience in networking and fundraising and evidence of attracting research grants/funds;
• have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
• have an excellent understanding of the current trend in the higher education and training in Kenya and globally and legal requirements governing university Education;
• demonstrate an understanding of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher education in Kenya;
• be a registered member of a professional association(s) in his/her profession where applicable, and be of good standing;
• demonstrate leadership and management capacity including knowledge of Public Financial Management Act, Public and Asset Disposal Act Strategic People Management;
• demonstrate an understanding of Government Plans, Vision 2030 and relevant legislations guiding higher education in Kenya; and
• demonstrate an understanding of leadership and integrity as well as compliance of the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.