Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) Vice Chancellor Job in Kenya

Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) is a university that recognizes the need to create a centre of academic excellence in its teaching, learning and research, this knowledge and training attained will enable the women to innovatively contribute at the national, regional and international levels.
 

The University is seeking a mature, academically qualified, energetic and forward looking leader to take up the position ofVice Chancellor. 

The person appointed will head a team of both academic and administrative staff to steer its future growth and development.

Job Profile
 

Reporting to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees the successful candidate shall be responsible for:

• The implementation of the University’s Strategic and development plans.
• Be Chairperson to the University Senate and thus steer the development and implementation of academic programmes.
• Be Chairperson to the University Management Board thereby steer the administrative affairs of the University.
• Be Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Governing Council thus advising them on the development needs of the university including methods of resource mobilization, students and staff facilities and welfare, human resource mobilization and growth in student enrolment.
• Creation and maintenance of linkages with other institutions of higher learning and other bodies to ensure that the university is in tandem with both the academic world and the world of work.
• Strategically identify and implement fundraising projects in line with the objectives of the university
• Strengthen the Research and Innovation activities in line with best practice.
• Any other functions that will ensure the growth and development of the university and the university community.

Person Profile

• Associate Professor or Full Professor, or a holder of a Ph.D degree with at least 5-8 years of both senior academic and administrative experience in an institution of higher learning.
• Must have proven leadership and inter-personal skills.
• Must be knowledgeable ¡n strategic planning and management of a complex educational institution.
• Must be a person of high integrity, moral standing and high ethical standards.
• Must be ICT literate.

Send your application together with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and transcripts, citing your current remuneration package to the address below. 

You should also furnish names of three (3) referees with their contact addresses and telephone numbers. 

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the right candidate.

The Office of the Chancellor
Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology
P.O.Box 49274-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach us by Tuesday 25th March 2014