Machakos University College
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(A Constituent College of Kenyatta
University)
University)
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Principal and Deputy Principals
Principal and Deputy Principals
Machakos University College was established
through legal order No. 130 of 2011.
through legal order No. 130 of 2011.
The College wishes to fill the following
positions:
positions:
1. Principal
The successful candidate will be expected to
meet the following requirements:
meet the following requirements:
Requirements
Applicants must have an earned PhD and be
Professors/Associate Professors.
Professors/Associate Professors.
They should have at least ten (10) years of
academic research and administrative experience at senior level and possess
demonstrated capacity for leadership in an academic environment.
academic research and administrative experience at senior level and possess
demonstrated capacity for leadership in an academic environment.
They must have held senior administrative posts
such as Chairs of departments, Dean/ Director of a Faculty, School, or
Institute in a recognized university.
such as Chairs of departments, Dean/ Director of a Faculty, School, or
Institute in a recognized university.
In addition, candidates are expected to be
familiar with national, regional and global trends in higher education and
demonstrate potential to plan, develop and implement academic programmes,
institutional linkages and managerial ability.
familiar with national, regional and global trends in higher education and
demonstrate potential to plan, develop and implement academic programmes,
institutional linkages and managerial ability.
Successful applicants are expected to have
excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, highest
ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, highest
ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
Applicants should have been actively involved in
research as evidenced by publications.
research as evidenced by publications.
Experience in networking, fundraising and
resource mobilization will be an added advantage.
resource mobilization will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
As the Chief Executive of the University College
the successful candidate will:
the successful candidate will:
- Be the
academic and administrative head of the University College - Have
overall responsibility on the direction, organization, administration and
programmes of the university College - Coordinate
development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies
of the University College - Maintain
efficiency and good order of the University College and ensure proper
enforcement of the statutes and regulations - Provide
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning and
development
Terms
and Conditions of Service
and Conditions of Service
- Successful
candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including
house allowance and benefits applicable to the Principal of a Constituent
University College of a public University in Kenya - Employment
will be on a five (5) year contract renewable once depending on performance.
2.
Deputy Principal (Academic and Student Affairs)
Deputy Principal (Academic and Student Affairs)
Duties and responsibilities
The Deputy Principal (Academic and Student
Affairs) will be one of the principal assistants to the University College
Principal and will be the head of Academic and Student Affairs Division, whose
primary functions include: development and preparation of academic programmes,
courses, syllabi and regulations; co-ordination of examinations, admissions,
registration of students, and general student campus life.
Affairs) will be one of the principal assistants to the University College
Principal and will be the head of Academic and Student Affairs Division, whose
primary functions include: development and preparation of academic programmes,
courses, syllabi and regulations; co-ordination of examinations, admissions,
registration of students, and general student campus life.
The successful candidate shall be responsible
for ensuring that the academic departments operate effectively and efficiently
in line with the Vision and Mission of the University College.
for ensuring that the academic departments operate effectively and efficiently
in line with the Vision and Mission of the University College.
Under the direction of the Principal, the Deputy
Principal (Academic and Student Affairs) will ensure that the academic
programmes evolve into pillars of excellence.
Principal (Academic and Student Affairs) will ensure that the academic
programmes evolve into pillars of excellence.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should:-
- Be
Professors or Associate Professors who have at least seven (7) years
experience in senior management positions with a recognized scholarship
record as evidenced by refereed journal publications, project grants and
awards that have been attracted to date - Demonstrate
competence in administrative and academic leadership in an
academic/research environment - Demonstrate
evidence of outstanding ability to communicate effectively and good
interpersonal skills - Show
good understanding and commitment to the University coupled with a passion
for the promotion of learning, excellence in teaching, research and
innovation with the highest ethical standards, integrity and
professionalism - Have
skills, capacity and determination to initiate and facilitate the
development of relevant and quality society driven academic programmes - Have
skills, capacity and determination to initiate and sustain linkages and
networks for the promotion of scholarship - Have
proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in
a university setting - Have a
good understanding of the national policies and strategies governing
university education and training - Have a
broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of
higher education in Kenya
Terms
and Conditions of Service
and Conditions of Service
- The
successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in
accordance with the terms and conditions of service of Machakos University
College. - Employment
will be on a five (5) year contract renewable once depending on
performance.
3.
Deputy Principal (Administration and Finance)
Deputy Principal (Administration and Finance)
The Deputy Principal (Administration and
Finance) will be one of the principal assistants to the University College
Principal and will be the head of Administration and Finance Division whose
primary function will include the development and implementation of sound
financial and administrative policies and strategies in order to realize the
Strategic Objectives of the College.
Finance) will be one of the principal assistants to the University College
Principal and will be the head of Administration and Finance Division whose
primary function will include the development and implementation of sound
financial and administrative policies and strategies in order to realize the
Strategic Objectives of the College.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should:-
- Be
Professors or Associate Professors with at least seven (7) years
experience in senior management positions - Demonstrate
outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced
by refereed journal publications, as well as project grants and awards - Demonstrate
competence in administrative, financial and academic leadership in an
academic/research environment - Have a
track record of successful change management - Show
outstanding ability to communicate effectively and possess good
interpersonal skills - Have a
good understanding of Government financial, human resource and procurement
policies; and demonstrate a clear understanding of policies and strategies
governing university education and training in Kenya. - Demonstrate
a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of
higher education in Kenya. - Be of
high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
Terms
and Conditions of Service
and Conditions of Service
- The
successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in
accordance with the terms and conditions of service of Machakos University
College. - Employment
will be on a five (5) year contract renewable once depending on
performance.
How
to apply
to apply
Candidates who satisfy the requirements stated
above should forward ten copies of their applications to the Machakos
University College Council Chairman by 5th February 2013.
above should forward ten copies of their applications to the Machakos
University College Council Chairman by 5th February 2013.
The applicants should include an updated
curriculum vitae, details of current remuneration, copies of academic and
professional certificates as well as testimonials.
curriculum vitae, details of current remuneration, copies of academic and
professional certificates as well as testimonials.
The candidates are advised to request their
respective referees (not less than three) to submit confidential letters of
reference by the same deadline to:-
respective referees (not less than three) to submit confidential letters of
reference by the same deadline to:-
The Chairman
Machakos University College Council
P O Box 136 – 90100
Machakos
Machakos University College Council
P O Box 136 – 90100
Machakos
