Vice Chancellor Job Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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Qualifications

• be a full Professor with an earned PhD from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have had fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university, Principal of a Constituent College;
• or have a track record of distinguished service in government, private sector and/or a top-notch global university;
• have undergone extensive senior management training, including a leadership Course
• lasting not less than four (4) weeks cumulatively;
• have supervised and mentored students in Masters and PhD programmes;
• have published in peer-reviewed journals, and university level books/book chapters;
• have demonstrable experience in networking, fund raising and resource mobilization;
• possess sound knowledge of structural, legislative and regulatory framework for managing a university;
• have proven knowledge and experience in the application of ICT in teaching and learning in a university;
• possess an understanding of national policies and strategies governing university
• financing, education and training in Kenya; and
• meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya

Core Competences

• The following skills and core competencies will be required:
• negotiation skills;
• emotional Intelligence, communication and team building skills;
• strategic thought process and organization of complex, multi-layered and multicultural university;
• digitalization and artificial intelligence awareness;
• creativity and innovativeness;
• customer/citizen and stakeholders focus and sensitivity;
• continuous learning, research and community service;
• effective time management; and deep understanding of corporate and good governance

Duties and Responsibilities

• leading the implementation of the 8-point Transformation Strategy 2025-2026 for the university as approved by the Government of Kenya in December, 2024;
• having the overall mandate over the management and administration of the university at both administrative and academic levels with the overall accountability and responsibility to the university council for the direction, organization and administration of the programmes;
• being the accounting officer, an ex-officio member of the university council, chairperson of the senate and the university management board; and
• being responsible for the general conduct and discipline of staff and students to ensure conducive atmosphere for teaching, research and community service.

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How To Apply

The names of shortlisted candidates shall be published on the Commission’s website;
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:

• National Identity Card;
• Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies and associations;
• Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately to the address below.

Candidates should submit manual (hard copy) applications;

• All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;
• The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership of professional association, linkages and community service, email address and telephone contacts;
• Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
• “Application for the position of Vice Chancellor – University of Nairobi’’
• OR
• “Application for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs)- University of Nairobi’’ and delivered to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
Commission House
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI.
All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 11th February, 2025 latest by 5.00 p. m (East African Time)

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