Kenyatta University Career Opportunities

The Deputy Vice – Chancellor shall be expected to be innovative and visionary with the ability to play a leading role in the management of Finance among other responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience:

Be at least an Associate Professor with an earned Ph. D degree from a recognized university

Must have at least five (5) years experience ¡n a senior academic or management position

Must have served as Chairperson of a Department, Dean of School, Principal of a College or Director of a Centre

Have a good internationally recognized record of scholarship

Have experience, knowledge and skills in academic, administrative and financial management preferably from an institution of higher learning

Have capacity to promote learning, teaching and research in a university

Have knowledge and skills in designing and implementing financial and physical projects

Be of the highest ethical standards and professionalism Duties and Responsibilities:

Provision of sound administration of University finances

Planning and Development of the University facilities

Maintenance of university facilities

Promotion of good management in Catering and Accommodation services

Follow up of strategic and vision plan

Any other duties as may be delegated by the Vice-Chancellor Terms and Conditions of Service:
The terms and conditions for the post of Deputy Vice—Chancellor are on a five (5) year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and have a competitive remuneration package which includes basic salary, generous house allowance, non — contributory medical cover as per the university scheme, leave allowance and official transport.
The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants are requested to ask their referees to send written recommendations directly to the Vice-Chancellor.
The applicants should give the referees a copy of the advertisement for information and reference.
The applicants and referees should write to:
Vice Chancellor

or
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi Kenya

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than Friday, 13th September 2013
Those who have already applied need not reapply.
Enquiries The advertisement can also be found on our website: www.ku.ac.ke
Female Professors are encouraged to apply
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.