Pwani University Jobs. Registrar (Research & Extension)

University Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Pwani University, a Premier University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer.
The University’s Mission is to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge while sustaining excellence in teaching, learning and research by molding students to international standards and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research.
The University has the following employment opportunities:-
Registrar (Research and Extension) PU/ADV/1/9/13
Requirements An applicant must:
 Be a holder of PhD and be well published
 Have served in a senior administrative position in a university or research institution preferably at the level of a Deputy Registrar or equivalent for a continuous period of not less than three years.
 Demonstrate ability to comply with deadlines
 Have proven knowledge of fundraising and experience with donor funding requirements
 Be conversant with university, national, and international policies on research funding
 Be conversant with extension, linkages and collaboration
 Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
 Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism in compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Duties and Responsibilities The Registrar (Research and Extension) of the University will:
• Implement the coordination of the direction, organization and administration of research programmes in the University
• Implement the promotion and coordination of research, scientific publications, innovations, extension and technology transfer to the community
• Implement collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher learning and industry for academic research and innovation programmes
• Implement Coordination of workshops and seminars for outreach programmes on technology transfers
• Implement promotion of knowledge dissemination to meet the needs of the University and the community through publications and exhibitions
• Implement mobilization and solicitation of financial support for research and community extensions through fundraising and activities from industries, business companies and research organizations
• Be accountable to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Extension) for proper management of the Division of Research and Extension.
Terms & Conditions of Service
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines.
The appointments will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable for a further period of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance.
Applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae, (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, research leadership, publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional associations and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts. They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.
Applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the post should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 16th October, 2013.
The Vice-Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O. Box 195 – 80108
Kilifi.
Email: hr@pu.ac.ke
Women Candidates are encouraged to apply.
Pwani University is an equal opportunity and gender sensitive employer.
The positions will remain open until filled.