Vice Chancellor at Karatina University Full Time

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• be a holder of an earned PhD degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• be at least an Associate Professor in a recognized university;
• have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience with scholarly record demonstrated by refereed journals, University level books as well as project grants and awards;
• have demonstrable leadership in an academic and /or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in the position of a Deputy ViceChancellor, Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College or
• leadership in other institutions of comparable levels and for a period of not less than five (5) years; have demonstrable knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for managing a university;
• have demonstrated ability to mobilize and solicit for funds including enhancing the revenue base of the university;
• have supervised and mentored students in Masters and PhD Degree Programmes;
• have demonstrated management capacity including experience in transformative and strategic leadership;
• be registered with, and be an active member of professional associations in the profession (Where applicable);
• fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution, 2010

Duties and Responsibilities

The Vice Chancellor shall report to the University Council. The Vice Chancellor shall also ensure reports are provided to all Regulatory and /or Overseeing Agencies in line with the compliance requirements of the applicable legislations. Duties and responsibilities of the Vice Chancellor are as set out in the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012 and they include:

• being the Chief Executive Officer of the University;
• being the academic and administrative head of the University;
• having the overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the university;
• providing strategic direction and leadership to the University and representing the University nationally, regionally and internationally;