Vice-Chancellor at Pwani University Full Time

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• be a holder of an earned PhD from a reputable university and be at the level of a full Professor;
• have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience in a senior leadership role in an academic institution or research organization;
• should have served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a Principal of a Constituent University College or as a Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university, or in other similar institutions at comparable levels;
• should have published in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals in their areas of specialization;
• have some understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning and vision 2030, human resource management, procurement and asset disposal legal requirements;
• have excellent understanding of the current trends in university education and training in Kenya and globally and a broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education in Kenya;
• be a leader with potential to plan, develop and implement academic programs and develop strategic institutional linkages;
• must demonstrate effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills, as well as strategic, logical, sound decision making ability;
• have an understanding of the importance of networking, fundraising and resource mobilization in the development of the university; and
• be of the highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism, teamwork and good stewardship and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Vice Chancellor will be the Chief Executive Officer of the University and will be responsible for implementation of the Council’s resolutions. His/her duties and

Responsibilities will include:-

• providing strategic direction and leadership to the University and represent the University nationally, regionally and internationally;
• having overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the administration of programs of the university;
• coordinating the development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the university in accordance with the university’s master plan and the strategic plan;
• being the academic and administrative head of the university;
• maintaining efficiency and harmony of the university and ensuring enforcement of the statutes and regulations;
• providing innovative and creative leadership in the areas of academics, finance, planning and development, general administration, research and partnerships; and
• playing a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with government/regulatory agencies and other local/international institutions of higher learning.