Qualifications and Experience

The applicant must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Holder of an earned PhD from a recognized University, and should be a Professor with exemplary performance record;
  
• At least 10 years of senior academic and administrative experience, with proven track record in management of educational Institutions at least as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a University, or in other similar institutions at comparable level. Experience as a Dean / Principal of a college is an added advantage;
  
• Demonstrated strategic leadership with successful outcomes;
  
• Proven leadership in research, innovation, and academic governance;
  
• Distinguished academic and research record having published extensively in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals and presented in international conferences;
  
• Proven experience in resource mobilization, financial management and institutional development;
  
• Demonstrated ability to network, fundraise, mobilize and attract resources, including research grants;
  
• A track record of leading transformation and delivering measurable results;
  
• A track record of strong ethical standards and commitment to good governance, with high moral character and integrity in accordance with chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on integrity and leadership.
  

• Providing strategic leadership aligned with the University’s vision, mission, and core values;
  
• Strengthening the quality and integrity of academic programs, teaching, research, innovation and student outcomes;
  
• Strengthening industry-driven quality programs, employability initiatives, and market responsive curriculum development;
  
• Securing financial sustainability through effective resource allocation, risk management, income growth, resource mobilization and efficient utilization of University assets;
  
• Leading human resource development, including recruitment, talent management and performance management;
  
• Promoting a student-centered culture that enhances welfare, safety, and overall learning experience;
  
• Leading organizational transformation to increase student enrolment, enhance efficiency, digital capability, and service delivery;
  
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with industry, government, donors, and international institutions;
  
• Upholding good governance, ethical leadership, and institutional accountability;
  
• Serving as the Secretary to the University Council and its Committees, Chairing the Management
  
• Board, Senate and any other University Committee as may be provided in the Statutes