Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Ndejje University (NDU), a chartered, privately owned, Christian educational institution established in 1992, is owned by six Dioceses of the Church of Uganda (Anglican) in the Central Region of Uganda that are incorporated as Ndejje University Foundation Consortium. NDU is committed to providing Christian based high quality and innovative teaching, research and outreach services. Ndejje University is seeking to recruit a competent, highly motivated, innovative, visionary and committed individual to fill the position of Director Quality Assurance. This is a senior position within the University’s Management structure responsible for providing leadership and overseeing strategic direction and viability of the Directorate of Quality Assurance. The Director shall report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor and hold office for a term of five (5) years that may be renewed subject to conduct and performance.

Qualifications:
• A PhD from a recognized institution of higher learning;
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Management;
• Eight (8) years proven working experience in the field of Quality Assurance in a recognized institution of higher learning, at least three (3) of which should be in a senior management position;
• A lecturer for five (5) years in a recognised institution of higher learning (an added advantage);
• An excellent track record of professionalism and high integrity;
• Subscribe to the Core Values and Philosophy of the University;
• Not less than 45 years of age.

Experience and Key Competencies:
• Knowledge and understanding of national laws and policies in higher education;
• Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance in Higher Education;
• Knowledge of International Standards Organisations (ISO) is desirable;
• Experience in Quality Rating and Assessment;
• Demonstrated ability to advise the Management Team in Quality Strategy Development;
• Demonstrable visionary leadership, resourcefulness and commitment to the holistic growth and development of the University; 7. Proficient in the use of ICT;
• A minimum of two (2) publications in national/international journals or text books (an added advantage);
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Head of the Directorate of Quality Assurance in the University;
• Provide leadership for Quality Assurance and Good Practice at the University;
• Lead the formulation and implementation of the University’s Quality Assurance Policies and Practices;
• Lead the development and oversee the implementation of University-wide Quality Assurance initiatives;
• Lead the identification, development and promotion of the University’s Quality Assurance protocols & mechanisms;
• Establish quality and reliable standards of all University programmes and activities and develop an effective monitoring system and procedures that incorporate set standards;
• Oversee the quality and performance of all staff through set parameters;
• Prepare Quality Assurance reports to the Management Team on a monthly basis;
• Supervise and appraise the performance of staff of the Directorate.
• Represent the University on all Quality Assurance seminars and workshops for higher education institutions;
• Organise seminars, workshops from time to time on Quality Assurance in the University;
• Perform any other official duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Deputy Vice Chancellor.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Submit an application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae & names and contacts of three references (one of whom must be a religious leader).
Attach copies of certified academic and professional certificates and transcripts and valid National Identity Card.
Attach any other relevant documents to support the application.
Please Note: Applications sent online should have all the attachments as ONE (1) PDF document otherwise they will not be considered. The subject of the email should clearly state the name of the applicant and the position applied for.

Hand delivered applications should be sealed in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope addressed and delivered to:-
The Human Resource Officer
Ndejje University
Main Campus – Luweero District
P.O. Box 7088, Kampala, Uganda
OR
Email: hr-search@ndejjeuniversity.ac.ug 
Deadline: 25th August at 5:00 p.m.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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