Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, September 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Program Coordinator -Open Distance E-Learning

Salary Scale: M6.1
Responsible to: Academic Registrar
Ref. No. EXT AD/APP/14/08/02
No. of Posts: 01

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To coordinate and manage ODeL functions in the entire University.

KEY FUNCTIONS
• Initiate and run continuous staff and students training for effective delivery and management of ODeL programmes in all academic units in the University.
• Coordinate the development of programmes and course intended to build pedagogical capacity in the discipline of ODeL across the University.
• Coordinate the development of ODeL pedagogy and andragogy programmes.
• Carry out continuous capacity building for ODeL managers, administrators, Practioners, lecturers and study materials developers.
• Provide oversight support to academic units while developing/reviewing proposals and curricula for programmes to be offered through ODeL.
• Oversee the accreditation of new or revised curricula for programmes to be delivered through ODeL mode before approval.
• Provide oversight support in the development and production of technology mediated study materials for ODeL programmes.
• Accredit technology mediated study materials before use in ODeL delivered programmes and before approval on any new ODeL delivered programme.
• Provide oversight support in the implementation of curricula and student services for ODeL delivered programmes.
• Initiate innovations in ODeL programmes delivery across the University.
• Undertake research and publication in ODeL.
• Facilitate ODeL disciplinary subjects and courses across the university.
• Ensure that ODeL is appropriately represented on key planning organs of the University.
• Initiate networks, links and collaborations with organisations involved in ODeL.
• Carry out advocacy regarding ODeL at institutional and national levels.
• Manage ODeL staff, infrastructure and resources.
• Undertake appropriate planning of both short and long term for ODeL programme.
• On collaboration with DICT, provide educational technology support to all academic units.
• Sensitize all students in ODeL delivered programme about the ODeL mode of delivery.
• Fundraise for the development of ODeL.
• Initiate policies and regulations for the usage of MMU ODeL study materials and resources by third parties, in conformity with institutional regulations and national laws.

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
• Should have at least a Degree from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Should have at least three (3) years’ experience in rating and assessment gained from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• Should have good communication and people skills.
• Should have demonstrated an acceptable level of personal integrity in service.
• Should be computer literate.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Qualified candidates must submit Five Copies of each of the following: -
• Application letter
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified Copies of the relevant academic/professional transcripts and certificates
• Copy of a Valid National Identity Card
• Names and Addresses of three referees
• The physical address, telephone contact, and email address
• Any other relevant documentation to support the application

A hard copy of the application clearly indicating the position applied for and serial number on the top right corner of the envelope addressed and delivered to: -
The University Secretary
P. O. Box 837, Fort Portal Uganda
Fort-Portal Office Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Room 03 OR Kampala Office, Block C,
Ntinda Complex Office No: GF-13, Ntinda-Kampala
Tel: +256 483 660 390

The deadline for receiving the application is by 5:00 p.m. on Friday 23rd September 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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