Vacancy title:
Vice Chancellor

Jobs at:
Kyambogo University

Deadline of this Job:
not later than Friday 3rd February 2017 at 04.00 pm East African time.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Kyambogo University is a public university, established in 2003 following the merger of the former institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo [lTEK], Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo [UPK], and Uganda National Institute for Special Education (UNISE). The University Campus is located on Kyambogo Hill in the capital city, Kampala. Kyambogo University is the second largest university in Uganda with more than 20,000 students.

Kyambogo University is a unique institution which has adopted an integrated approach to education, focusing on vocationalising education at all levels. The University has embraced the fields of science and technology, humanities, business management and entrepreneurship, education and teacher development as well as special needs education.

To achieve its mission and strategic goals, Kyambogo University seeks to fill the position of Vice Chancellor. Please visit www.kyu.ac.ug to download the complete job advert.

JOB TITLE: VICE CHANCELLOR
SALARY SCALE: M1
RESPONSIBLE TO: UNIVERSITY COUNCIL

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Direct supervision:

• Deputy Vice Chancellor [Academic Affairs]
  
• Deputy Vice Chancellor [Finance & Administration]
  
• University Secretary
  
• Chief Internals Auditor
  
• Head of Public Relations & Marketing
  
• University Librarian
  
• Deans of Students
  
• Academic Registrar Indirect supervision=
  
• Deans of Faculty
  
• Director of Planning & Development
  
• Director Human Resources
  
• University Bursar

GENERAL
The successful candidate will be an innovative, visionary leader with the capacity to build a dynamic management team. In particular the Vice Chancellor will be a widely knowledgeable individual about the national, regional and international status and trends of § higher education, with capacity to execute a strategic change program that will ensure sustained success of the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
In accordance with Section 31 of the 3 Universities and Other Tertiary: Institutions Act, the Vice Chancellor: shall:

• Be responsible for the academic, administrative and financial affairs of the University; and
  
• In the absence of the Chancellor, preside: at ceremonial assemblies of the; University and confer degrees and other: academic titles and distinctions of the: University.
  
  

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The Successful Candidate should:

• Be a Full Professor or Associate: Professor and a holder of an earned PhD 1 or Doctorate degree from a University; recognized by the National Council for: Higher Education:
  
• Have at least eight [SI years working 1 experience at senior management; position, four [4] of which must have been served at the minimum level of ; Dean of Faculty or its equivalent in a reputable University/Institution; For avoidance of doubt, senior ; management position starts from the level of Dean of Faculty or its equivalent.
  
• Have commitment to and substantial experience in networking, fundraising/resource mobilization and participation in development activities, nationally, regionally and internationally;
  
• Have proven experience in playing a leading part in national or international policy making in higher education; 5
  
• Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative, and regulatory§ framework for management of higher education in Uganda;
  
• Have proven management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management;
  
• Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs including supervising and mentoring masters and PhD students;
  
• Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed 3 journals and/ or monographs and books;
  
• Should be between 45 and 70 years of E age at the time of application. 1

APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001, [as 5 amended 2003, 2006], the Vice Chancellor shall be appointed on contract for five years and shall be eligible for one more term of five years.

REAPPOINTMENT
Re-appointment for the second five-year; term of office shall be in accordance with Section 31 of the Act and subject to performance appraisal done by the University Council.

REMUNERATION
An attractive remuneration package§ shall be paid in accordance with the University Terms and Conditions of Service.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Upon acceptance of the job offer the successful candidate will be required to sign a contract of employment with the University Council of Kyambogo University setting out the terms and conditions of employment.

PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS AND
TARGETS
The Vice Chancellor shall sign an annual performance agreement stipulating his or her performance outputs and targets.

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

• In July of each financial year, the University Council shall undertake a review of the Vice Chancellor's performance which will cover the following:
  
• The Vice Chancellor's progress towards the University's strategic objectives, performance outputs and targets as determined by the University Council.
  
• The University's performance in terms of the quality indicators set by the National Council for Higher Education and/or the Minister responsible for Education.
  
• Any compliance directives issued by statutory authorities
  
• Other relevant matters determined by the University Council.
  
• The review process will also establish measurable short-term and long-term performance targets for the Vice Chancellor as may be determined by the University Council.

Job application procedure

• Please visit the University Website for the complete job advert www.kyu.ac.ug/jobs
  
• Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit six [6] copies of their applications together with the following:
  
• A Detailed and up-to—date Curriculum Vitae.
• A written statement of interest not exceeding 1000 words about the candidate's vision for a Kyambogo University in the 21st Century. -Names and addresses of three referees who should he advised to send reference letters direct to the Director Human Resources under confidential cover.
  
• Certified copies of the candidate's academic transcripts and certificates.
  
• Copies of the candidate's birth certificate or copies of relevant pages of the passport indicating the candidate's date of birth.
  
• Sealed applications marked CONFIDENTIAL: POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR on the top right-hand corner of the envelope must be forwarded or delivered to reach the Director Human Resources on the address indicated below, not later than Friday 3rd February 2017 at 04.00pm East African time.
  
• Applications should be addressed to:
  THE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY SECOND FLOOR, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING P. O. BOX 1, KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA UGANDA
• Electronic applications may be submitted by email to: searchkyu.ac.ug not later than Friday 3rd February 2017 at 04.00 pm East African time.
  
• For more information please visit our website www.kyu.ac.ug email us on searchfB@kyu.ac.ug call Telephone Number +256 414 286 452 during office hours.
  - Those who applied in the last advert should not apply again as we already have their details.