Jobs at:
Kyambogo University

Vacancy title:
Vice Chancellor

Deadline of this Job:
not later than Wednesday, 21st December 2016 at 04.00pm East African time.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR (Re-advertised)
Kyambogo University is a public university, established in 2003 following the merger of the former Institute ofTeacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK), Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK), and Uganda National Institute for Special Education (UNlSE).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 on-campus students, about 39,000 off-campus and other affiliations. Kyambogo University is a unique institution which has adopted an integrated approach to education, focusing on vocational sing 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/[obs to download the complete job advert.
Job Title: Vice Chancellor
Salary scale: MI
Responsible to: University Council

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Direct Supervision

• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration)
• University Secretary
• Chief Internal Auditor
• Head of Public Relations & Marketing
• University Librarian
• Dean 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. ln 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 programme that will ensure sustained success of the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• In accordance with Section 3| of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act the Vice Chancellor shall:
• Be responsible for the academic, administrative and financial affairs of the University", and
• ln 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 or Doctorate degree from a University recognized by the National Council for Higher Education;
• Have at least eight (8) years working 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 mobilisation 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;
• 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 programmes including supervising and mentoring masters and PhD students;
• Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals and/ or monographs and books;
• Should be between 45 and 70 years of age at the time of application.

APPOINTMENT
ln accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 200i, (as 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 ln accordance with Section 3| 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 die 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.
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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are-invited to submit six (6) copies of their applications together with the following:
• Please visit the University Website for the complete job advert www.kyu.ac.ug/jobs
• A Detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• A written statement of interest not exceeding l000 words about the candidate's vision for a Kyambogo University in the 21st Century.
• Names and addresses of three referees who should be 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 time Director ‘Human Resources on the address indicated below, not later than Wednesday 21st December 20l6 at 04.00pm East African time. Applications should be addressed to:
Secretary Vice Chancellor Search Committee Kyambogo University
Second Floor Administration Building
P.O BOX 1
Kyambogo, Kampala Uganda

Electronic applications may be submitted by email to: search@kyu.ac.ug  not later than Wednesday, 21st December 2016 at 04.00pm East African time.
For more information please visit our website www.kyu.ac.ug  OR email us on search@kyu.ac.ug  OR call Telephone Numbe 0414 286 452 during office hours.