Vacancy title:
Vice Chancellor.

Jobs at:
Muteesa I Royal University (MRU)

Deadline of this Job:
Closing date is 30 days from the date of advertisement

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Background
Muteesa I Royal University (MRU) is a private University that was accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) in 2007. MRU's Main Campus is situated in Kirumba, Masaka, with another campus at Kakeeka- Mengo.

Our Vision: Total commitment to optimum and integrated realization of individuals’ intellectual, moral and productive Capacity. Our Mission: To provide an effective and efficient setting for the development of intellectually dynamic individuals, principled and resourceful professionals and practitioners.

To fulfill its vision and mission, MRU is seeking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and committed candidates to fill the positions of the Vice Chancellor and Chief Internal Auditor.

1. Vice chancellor.
Reports to: University Governing council
Duty station ': Kirumba Masaka main-campus of MRU
Role definition: To initiate. Develop and implement strategies; policies, and procedures for implementing of innovations in teaching, _learning _and research, quality enhancement and assurance of the academic programs; and Improving students’ learning experiences in line with the University Strategic Plan

Roles of the Vice Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor shall:

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

Eligibility Criteria:
The Candidate should have the following;

• A PhD from a recognized Academic institution.
  
• Should be at least 40 and not more than 60 years of age at the time of Application.
  
• Must have a proven track record of Academic management including Supervision of Graduate students and Research.
  
• At least 5 years of teaching experience at the rank of Associate Professor Or equivalent in a reputable Institution with excellent track record of Research of at least 5 peer reviewed Publications in internationally Recognized Journals.
  
• At least l0years working experience at Senior Management position, 4 of Which MUST have been served at the minimum level of Principal of a College/ Faculty or a University equivalent in a reputable public or private Institution with excellent track record in management, Leadership and Building winning teams.
  
• High level of integrity, be a team player with excellent public relations and Communication skills.
  
• Proven/demonstrated high level of experience in Networking, resource Mobilization and preparation of grant winning proposals. He/she should Have knowledge and proven experience in engaging with National and International Development partners.
  
• Proven experience in national, regional or international policy Development in higher education.
  
• Thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory Framework for management of higher education in Uganda.
  
• Proven knowledge of public financial management and strategic planning. Remuneration

An attractive package and other benefits in accordance with the University
Terms of Service.

Tenure of Appointment
The appointment shall be for a contract of five (5) years renewable once,
Subject to satisfactory performance.

Job application procedure
For details regarding the mode of application, refer to our Website on date of the advert.

www.mru.ac.ug and www.Buganda.or.ug Closing date is 30 days from 19th March 2018