Kenya
Highlands Evangelical University is a fully chartered university offering
degree, diploma, and certificate programs in the areas of business, theology,
education, and computer science, among other academic disciplines.
As a Christian university, KHEU strives to train a generation of leaders who are equipped for God's service.
As a Christian university, KHEU strives to train a generation of leaders who are equipped for God's service.
Vice-Chancellor
Overall, the Vice-Chancellor drives the strategic mission of the University and is responsible to the University Council for management of the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor will ensure growth and development of the University in a direction that poises the institution for a strategic position in the future of private Christian university education in Kenya.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
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A minimum of senior lecturer level at a recognized university,
with an earned Ph.D.
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At least five years of experience in senior academic and
management positions.
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A highly developed understanding of current and emerging issues
in Higher Education.
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Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service to
community and profession.
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A well-developed understanding of partnerships and evidence of
successful linkages with local and international partners.
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A track record of personal excellence in leadership, management,
communication, and public relations.
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Highest Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas
of personal, social and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Ensuring that the University operates within its vision, mission
and Christian context.
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In charge of overall management of the University and its
facilities, services, resources, security, staff and students.
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Recruit and build a dynamic and highly motivated academic staff
and management team.
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Play a prominent and sustained role in fund raising, including
direct solicitations from donors and partners to expand the University's
resource base, operating funds, development projects, endowments, research
grants and contracts.
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Ensure proper and accountable financial and human resource
management.
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Initiate, develop and oversee linkages with other institutions
of higher learning, both local and international for academic and research
purposes.
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Represent the University and maintain and promote the academic
standing and general image of the University.
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Recommend to the University Council necessary or desirable
changes in policies, procedures and operations.
General Terms and Conditions:
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Five-year performance-based contract, renewable by mutual
consent, with a gratuity at end of contract.
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Competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
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Provision of official car.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor is responsible for administration regarding areas of financial affairs, academic affairs, and general University development strategies.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor is responsible for administration regarding areas of financial affairs, academic affairs, and general University development strategies.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
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A minimum of senior lecturer level at a recognized university
with an earned Ph.D.
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At least three years of experience in senior academic and
management positions
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Demonstrated understanding and commitment to scholarship.
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Demonstrated evidence of successful experience in academic
planning, program development and assessment and management of academic staff
preferably at the level of school dean or principal of a university college.
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Ability to direct, motivate and inspire staff.
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Strong financial management, operations and logistic skills.
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Demonstrated leadership in information technology systems.
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Highest Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas
of personal, social and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Advise the Management Board and University Council on financial
matters of the University.
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Establish and maintain an effective budgetary planning and
control processes.
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Oversee formulation and implementation of appropriate human
resource policies, procedures and systems to attract and retain qualified and
experienced personnel.
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Oversee the development, deployment and support on information
technology throughout the University with due consideration to all management,
student, academic, and administrative needs.
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Oversee the general maintenance of University facilities,
including buildings, motor vehicles, and grounds.
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Overall supervision of academic programs, including academic
planning and curriculum development.
General Terms and Conditions:
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Five-year performance-based contract, renewable by mutual
consent, with a gratuity at the end of contract
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Competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
Registrar
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
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A Ph.D. holder with at least three years' work experience in
senior academic position, or Master's Degree with at least five years of
relevant management experience at senior level.
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Should have good IT and public relations skills.
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Should have a good understanding of education systems both local
and international.
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Ability to lead, guide and develop a professional team.
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Highest Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas
of personal, social and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Registrar will be responsible for supervision and leadership of several key areas of the institution, including:
The Registrar will be responsible for supervision and leadership of several key areas of the institution, including:
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Recruitment and admission of students.
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Coordination of academic programs.
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Development of new academic programs.
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Management of the academic calendar and University
examinations.
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Quality assurance and research.
General Terms and Conditions:
This post is a permanent and pensionable position with a competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
How to Apply:
Candidates should send their application with a detailed CV (including current / most recent post and salary), daytime telephone and e-mail contacts, and names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable of the candidate's competency.
All should be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00pm on Friday, 30th March 2012.
Any electronic submissions should be sent in PDF format.
The University Council Chairman
Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
P.O. Box 123 - 20200,
Kericho, Kenya
Email: council@kheu.ac.ke
This post is a permanent and pensionable position with a competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
How to Apply:
Candidates should send their application with a detailed CV (including current / most recent post and salary), daytime telephone and e-mail contacts, and names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable of the candidate's competency.
All should be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00pm on Friday, 30th March 2012.
Any electronic submissions should be sent in PDF format.
The University Council Chairman
Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
P.O. Box 123 - 20200,
Kericho, Kenya
Email: council@kheu.ac.ke
