Makerere University Councilinvites applications from suitably qualified
persons to take up one of the two positions of First Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Academic Affairs) and Second Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and
Administration).
Applicants should be citizens of Uganda aged between 40 — 60 years at the time of application.
Makerere University is currently governed by the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended).
The University with the main campus located on Makerere Hill,
has other campuses in Jinja and Fort Portal towns and several affiliated institutions.
Its enrolment currently stands at 47,000 students in 245
Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes in the Sciences and
Humanities disciplines.
First Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Academic Affairs)
Role:
The First Deputy Vice Chancellor shall:
- Assist the Vice
chancellor in the performance of his or her functions and in that regard
be responsible for the Academic Affairs of the University;
- In absence of
the Vice Chancellor perform the functions of the Vice Chancellor;
- Perform such
other functions that may be delegated to him or her by the Vice Chancellor
or assigned by the University Council.
Qualifications and Attributes of the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Academic Affairs):
The desirable applicants should have a PhD/Academic Doctorate or
Masters ¡n clinical disciplines and be at least at the level of Associate
Professor.
Details of the required academic and administrative competencies
can be accessed from the Makerere University Website:www.jobs.mak.ac.ug.
Remuneration:
An attractive package including housing, chauffeur driven car and medical care for self and the immediate family in accordance with the University Terms of Service.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be for (5) five years contract renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
Second Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Finance and Administration)
Role:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration) shall:
- Assist the Vice
Chancellor in the performance of his or her functions and in that regard
oversee the finances and administration of the University;
- Be responsible
for the planning and development of the University;
- Perform such
other functions that may be delegated to him or her by the Vice Chancellor
or assigned by the University Council.
Qualifications & Attributes of the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Finance & Administration):
The desirable applicants should have a PhD/Academic Doctorate at
least at the level of Associate Professor or should currently be in a position
two levels below the policy making organ in a reputable organisation.
Possession of an MBA will be an added advantage.
Details of the required academic and administrative competencies
can be accessed from the Makerere University Website:www.jobs.mak.ac.uci.
Remuneration:
An attractive package including housing, chauffeur driven car and medical care for self and the immediate family in accordance with the University Terms of Service.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be for (5) five years contract renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
Method of Application to First Deputy Vice Chancellor(Academic Affairs),Second Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance And Administration)
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications together with the following:
- A letter of
motivation;
- Detailed and
updated curriculum vitae signed and dated by the candidate;
- A written
statement of interest not exceeding I 000 words about the candidate’s
vision for a competitive university in the 21st Century;
- Names and
addresses of three (3) referees who should forward their reports directly
to the Academic Registrar, Makerere University under Confidential Cover by
5.00 p.m. Friday 29th, June 2012. Referees should attest the candidate’s
high academic credentials, managerial and financial capacity and integrity;
- Certified copies
of academic transcripts and certificates; and
- Certified copies
of applicants birth certificates or relevant pages of their Passports.
Sealed application should be forwarded under confidential cover
and reach the Office of the Academic Registrar not later than Friday 29th June
2012 at 5.00 p.m. East African time.
The envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for Position of the First Deputy Vice Chancellor or the Second Deputy vice Chancellor”
Applicants should only apply for ONE position.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Academic Registrar
Makerere University,
P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Or E-Mail: searchacadreg.mak.ac.ug
(For Applications Only)
Or hand-delivered at the 6th Floor Room 603, Senate Building, Makerere University.
For inquiries: Contact Landline Telephone number:
+ 256-414-534343/530231-2
