Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for
the following vacant positions available in a dynamic private university:
1) Registrar Academic
As a Senior Officer of the university, the Academic Registrar
will contribute to (and lead where relevant) the development and implementation
of strategies, plans and organisational climate that will enable the university
to be successful and exceed the aspirations of its various external and
internal stakeholders.
The successful candidate shall perform duties such as:
- Provide
direction and leadership to the heads of academic departments
- Set and maintain
standards of service delivery in line with the university’s strategic
objectives
- Coordination of
recruitment, admission and registration of students
- Oversee the
administration of examination, graduation and certification
- Preparation and
administration of the university’s academic calendar, time tables and
other academic schedules
- Coordinate usage
of tuition resources and facilities
- Secretary to the
Senate and Deans Committee.
Applicants must be holders of a PhD from a recognized
university.
He/She must have at least five (5) years working experience in
the academic division of a university and be computer proficient.
2) Finance Manager
This position requires a dynamic, self-motivated and mature
person with capacity to manage and control all aspects of accounting and
financial management of the university.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Have Masters
Degree in Commerce/Economics/Business Administration from a recognized
university
- Be a holder of
CPA (K)
- Have ten (10)
years work experience, preferably in a university setting
- Have appropriate
experience in financial management
- Be computer
literate and familiar with accounting packages and computerized financial
management systems
- Be a member of a
recognized professional accounting body
- Demonstrate high
administrative capabilities
- Be a team player
- Have ability to
work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Have strong
inter-personal skills
3) Human Resource Manager
The HR Manager will be required to manage all aspects of human
resource service and development within the university administration and
ensure that appropriate HR departmental plans are developed to meet the needs
of both the specific departments and the overall university HR strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead employee
engagement, management and development
- Take the lead on
development and implementation of HR policy, strategy and projects
- Provide senior
level advice, coaching and support to senior management
- Act as the
university liaison officer to both internal and external stakeholders on
HR issues
- Represent the HR
department in university committee meetings on both operational and policy
matters
Minimum Qualifications:
- An MBA Degree
holder specializing in HR
- A Bachelor of
Arts Degree in social sciences from a recognized university
- A Diploma in
Human Resource Management from a recognized institution
- At least five
years relevant work experience as HR Manager, preferably in a university
- Thorough
knowledge of the Kenyan Labour Legislation
- Proficient in
use of computers
- Good analytical
skills and quick decision making abilities
- Good problem
solving, planning and organizational skills
- Possession of
excellent interpersonal skills
- Membership of a
relevant professional body will be desirable
4) Internal Auditor
The role of the Internal Auditor is to assist the Vice
Chancellor to ensure proper internal controls are in place.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop audit
schedules and plans
- Undertaking audits
- both financial and systems audits in accordance with annual audit plans
- Make
recommendations on improvements to areas of weakness
- Follow up on
implementation to improve internal controls
- Provide support
to developing strong internal controls
- Preparation of
audit status reports for the management
- Perform periodic
review of the fixed assets register
- Review year end
inventory balances in preparation for the annual external audit
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree
in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Be a holder of
CPA, CIA, AACA, or CISA Final
- Must have
knowledge of computerized accounting
- Must have proof
of exemplary work performance in internal audit
- Must be a
registered member of IIA or ICPAK or ISACA
- Must be of high
ethical standards, integrity and professionalism
- Proven
leadership qualities will be an added advantage.
If your qualifications and experience match any of these
positions, send your application letter together with updated Curriculum Vitae
showing academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present
employment position, present and expected salary, and attach copies of
certificates and testimonials to:
DNA/1311
PO Box 49010 - 00100 GPO,
PO Box 49010 - 00100 GPO,
Nairobi
Deadline 2nd July 2012
