Garissa University College
(A Constituent College of
Moi University)
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Principal
Scale 17 (XVII)
GUC/1/12/2012
Qualifications and
Experience
The Principal shall be the
Chief Executive of the University College and should have the following
qualifications and experience:
- Be a
Professor or Associate Professor with earned Ph.D or its equivalent from a
recognised University.
- At least lo
years of experience in senior academic and management positions at the
level of senior lecturer and above.
- Demonstrated
leadership experience in a modern university environment.
- Ability and
leadership skills to effectively coordinate the academic and
administrative functions ¡n the University College. Provide academic and
research leadership
- Knowledge
and experience in strategic planning and master planning in education
development
- Proven
capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development and
extension in a university.
- Have a good
understanding of the national laws, policies and strategies governing
University education and training in Kenya.
- Have a broad
awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of higher
education in the country.
- Demonstrate
evidence of excellent interpersonal relations, good communication and
negotiation skills.
- Have
experience ¡n international and regional collaboration in higher
education.
- Have
credible track record ¡n resource mobilization.
- Meet the
provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
Working under the general
direction of the Council the successful applicant shall:
- Be the
academic, administrative head of the University College.
- Steer the
formulation and implementation of the College’s strategic and master
plans.
- Be
responsible for the overall day-to-day management, design, direction,
organization, administration and programmes of the University College.
- Be
responsible to the Council for the general conduct and discipline of staff
and students.
- Ensure
effective accountability to the Council for proper management of the
University College’s facilities and resources.
Terms and Conditions of Service
Successful candidates will
be offered competitive remuneration packages in accordance with the existing
terms and conditions of service.
Employment for the above
position will be on a five-year performance based contract and renewable only
once on mutual agreement.
Ten (10) copies of applications
should be submitted together with updated curriculum vitae giving personal
data, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present
post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three academic
referees plus certified copies of certificates and testimonials.
The reference number of the
position applied for should be clearly indicated on the application letter and
on the envelope.
Applications are to be
addressed to:
The Chairman of Council
Garissa University College,
Bazaar Building 15tb Floor
P.O. Box 63056 - 00200,
Nairobi
Garissa University College,
Bazaar Building 15tb Floor
P.O. Box 63056 - 00200,
Nairobi
So as to reach him not
later than 2.00 pm on Friday 4th January 2013.
Applicants are advised to
contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to
the above address under sealed envelope not later than 2.00 pm on Friday 4th
January 2013.
