Pwani University is located
60 Km north of Mombasa in Kilifi Town off the Mombasa - Malindi Road, within
Kilifi County.
The University, formerly a
constituent college of Kenyatta University was awarded a Charter making it a
fully fledged university by H.E. the President Mwai Kibaki on 31st January
2013.
The University occupies
over 500 acres of land part of which is the university farm. Currently, the
institution has four schools/faculties and 13 teaching departments with a total
of approximately 5,000 students, including 98 masters students and 45 PhD
students, as well as 400 staff members.
The University is set to
grow to 14 teaching schools as stipulated in the University Strategic Plan and
as enshrined in the master plan.
This growth will include an
uptake of more highly qualified staff, partner-ships and infrastructural
growth. The University staffing profile rivals some of the established
universities in the region.
The establishment of the
institution as a comprehensive university will enable the enhancement of skills
that are necessary for the Utilization of local human and physical resources
for the benefit of the coastal people in particular and the country as a whole.
The University is set to
grow both in infrastructure and students population.
As the University
establishes the necessary infrastructure to meet the academic demands of the
increased student intake, it will continue to seek solutions to its
infrastructural challenges among various government and non governmental
agencies, in line with the government’s public private partner-ship policy.
The Pwani University
Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons
with excellent credentials to lead the institution as its first Vice Chancellor.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice Chancellor will be
the Chief Executive Officer of the University and will be responsible for
implementation of the Council’s resolutions.
The successful candidate
will:
- Provide
strategic direction and leadership to the University and represent the
University nationally, regionally and internationally;
- Be the
academic and administrative head of the University;
- Have overall
responsibility on the direction, organization and the administration of
programs of the University;
- Coordinate
the development and implementation of the academic and administrative
policies of the University in accordance with the University’s master plan
and the strategic plan;
- Maintain
efficiency and harmony of the University and ensure enforcement of the
statutes and regulations;
- Provide
innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Academics, Finance,
Planning and Development; general administration; research and
partnerships.
- Play a key
role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with
government/regulatory agencies and other local/international institutions
of higher learning;
Requirements
Applicants should meet the
following requirements:
- Be a holder
of an earned PhD from a reputable university at the level of a full
professor;
- Have at
least ten (10) years of academic and research experience in a senior
leadership role in an academic institution or research organization.
- Should have
served substantively with demonstrable results at least as a Principal of
a Constituent University College or as a Deputy Vice Chancellor of a
university, or in other similar institutions at comparable levels;
- Should have
published in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals in their
areas of specialization.
- Have some
understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic
planning and vision 2030, human resource management, procurement and asset
disposal legal requirements;
- Have
excellent understanding of the current trends in university education and
training in Kenya and globally and a broad awareness of the factors and
conditions shaping the development of university education in Kenya;
- Be a leader
with potential to plan, develop and implement academic programs and
develop strategic institutional linkages;
- Must
demonstrate effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills,
as well as strategic, logical, sound decision making ability.
- Have an
understanding of the importance of networking, fundraising and resource
mobilization in the development of the university.
- Be of the
highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism,
teamwork and good stewardship and comply with the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Terms & Conditions of Service
- Successful
candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including
house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government
public service guidelines.
- The
appointments will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable
for a further period of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance
- Applicants
should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, (detailing academic
qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership,
publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional
associations and linkages), copies of certificates, e-mail addresses,
telephone contacts.
- They should
also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three
referees.
- Applications
and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the
post should be sent to the under-signed to be received on or before 28th
February 2013
The
Chairman
University Council, Pwani University,
University Council, Pwani University,
P.O. Box 195-80108,
Kilifi.
Email: council-chair@pwaniuniversity.ac.ke
Website: www.pu.ac.ke
Pwani University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
