Office of the Chairman of Council
Recruitment of theVice-Chancellor
Ref: UoE/VC/01/2013
Ref: UoE/VC/01/2013
Institutional Profile
The University of Eldoret was known as Chepkoilel University
College that initially was started in 1990 as a campus of Moi University to
deal with increased student numbers.
The University of Eldoret is Science, Agriculture, Environment,
Engineering and Technology based and has grown steadily from the initial
Department of Forestry to 8 schools with 17 academic departments and a student
population of above 10,000. Teaching and non-teaching staff number over
1,300.
In addition, the University operates 2 Nursery schools, 2
Primary schools and a Secondary school. The total University acreage is 1,057,
part of which is set aside for agricultural production.
The Vision of the University of Eldoret is: “To be a premier
university that is globally visible in knowledge generation and technological
innovations”.
The University has planned to focus on nine (9) key Strategic
Issues namely: Teaching and Learning; Library Resource; Students Affairs;
Research, Outreach and Extension; University infrastructure; Human Resource;
Financial Resource; Environmental Management; and Networking, Partnership and
Linkages.
The University of Eldoret Council invites applications from
suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to
provide leadership to the institution in the position of Vice-Chancellor.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Vice Chancellor shall be
as provided for in the Universities Act of 2012;
The University of Eldoret Charter and Statutes and shall include
the following:
i). The Vice Chancellor shall be the Chief Executive Officer of
the University;
ii). The Vice Chancellor shall be the academic and
administrative head of the University and as such shall provide strategic
direction and transformative leadership to the University and represent the
University nationally, regionally and internationally;
iii). The Vice Chancellor shall be responsible for the
coordination, development and implementation of academic and administrative
programs and policies of the University in accordance with prescribed Statutes,
strategic plan, regulations and procedures, and shall implement the Council’s
decisions and resolutions including those related to fundraising and resource
mobilization and general development of the University;
iv). The Vice Chancellor shall provide innovative and
transformative leadership in research, outreach, extension, networking,
partnerships and linkages with government/regulatory agencies and other
local/international institutions of higher learning.
v). The Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the University
Management Board, Senate, and Vice Chancellor’s Appointments’ Committee.
vi). The Vice Chancellor shall have such other powers, duties
and responsibilities as may be conferred upon him by Council in accordance with
the Universities Act, 2012, the University Charter and Statutes.
vii). The Vice Chancellor may assign or delegate any of his
duties and responsibilities to a senior member of the University Staff and may
withdraw such assignment or delegation at any time.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Academic Leadership
i). Be a holder of an earned PhD from a recognized and reputable
university;
ii). Be a Professor or Associate Professor in a reputable
University and in a field of study covered in the programs of study within the
University;
iii). Have at least ten (10) years of academic and research
experience at a senior level and possess demonstrable leadership skills in an
academic and/or research institution;
iv). Should have served substantively with demonstrable results
at least in the position of a Principal of a Constituent University College or
as a Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university, or in other similar institutions
at comparable levels;
v). Should have published in internationally recognized peer
reviewed Conference Proceedings and Journals in the areas of specialization;
vi). Be a leader with potential and experience to plan, develop
and implement academic programs;
Management and Leadership
Management and Leadership
vii). Have sound understanding of government financial and
fiscal policies, strategic planning and Vision 2030, human resource management,
procurement and asset disposal regulations;
viii). Have excellent understanding of the current trends in
university education and training globally and have a broad understanding of
the factors and conditions shaping the development of university education in
Kenya;
ix). Must demonstrate effective communication, persuasive and
interpersonal skills, as well as strategic, logical and sound decision making
abilities;
x). Have demonstrable experience in developing strategic
institutional linkages networking, fundraising and resource mobilization in the
development of a university; and
xi). Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity,
accountability, professionalism, teamwork and good stewardship and comply with
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Terms and Conditions of Service
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remunerative
package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the
Kenya Government Public Service and Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s
guidelines.
The appointment will be for a contractual period of five (5)
years renewable for a further term of five (5) years subject to satisfactory
performance.
Applications
Applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae (detailing
academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership,
publications, awards/scholarships/funding, membership to professional
associations, linkages and community service), copies of certificates, email
addresses, and telephone contacts.
Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers, contact
addresses and emails of three referees.
Applicants must clearly indicate on top of the envelope the
position being applied for and the reference number provided above.
Applications and referees’ confidential reports should be sent
in hard and soft copies to the undersigned to be received on or before 9th
April, 2013.
The Chairman
University Council
University of Eldoret
P.O Box 1125-30100,
Eldoret, Kenya
University Council
University of Eldoret
P.O Box 1125-30100,
Eldoret, Kenya
Email: councilchairman@uoeld.ac.ke
Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke
Hand delivered applications should be dropped in the tender box
in the Chairman of Council office marked ‘Applications for V.C’.
University of Eldoret is an Equal Opportunity Employer
