Declaration of Vacancy for the position of Vice – Chancellor
Egerton University is a fully-fledged public University established under the University Act (2012) through the award of the Egerton University Charter (2013).
It is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya and was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s.
The University has three (3) Campuses and one Campus College.
The main Campus is based at Njoro and currently has nine (9) Faculties and fifty one (51) academic departments offering a wide range of programmes at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
All of them are open to both Government sponsored and Self-sponsored Students. In the last ten (10) years the University enrolment has tremendously increased from a student population of approximately four thousand (4,000) to twenty five thousand (25,000) students in the academic year 2014/15.
In this regard, the University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to provide strategic and visionary leadership to the institution in the position of Vice-Chancellor.
The successful applicant is expected to bring about transformational change in the University by taking the lead in spurring robust infrastructural development, ensuring financial stability and grow the expansion of innovative and relevant academic and research programmes, an enhanced Student population, and result oriented staff management.
Requirements:
For appointment to the position of the Vice- Chancellor, a person shall:
(i) Be a full professor and holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
(ii) Have thorough knowledge in the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya;
(iii) Have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience at senior level and possess demonstrated leadership in an academic and/or research institution having served substantively with demonstrable results at least in the position of a Dean/Director, Principal of Constituent University College or as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of a University.
Further the individual should demonstrate management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management.
(iv) Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic
programmes and supervising and mentoring Master’s and Ph.D. Students;
(v) Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books;
(vi) Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization;
(vii) Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership; and
(viii) Must have high ethical standards, integrity, accountability, professionalism, teamwork and stewardship, and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Core Competencies:
The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the Vice-Chancellor:
- Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity.
- Being a visionary and result oriented individual.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Firm, fair and transparent management style.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As per the Charter and Statutes of the Egerton University, the Vice-Chancellor:
(i) Shall be the academic and administrative Head of the University and as such shall be responsible to the Council for maintaining and promoting the academic image as well as maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University.
(ii) Shall be a member of all committees appointed by Council or Senate unless otherwise expressly provided.
(iii) Shall be the Secretary to the Council and an ex officio member of the Council.
(iv) Shall be the Accounting Officer of the University.
(v) Shall be responsible for Policy Matters, Planning, Coordination, Public Relations, Fund Raising and General Development of the University.
(vi) Shall be:
(a) Chairman of Senate.
(b) Chairman of Associate Professorial Appointments.
(c) Chairman of the University Management Board
(d) Chairman of other Committees as specified in the University Statutes.
(vii) Shall have such powers and duties as may be conferred by the Council in accordance with the University Charter and Statutes.
(viii) May assign or delegate any of his/her duties to a committee or a member of the University Staff and may withdraw any such assignment or delegation at any time.
Tenure of Office: As per the Universities Act 2012, Egerton University Charter and Statutes; the Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five (5) years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council.
How to Apply:
(i) Each application shall be accompanied by the detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
Scanned copies of these documents must accompany the application.
(ii) Applicants must also submit the following:
a) Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority.
b) Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board.
c) Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
d) Clearance from Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).
e) Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau.
(iii) Applications through registered mail should be addressed to the Chairman of Council, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536 – 20115, Egerton. Physical Address: Njoro Mau-Narok Road.
(iv) Applications shall clearly be marked “Application for the Position of Vice- Chancellor” and submitted as follows:
(a) Ten (10) hard copies.
(b) Notify the Chairman through an electronic copy of the application by email to chairmanofcouncil@egerton.ac.ke
(v) Applications must be submitted on or before 18th August, 2015.
Note: Egerton University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
The Chairman
Egerton University Council