Background

Kabale University invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and distinguished individuals for the position of Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor serves as the University’s chief executive and provides overall academic and administrative leadership, ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources in accordance with the law, University Regulations and the University’s Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

Policy and Planning Formulation: Spearheads and co-ordinates the development and review of policies, strategic plans, budgets and other interventions designed to achieve growth, academic and professional excellence in university programs.

Management and Fiscal Control: As the Chief Executive of the University is responsible for maintaining efficiency, effectiveness and good governance of the University. Provides efficient leadership to the University through coordinating the effective implementation of strategic management plans and Council decisions. Directs and supervises the Senior Management Team responsible for the academic, financial and administrative functions of the University and monitors their performance in line with the prescribed performance targets. Mobilizes both internal and external resources necessary for the implementation of the University policies, plans and programs. Oversees the acquisition and effective allocation of resource to various University academic bodies and administrative units.

Responsibility to Council: Is a Member of the University Council and presents the University position and recommendations on various issues and challenges requiring Council intervention as prescribed by law. Causes to be prepared and submits specific reports to Council as instructed. Responsible to the Council for the general conduct and discipline of University staff and students.

Responsibility to Senate: As Chairperson of the Senate, directs the implementation of Senate decisions.

External Liaison: Represents the University externally in order to promote awareness and understanding of the University mission, objectives, policies and programs. Key spokesperson of the University on all matters.

Qualifications

Should have an earned Ph.D. degree from a reputable University.

Should be at the rank of at least Associate Professor.

Should have excellent record of scholarship, administration, teaching, and service to the public of not less than ten (10) years.

Should have a strong record of research, publications, and postgraduate supervision.

Should have experience of senior university leadership at the rank of at least Dean/Director for at least five (5) years.

Should have good interpersonal skills.

Should have proven ability in strategic planning, policy development, governance and financial management.

Should have proven experience in international partnerships, collaborations and networking.

Should have ability to mobilize and attract resources and other forms of support for university programs.

Should have good management, communication and negotiation skills.

Other Details

Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the full job advertisement for comprehensive information on the duties, responsibilities, person specifications and application requirements before submitting their applications.

• Spearheads and co-ordinates the development and review of policies, strategic plans, budgets and other interventions designed to achieve growth, academic and professional excellence in university programs.
• As the Chief Executive of the University is responsible for maintaining efficiency, effectiveness and good governance of the University.
• Provides efficient leadership to the University through coordinating the effective implementation of strategic management plans and Council decisions.
• Directs and supervises the Senior Management Team responsible for the academic, financial and administrative functions of the University and monitors their performance in line with the prescribed performance targets.
• Mobilizes both internal and external resources necessary for the implementation of the University policies, plans and programs.
• Oversees the acquisition and effective allocation of resource to various University academic bodies and administrative units.
• Is a Member of the University Council and presents the University position and recommendations on various issues and challenges requiring Council intervention as prescribed by law.
• Causes to be prepared and submits specific reports to Council as instructed.
• Responsible to the Council for the general conduct and discipline of University staff and students.
• As Chairperson of the Senate, directs the implementation of Senate decisions.
• Represents the University externally in order to promote awareness and understanding of the University mission, objectives, policies and programs.
• Key spokesperson of the University on all matters.

• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven ability in strategic planning, policy development, governance and financial management
• Proven experience in international partnerships, collaborations and networking
• Ability to mobilize and attract resources and other forms of support for university programs
• Good management, communication and negotiation skills

• An earned Ph.D. degree from a reputable University
• Rank of at least Associate Professor
• Excellent record of scholarship, administration, teaching, and service to the public of not less than ten (10) years
• Strong record of research, publications, and postgraduate supervision
• Experience of senior university leadership at the rank of at least Dean/Director for at least five (5) years