Job Description/Requirements

South Eastern Kenya University has vacancies in the following Divisions:

ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

REGISTRAR, ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (APD)

• Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration, Human Resource Management the Registrar, Administration, Planning and Development will be responsible for the supervision and management of all administrative matters. He/She will also assist the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Finance, Planning and Development on planning and development matters. His/ Her functions shall be to:


• Coordinate the functions of the heads of administrative, planning and development sections in the Division.


• Coordinate the formulation and implementation of policies for the administration, planning and development division.


• Coordinate and prepare annual departmental budgets and procurement plans.


• Ensure adherence to relevant industrial relations matters.


• Handle planning and development projects.


• Formulate and implement annual work plans in the Division to guide employees in day to day operations.


• Participate as a full member of the University’s Management Board and Senate to give advice on the policy guidelines of its functional areas;


• Coordinate the implementation of decisions made in the Management Board and Senate so that there is no misinterpretation;


• Coordinate the development of the University Master Plan in order to prevent haphazard structure development hence ensuring, coordinating, planning and budgeting requirements in order to actualize divisional work plans.


• Coordinate and implement development projects and prepare capital projects for budgeting purposes by the University .


• Participate in and chair committees as appointed by the Vice Chancellor.


• Formulate, negotiate and vet the implementation of performance contracting targets in the division.


• Ensure adherence to ISO and QMS standards and the implementation of performance standards for the division.


• Supervise staff performance in order to maximize staff productivity in the institution.


• Design and conduct surveys to obtain feedback from key stakeholders such as students, staff, alumni, research partners, public and private sector actors in order to ensure relevant services are continued.


• Coordinate facility and infrastructure planning and development to ensure the University’s vision and mission is realized.


• Serve as a member of the research and extension as well as the intellectual property rights committees.


• To perform such other duties as shall be assigned or delegated from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• PhD degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Human Resource Management or equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya.


• At least five (5) years administrative experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Deputy Registrar Administration Grade14 or its equivalent.


• CPS (K) or CHRP (K) professional qualification.


• Have outstanding professional competence in administration or Management.


• Member of a recognized professional administration or management body.


• OR


• Masters Degree in either Public Administration or Business Administration or Human Resource Management or Social Science or equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya.


• CPS (K) or CHRP (K) professional qualification.


• At least ten (10) years administration experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Deputy Registrar Administration Grade14 level or its equivalent.


• Have an outstanding professional competence in administration and management.


• Member of a recognized professional administration or management body.

NOTE:

• South Eastern Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply


• Shortlisted candidates will be required to have current clearance certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).


• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.