Principal - College of Health Sciences

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public University which aspires to be a University of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.

For the last two decades, the University that now hosts the Pan African University Institute of Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation, a Graduate School aimed at promoting integration among African states through higher education and research, has made tremendous progress in training research and technology transfer not only in Kenya but also in Africa.

To strengthen its administrative arm, JKUAT wishes to recruit qualified individuals to fill the following position:  

Principal - College of Health Sciences 
 

The position of Principal is a senior post in the University, created to provide leadership in the College of Health Sciences. 

A Principal is appointed to hold office for a term of five years that may be renewed once depending on performance.

Qualification and Experience

• Must possess an earned PhD and be professors/Associate professors in the medical field from a recognized University.
• Must have at least ten (10) years experience in senior academic, research or management position.
• Must have held senior administrative posts such as Director/Dean of a Faculty, School, or Institute/ Campus in a recognized University.
• Applicants who have held positions equivalent to the advertised position and whose background is in core programmes areas of the college will have an added advantage.
• Applicants are expected to be familiar with national, regional and global trends in higher education and demonstrate potential to plan, develop and implement academic programmes, institutional linkages and managerial ability including strategic planning.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Working under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, the successful applicant shall:

• Be the academic and administrative head of the University College.
• Have overall responsibility of the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the College.
• Coordinate development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the College.
• Maintain efficiency and good order of the college and ensure proper enforcement of the statutes and regulations.
• Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of planning and development.

How to apply
 

All applicants should:
 

i. Submit three (3) copies of letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees.
 

ii. Applicants should request their referees to forward reports on their suitability to the undersigned directly.
 

iii. Forward clearance certificates from the following Institutions
 

a) Higher Education Loans Board
 

b) Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
 

c) Kenya Revenue Authority
 

d) Certificate of Good Conduct
 

e) Credit Reference Bureau Certificate
 

iv. Indicate clearly the position on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:
 

The Vice Chancellor
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O Box 62000-00200
Nairobi.
 

Application for the above position should be received on or before Wednesday, 27th November, 2013.
 

Those who had applied earlier need not reapply.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.