Deputy Vice Chancellor job at Makerere University: career opportunity in Uganda

Job title:Deputy Vice Chancellor
Organisation: Makerere University
About Makerere University
Makerere University is currently governed by the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 of the Republic of Uganda. The University, with the main campus located on Makerere hill, has other campuses in Jinja and Fort Portal towns and several affiliated institutions. Its enrolment currently stands at over 47,000 students in 245 Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes in the sciences and humanities disciplines.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified persons and also nominations to take up the position of the First Deputy Vice-Chancellor which fell vacant on 30th June, 2013.

As a member of the University Executive, reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the First Deputy Vice-Chancellor is expected through influence and example to help develop, lead and promote the University’s strategic vision and to position Makerere University for the challenges of the next decade. This is an exciting senior leadership position in one of the reputable institutions of higher learning in Africa with responsibility for overseeing academic strategy, planning and resourcing.

The First Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for Academic Affairs of the University. He or she will, in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, perform the functions of the Vice- Chancellor and such other functions as may be delegated to him or her by the University Councils.

Duties and Responsibilities:
He/She shall:
a) Be responsible for Academic Affairs;
b) Deputise for the Vice Chancellor;
c) Oversee programmes and policies that promote academic excellence in
the University;
d) Ensure quality of academic programmes;
e) Oversee proper planning and coordination of undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes;
f) Coordinate curriculum development;
g) Ensure optimal utilization of teaching, research and library facilities; and
h) Perform other functions as may be delegated by the Vice-Chancellor or assigned by the University Council.
Personal Specifications

Qualifications and Skills
He/She should:
• Hold a PhD /Academic Doctorate or Masters in Clinical discipline
• Be at least at the level of Associate Professor in an institution whose academic ranking is comparable with Makerere University or the applicant should be at a position two levels below the policy making organ;
• Be at least of the age range of 40-60 years at the time of application
• Be a Ugandan Citizen
Experience:
He/She should have a minimum managerial experience of five years in reputable academic institutions.
Attributes:
The attributes and qualifications of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) shall be the same as that of the Vice-Chancellor since he/she will deputise the Vice-Chancellor:
Academic Attributes/Competences:
(a) Evidence of the following:
- Teaching in a reputable University;
- Supervision of 10 graduate students to completion;
- At least 10 reputable peer reviewed publications or 15 for applicants who come from outside the University setting;
- Capacity to prepare grant winning proposals;
- International recognition in areas of specialization;
- International relations/leading presentations of academic papers at international fora.
(b) Any other relevant experience; and
(c) Integrity.
Administrative Attributes/Competences:
(a) High level of maturity;
(b) Experience of strategic leadership and management in a reputable University or equivalent government or reputable organization;
(c) Should have been at least a member of a University Senate/Council or equivalent body in government or reputable organization;
(d) Must have excellent interpersonal skills and competences;
(e) Must have people skills;
(f) Demonstrate evidence of negotiation skills;
(g) Excellent communication skills and public relations;
(h) Demonstrate evidence of ability to understand and manage the teaching process;
(i) Demonstrate evidence of team leadership;
(j) Proven ability to handle student community;
(k) Integrity; and
(l) Knowledge of Higher Education Policies and Operations;
Financial Attributes/Competences:
(a) Ability to comprehend and implement the Strategic Plan of the University;
(b) Good financial track record;
(c) Evidence of capacity to mobilize resources;
(d) Evidence of resource mobilization in the last five years;
(e) Evidence of involvement in leadership of investment projects;
(f) Evidence of experience in planning and budgeting; and
(g) Integrity
Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package. Additional benefits include free housing, transport and medical allowance in accordance with the University Terms of Service.
Tenure Of Appointment
Five (5) year contract, renewable once, subject to good performance.

Application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications together with the following:
(1) A letter of motivation;
(2) Detailed and updated curriculum vitae signed and dated by the candidate;
(3) A written statement of interest not exceeding 1000 words about the candidate’s vision for a competitive university in the 21st Century;
(4) Names and addresses of three (3) referees who should forward their reports directly to the Academic Registrar, Makerere University under Confidential Cover by 5.00 p.m. Monday 19th August, 2013. Referees should attest the candidate’s high academic credentials, managerial and financial capacity and integrity;
(5) Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates; and
(6) Certified copies of the applicant’s birth certificates or relevant pages of their Passports.
Sealed applications should be forwarded under confidential cover and reach the Office of the Academic Registrar not later than Monday, 19th August, 2013 at 5.00 p.m. East African Time. The envelope containing the application documents should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF THE FIRST DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR” on the top right hand corner.
Applications sent by electronic media (e mail) to: search@acadreg.mak.ac.ug will also be accepted, provided the application has been duly signed and scanned. Incomplete applications and or applications received after the closing time will not be considered.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Academic Registrar
Makerere University,
P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Or E-Mail: search@acadreg.mak.ac.ug (For Applications Only). Or hand-delivered: At the 6th Floor Room 602, Senate Building, Makerere University.
For inquiries: Contact Landline Telephone number:
+ 256-414-534343/530231-2
Alfred Masikye Namoah
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR.
Closing date:Aug 19, 2013