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Are you looking for Information Technology Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Officer Research and Innovation job at Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
22 Apr 2024
About the Organisation
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) was founded in 2000 by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
Job Title
Officer Research and Innovation job at Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)
Job Description
Manage the Institute’s quality assurance systems and procedures; ensuring compliance with UICT and external quality assurance regulations and requirements. Provide specialist advice and guidance across the Institute, collaborative partner organizations, and students
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, and carry out monitoring and evaluation of a Quality Assurance strategy and supervise all activities carried out at the Quality Assurance Unit.
Develop and implement a Quality Assurance system for UICT services including continuous and annual quality assurance programs.
Audit operational services against expected standards and requirements across the full range of the Institute’s services to ensure compliance with external regulatory guidance notably the Quality Assurance Framework for Universities.
Lead and conduct the planning and management of internal reviews and support and assist in the coordination of external reviews and inspections; working closely with the Academic Registrar, Deputy Principal, Heads of Academic Departments, and other stakeholders to coordinate effective data capture and validation procedures for the production of annual monitoring documentation that form the basis of Quality Assurance review inspections.
Lead, and advise management and staff on developments within the fields of quality assurance and enhancement, and answer questions from all stakeholders regarding the Q.A. policy and implementation of Quality as assigned by the Academic Registrar.
Liaise with academic managers to ensure the embedding of knowledge about, and implementation of, quality assurance activities in the academic units and advise on Quality Assurance matters in all academic programs
Manage the procedures for the nomination and appointment of external examiners and consideration of and response to external examiner reports
Liaise with all Academic Departments and the Directorate of Research, Innovations, and Project to guide the research agenda in the desired direction.
Develop and maintain the publication of the Quality Assurance Journal of UICT.
Represent the Academic Registrar in meetings within and outside UICT as/and when instructed.
Design, develop, and implement quality assurance and enhancement policies, strategies, and systems, for both internal and collaborative provision, with an ongoing appraisal of their fitness, oversee proper planning manage Quality Assurance budgets.
Carry out evaluation and documentation of the Quality Assurance Unit Progress and oversee Programs and policies that promote quality and academic excellence in the Institute.
Provide analysis, briefings, reports, and detailed plans for internal reviews and assist in the coordination of external reviews and inspections.
Any other duty assigned to you from time to time.
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Quality Assurance, Management related or ICT related
Master’s in Education, Quality Assurance, Business Administration, Management related or ICT related
Experience
A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in higher education administration with direct experience in leading Quality Assurance or ISO activities.
Experience with external review, inspection, or audit processes.
Experience in the management of quality systems and quality assurance frameworks, procedures, and regulations in higher education. iv. Experience in a professional administrative role in the management of office/student administration in Higher Institutions of Learning.
Experience in developing, implementing, and managing effective systems, policies, and procedures, planning and outcome monitoring
Experience working across teams and departments with a flexible approach to work
Skills and Attributes
Methodical and thorough with an eye for detail
Knowledge of higher education and awareness of current issues in the higher education sector
Ability to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant quality assurance regulatory frameworks and requirements, and translate them into practice, providing authoritative and effective advice and guidance to staff and students.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver reports and briefings
Good analytical skills and the ability to present quality assurance-related data effectively IT skills and an aptitude to exploit a range of media for effective communication and effective administrative systems and processes
Highly effective people management skills, with an ability to build relationships, and foster an environment of trust, confidence, and co-operation
Ability to work effectively with external agencies, University, and collaborative colleagues on all aspects of quality assurance and enhancement.
Ability to effect change and develop and implement changes to processes
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Interested candidates should submit to the email below indicating their telephone and email address to the Institute Secretary, P. O. Box, 7187, Nakawa Kampala, on bettes.nyongyera@uict.ac.ug
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