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Job Summary

Job Title:
Vice Chancellor
Employer:
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Location:
Mbarara, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 30 April 2024

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Vice Chancellor job at Mbarara University of Science and Technology | Apply Now

Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Vice Chancellor job at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), established in 1989 through the Mbarara University of Science and Technology Statute, is a public institution located in Mbarara City, Uganda. Its mission is to provide quality and relevant education at national and international levels, with particular emphasis on science and technology and its application to community development . MUST is recognized for its academic excellence and has earned national and international acclaim for best practices in outreach and community relations.

The university fosters a work culture that emphasizes academic freedom, innovation, and community engagement, offering job opportunities in various academic and administrative roles. Since its inception, MUST has evolved into a center of academic and professional excellence in science and technology, with a focus on promoting equitable access to quality higher education, research, and innovation . The university's business model integrates teaching, research, and community service, ensuring that its graduates are equipped to contribute to national development.

With a student population of over 10,000, MUST has a significant reach within Uganda and beyond. Core values of integrity, excellence, and social responsibility guide the university's operations. MUST is committed to corporate social responsibility, engaging in various initiatives that benefit the community and contribute to sustainable development. For more information, visit www.must.ac.ug.​

Mbarara, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

30 Apr 2024

Vice Chancellor job at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

In line with Section 31(1) of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (2001), the ViceChancellor shall be responsible for the academic, administrative and financial affairs of the University; and in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at ceremonial assemblies of the University and confer degrees and other academic titles and distinctions of the University.

  • Lead the development and review of the University’s Strategic plan in line with the University’s pursuit of academic and professional excellence.

  • Promote an understanding of the vision, mission and core values of the University.

  • Initiate and co-ordinate the development and review of policies, plans and programs of the University in line with the University strategic plan.

  • Supervise the Senior Management Team responsible for the academic, financial and administrative functions of the University and ensures that they are facilitated to deliver the planned outputs.

  • Mobilize and solicit for resources necessary for the implementation of the University plans and programs.

  • Monitor all University financial expenditures.

  • Be Responsible to the University Council for the effective management of the Institution and for the efficient use of human and fiscal resources in compliance with the University Regulations and Strategic Plan.

  • Present University Management’s policy initiatives, programmes, activities and recommendations to the University Council for consideration.

  • Submit reports to the University Council on policies, programs and activities of the University.

  • Be Responsible to the University Council for the general conduct and discipline of staff and students.

  • Chair Senate and presides at all meetings of the Senate at which he/she is present.

  • Coordinate, organize, control and direct the academic affairs of the University.

  • Promote awareness and understanding of the University’s mission, policies and programs and is accountable for resources entrusted to the University.

  • Be Spokesperson of the University on all matters that affect the general operations of the University.

  • Spear head building strategic partnerships and networks for the university.


Key Deliverables

  • Leadership to the development and review of the University strategic plan provided.

  • Annual Status Report on the implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan produced and submitted to stakeholders.

  • Annual Communications and visibility Plan of the university produced.

  • Senate Reports on academic affairs of the University produced and submitted to the University Council timely.

  • Initiation of review of policies, plans, program undertaken.

  • Mobilization and solicitation of resources for the implementation of University plans and programs done.

  • University Financial expenditures monitored.

  • Effective management of the institution and efficient use of Human and fiscal resource of the University undertaken.

  • Strategic partnership and networks for the university built.

  • General conduct and discipline of staff managed.

  • Direction of the academic affairs of the University provided.

  • Business plan for the mobilization of resource developed and implemented

  • Performance assessment conducted and performance agreements signed with Senior Managers by the timeframes specified by the University Council.

Vice Chancellor job at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

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  • Hold an earned PhD or Masters in Clinical discipline.

  • Possess a good University education and should be a proven, successful manager of human and material resources.

  • Having a background in Science and Technology is of an added advantage.

  • Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to: be a highly distinguished scholar of the rank of Associate Professor or Professor possess a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at the level of senior management in a reputable Academic/Corporate/Private Institution and demonstrate ability to provide academic and administrative leadership; be a person of proven integrity; be in the age range of 40 to 60 years at the date of possible assumption of duty on 25th October, 2024 command the respect of the national and international academic communities through his/her track record; strengthen the bridges between staff, students and other members of the University community; be a person with a clear vision for the development of a growing University

  • Attract resources into the University.


Administrative Attributes/Competences:

  • High level of maturity;

  • Experience of strategic leadership and management in a reputable University or equivalent government or private organization;

  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and competences;

  • Demonstrate evidence of negotiation skills;

  • Excellent communication skills and public relations;

  • Demonstrate evidence of ability to understand and manage the teaching process;

  • Demonstrate evidence of team leadership;

  • Proven ability to manage student communities;

  • Knowledge of Higher Education Policies and Operations;


Financial Attributes/Competences:

  • Ability to comprehend and implement the Strategic Plan of the University;

  • Good financial track record;

  • Evidence of involvement in leadership of investment projects;

  • Evidence of experience in planning and budgeting;

Electronic applications can be sent to vcapplications@must.ac.ug
Electronic applications having all the required documents in one (1) folder should be scanned and emailed with the subject clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION of Vice Chancellor” to vcapplications@must.ac.ug

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