Registrar (Research and Extension)

REF: PU/ADV/03/09/2023

This is the senior-most position in the University for this cadre. The appointee shall be expected to provide leadership to members in lower grades. Appointment is on a three (3) year renewable performance-based contract.

JOB PURPOSE:

The officer will be reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Extension) and will be responsible for organizing, controlling, administrative and financial functions of the University.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualification

• The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in any academic field.

OR

• A Master’s degree or its equivalent in any academic field

Experience

Interested candidates must:-

• For a PhD holder, the candidate must have at least twelve (12) years of continuous university service or equivalent; five (5) of which must have served as Deputy Registrar or comparable position with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
• For a Master's degree holder, the candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years of continuous university service or equivalent; five (5) of which must have served at the level of Deputy Registrar or comparable position with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
• In addition the candidate should have experience in the following;
  
• Budgeting and procurement planning
• Financial Management
• Formulation of institutional policies, procedures and regulations.
• Planning and execution of projects

Main duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Registrar (Research and Extension) Grade 15 will include but not limited to:

• Oversee the smooth running of the various sections in the Research and Extension Division as stipulated in the Statutes.
• Participate in the mobilization of resources to support research.
• Identify possible research collaborators to ensure comprehensive research efforts of both Pwani faculty and collaborators and resource access across institutions.
• Develop proposals through several scientific processes in order to seek grants to support research.
• Manage research funds and projects to ensure resources are used for the intended purposes
• Develop and review Research Policy in order to guide research activities by staff of Pwani University.
• Participate in the development of the budget and procurement plans for proper implementation of activities of the Research and Extension Division.
• Establish inter-institutional linkages to facilitate sharing of resources, establish collaborations, share expertise and compliment gaps in the various fields of specialization.
• Attend and contribute to national and international conferences and seminars in the arears of research to disseminate knowledge, build networks, share experiences and best practices.
• Attend and participate in senate for efficient management of the University’s academic programmes
• Maintain and update database of internally and externally funded research projects for easy retrival of information
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures to ensure coordination in the activities of the Research and Extension Division.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Applicants should possess the following:-

• Analytical skills
• Collaboration and Networking skills
• Communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Managerial skills
• Organisational skills
• Report writing skills
• Resource mobilization skills
• Team building and team work skills

In addition, candidates should show evidence of active involvement in International/Continental/Regional/National/ Local/Community activities
Terms and conditions of service

• The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable for a further period of three (3) years subject to satisfactory performance, age, citizenship and any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenya Labour Laws.

Interested applicants should submit four (4) copies of their application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit a Certificate of Recognition from the

Commission of University Education (CUE).

Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Certificate.

The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday 21st September 2023. Applications received later than this date will not be considered

Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.