Vice Chancellor Job PUEA
Job description & requirements
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Reporting to the University Governing Council, the Vice Chancellor will serve as the institution’s strategic anchor responsible for driving long-term direction, ensuring growth, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and high performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing strategic leadership aligned with the University’s vision, mission, and core values.
- Strengthening academic quality, research, innovation, and student outcomes.
- Enhancing industry-driven programs and employability initiatives.
- Ensuring financial sustainability and effective resource utilization.
- Leading human resource development and performance management.
- Promoting a student-centered culture.
- Driving organizational transformation and digital capability.
- Further, the applicant must have:
- Demonstrated strategic leadership with successful outcomes.
- Proven leadership in research, innovation, and academic governance.
- Strong academic and research record with international publications.
- Experience in resource mobilization and institutional development.
- Ability to fundraise and attract research grants.
Qualifications
- Earned PhD from a recognized University (Professor rank an added advantage).
- At least 10 years senior academic and administrative experience.
- Experience as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Additionally, the applicant must have:
- Track record of institutional transformation.
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to good governance.
- High moral character and integrity per Constitution of Kenya (2010).
- Commitment to quality, innovation, and student success.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and sound decision making.
- Strategic planning and execution.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lead diverse teams and manage change.
- Financial and administrative acumen.
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
- Integrity and sound emotional intelligence.
- Commitment to Christian principles and values.
How to Apply
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Application Deadline is Friday, 3rd July 2026
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