Kisii University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

1. Registrar (Administration, Human Resource and Central Services), Grade 15

REGISTRAR (ADMINISTRATION, HUMAN RESOURCE AND CENTRAL SERVICES), GRADE 15, REF. NO: KSU/R(AHRCS)/01/2024

Basic Salary: Kes. 209, 694 - 283,087 per month

House Allowance: Kes. 73,715 per month

All other benefits will be as provided in the terms of service applicable for the position.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Finance), the Registrar (Administration) shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. working in partnership with academic and administrative units of the University in identification, recruitment, training, performance management of staff;

2. implementation and application of the University's human resource development and management policies and strategy;

3. implementation, application and review of the University's policies on employment and employee relations;

4. overseeing the following operations in the University in coordination with its Schools, Campuses and Departments:

1. selection and recruitment of employees;

2. induction and orientation of new employees, training and development of employees;

3. remuneration and employees' terms of service;

4. managing employee benefits;

5. employee relations and welfare;

6. management of leave and employee records;

7. discipline of employees;

8. payroll management;

5. ensuring adherence to University rules and regulations;

6. enforcement of University policies on human resource;

7. coordinating management and provision of central services that include accommodation, estates, farm, transport and catering;

8. safe custody of administrative University records; and

9. undertaking such other responsibilities as shall be assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Finance).

Academic and Professional Requirements and Experience

For appointment to the position of Registrar (Administration), one must meet the following requirements:

1. PhD in administration, public administration, human resource management, business administration, communication, educational communication, project planning, education or any other related, relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya

2. Certified Public Secretary (K)

3. Twelve years' administrative experience, 3 of which should have been at Deputy Registrar or its equivalent;

4. Evidence of outstanding professional competence in administration and management;

5. Evidence of administrative skills in organization, communication, time management and customer care;

6. Be computer literate;

7. Attendance of a management course lasting at least four weeks

8. Membership in good standing to a relevant professional body(ies) will be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and email contacts.

2. Applicants should state their current designation, salary, and other benefits attached to those positions.

3. Applicants should meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution:

1. Kenya Revenue Authority

2. Higher Education Loans Board

3. Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission

4. Criminal Investigation Department

5. Credit Reference Bureau

6. Applications should be addressed to: Chair of Council, Kisii University, P.O. Box 408-40200, KISII

7. Electronic applications should be sent as one PDF file to: vc@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 27th  February, 2024 at 5pm

THE CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL,

KISII UNIVERSITY,

P.O BOX 408-0200

KISII

Kisii University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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