Organization: The National
Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Executive
Director
Director
About NCHE:
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) was established under
“The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001” for
regulating and guiding the establishment and management of institutions of
higher learning, regulating the quality of higher education, equating of
qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.
“The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001” for
regulating and guiding the establishment and management of institutions of
higher learning, regulating the quality of higher education, equating of
qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Is in charge of the QA/ACC Department;
- Plans and directs all activities within QA/ACC
Department; - Prepares budgets for the QA/ACC
Department; 5. Advises the Executive and Deputy Executive Director on all
matters of QA/ACC within NCHE; - Reviews and sets standards for
Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions in consultation with
Executive and Deputy Executive Director; - Devises strategies on how to promote
national interest in courses of study and professional qualifications
among the different types of institutions of higher learning; - Develops any such innovative ideas to
enhance the performance and quality of all matters of QA/ACC functions
within NCHE; - Reviews and investigates complaints
relating to higher education institutions and devises appropriate course
of action; - Develops and constantly updates acceptable
quality indicators for institutions of higher education in Uganda; - Promotes research activities and
publications within the QA/ACC Department; - Carries out any other duties that may be
assigned from time to time by his/her supervisors.
Expected Outputs:
- Departmental budget reports:
- Work activity plans:
- Departmental evaluation reports showing
targets achieved; - Documented developmental strategies
- Documented policies and procedures of
accreditation; - Effectively implemented quality testing
mechanisms to ensure Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions meet the
minimum standards; - Publications in respective periodicals.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- Holds a PhD in a relevant discipline from
a recognized University; - Must have taught in a university for at
least 5 years at the level of a Senior Lecturer and above; - Have a minimum of 2 publications in peer -reviewed
journal articles; - Experience as a Dean is an added
advantage; - Must be ICT literate;
- Good communication and interpersonal
skills; - Knowledge of Project Management is
desirable; - Knowledge of International Standards
Organizations (ISO) is desirable.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send seven sealed copies of:
an application letter; in up to date and detailed CV including names and
contacts of three credible referees; copies of academic qualifications; and any
other relevant documents. Applications should be submitted during office hours
(9.00am – 5.00pm) to: The Director, Human Resource and Administration, National
Council for Higher Education Plot 34, Cavers Crescent P.O. Box 76, Kyambogo
Uganda, East Africa.
an application letter; in up to date and detailed CV including names and
contacts of three credible referees; copies of academic qualifications; and any
other relevant documents. Applications should be submitted during office hours
(9.00am – 5.00pm) to: The Director, Human Resource and Administration, National
Council for Higher Education Plot 34, Cavers Crescent P.O. Box 76, Kyambogo
Uganda, East Africa.
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the expiry If the application
submission deadline.
candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the expiry If the application
submission deadline.
Deadline: Monday, 21st October
2013
2013
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