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• 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.

• Provide
  academic, administrative and financial leadership 1o the whole University
  and as such shall be responsible to the University Council for maintaining
  and promoting academic excellence as well as maintaining and promoting
  efficiency and good order in the University;
• Exercise
  influence and advocacy on behalf of the University and its interests,
  through active engagement with internal and external stakeholders;
• Steer
  the development activities, including fundraising and promotion of the
  University’s scope and reputation, in Uganda and internationally;
• Lead
  a team of senior managers, monitor their performance in pursuit of the
  University’s overall mission and for the fulfillment of policies
  established by the various governing and legislative bodies;
• Ensure
  that the management and administration of the University successfully
  implement the University’s strategic plan and achieve the objectives
  therein in a timely, inclusive and purposeful manner;
• Steer
  the academic development of the University, particularly by attracting,
  motivating and retaining renowned professors and scholars;
• Exercise
  leadership in mobilizing resources necessary for the implementation of the
  University plans, policies and programmes and ensure transparent and
  optimal utilization of available resources;
• Report
  to the University Council on all matters pertaining to the University;
• Offer
  academic and research leadership to the University;
• Actively
  coordinate the development and implementation of policies, plans, and
  programmes based on the University’s mission, vision and strategic goals.
• Spearhead
  and coordinate staff and student welfare programmes;
• Represent
  the University in relevant fora in order to promote and understanding of
  the University’s mission and strategic interests;
• Reports
  to Chairperson of the University Council.
• Perform
  any other duties as may be assigned by the University Council in accordance
  with the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act.

• The
  Vice Chancellor should be a Full Professor or Associate Professor and a
  holder of an earned PhD or Doctorate degree from a University recognized
  by the National Council for Higher Education;
• At
  least ten years’ experience of working, with a high degree of success, in
  a senior position in a large and complex higher education or research
  organisation;
• Show
  commitment to and substantial experience in networking,
  fundraising/resource mobilisation and participation in development
  activities, nationally, regionally and internationally;
• Proven
  experience in playing a leading part in national or international
  policy-making in higher education;
• Have
  thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative, and regulatory
  framework for management of higher education in Uganda;
• Proven
  management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and
  strategic people management;
• Be
  an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and
  managing academic programmes including supervising and mentoring masters
  and PhD students;
• Possess
  an excellent track record of research and publications in peer reviewed
  journals and/ or monographs and books;
• Demonstrable
  experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilisation;

• Academic
  credibility, intellectual curiosity and appreciation for the values and
  culture of the University
• Possess
  the ability to build a functioning team of senior managers, deans and
  heads of department
• Ability
  to portray and uphold a positive institutional and national image
• Being
  innovative, visionary and a strategic thinker
• Excellent
  organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity
  to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Highly
  assertive, fair and transparent leadership style
• Ability
  to listen and attend to interests of students
• Proven
  tolerance for diversity
• Have
  a high level of accountability, transparency and integrity

• A
  Detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• A
  written statement of interest not exceeding 1000 words about the
  candidate’s vision for a Kyambogo University in the 21st Century.
• Names
  and addresses of three referees who should be advised to send reference
  letters direct to the Director Human Resources under confidential cover.
• Certified
  copies of the candidate’s academic transcripts and certificates.
• Copies
  of the candidate’s birth certificate or copies of relevant pages of the
  passport indicating the candidate’s date of birth.
• Sealed
  applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL: POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR on the top
  right-hand comer of the envelope must be forwarded or delivered to reach
  the Director Human Resources on the address indicated below.

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