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• Offer strategic direction and leadership
  to the University and represent the University nationally, regionally and
  internationally;
• Be the academic and administrative head of
  the University;
• The incumbent also has the overall
  responsibility on the direction, organization and the administration of
  programs of the University;
• Actively coordinate the development and
  implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the
  University in accordance with the University’s Strategic Plan;
• Maintain efficiency and harmony of the
  University and its partners and ensure enforcement of the policies and
  regulations;
• Offer innovative and creative leadership
  in the areas of Academics/Finance, Planning and Development; general
  administration; research and partnerships;
• Play a key role in the facilitation and
  maintenance of linkages with government/regulatory agencies and other
  local/international institutions of higher learning.

• The University Vice Chancellor should hold
  a PhD from a recognized University, and should be a Full Professor (or Associate
  Professor) of exemplary performance record.
• A minimum of six (6) years of academic and
  research experience and demonstrated leadership skills in an academic
  and/or research institution (at least four years at the level of Associate
  Professor and above);
• The candidate must have published in
  internationally recognized peer reviewed journals, and extensively
  presented in international conferences;
• Possess a good understanding of governance
  structures, government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning
  and human resource management, procurement and asset disposal legal
  requirements.
• Excellent understanding of the current
  trends in University education and training in Uganda and globally, and a
  broad awareness of the factors and conditions shaping the development of university
  education in Uganda;
• Be a leader with potential to plan,
  develop and implement academic programs and develop strategic
  institutional linkages;
• Possess excellent administration,
  organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proven ability to network, fundraise,
  mobilize training and research grants that will be central to the
  development of the University;
• Be a practicing Christian of highest
  ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism, teamwork
  and stewardship, and comply with the requirements of the University’s
  instruments of identity.

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