Nkumba University Careers – Director, School of Post Graduate Studies and Research

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Job Title: Director, School of Post Graduate
Studies and Research
Organisation:  Nkumba University
Duty Station: Nkumba University, Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Vice
Chancellor
About Us:
Nkumba University is a private
chartered University (Legal Notice No. 3 of 2007). Its mission is to provide an
environment that enables the cultivation of Competence, Confidence, Creativity
and Character in the academic, professional and social interaction. The
University is strengthening its management and administrative systems to
enhance both policy initiation and implementation through recruitment of highly
qualified and committed individuals.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
  • Offer
    professional, academic guidance and advice to staff.
  • Coordinate
    and administer all matters related to post graduate research
  • Provide
    a central channel of communication from and to post studies students and
    their supervisors.
  • Develop
    and ensure the implementation of Research Policy at University level.
  • Align,
    review and develop regulations, procedures and practices of post graduate
    studies in Nkumba University.
  • Coordinate
    and manage Research and Publications at Nkumba University.
  • Establish
    academic/professional linkages which support research and post graduate training.
  • Solicit
    funds for training in research.
  • Solicit
    externally funded research projects
  • Prepare
    annual budget for the Directorate and ensure it is incorporated in the
    University general budget.
  • Maintain
    an up to date inventory of all equipment and assets within the
    Directorate.
  • Perform
    any other relevant activity that is pertinent to post graduate studies and
    research Directorate and to the University as may be assigned from time to
    time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should be at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor
  • He/s
    he should hold a Ph D from a recognized Institution.
  • At
    least ten years University teaching experience.
  • At
    least five years experience in research
  • The
    applicant must have held or be holding an administrative responsibility at
    a Senior level
  • Proven
    Research and publication experience as principal Researcher for at least 3
    projects
  • 3
    – 5 recent publications of not less than 5 years.
  • Ability
    and experience in mobilizing funds.
  • Competency
    in computer and information technology
  • Skills
    in research data analysis packages
  • Proven
    ability to administer grants for the Directorate
Age: 35 – 65 years
How to Apply:
All those willing to work in
one of Uganda’s leading higher institutions of learning should please hand
deliver 13 copies of the following documents to the address below OR hand
delivered:
  • Duly
    signed applications indicating telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
  • Detailed
    curriculum vitae.
  • Copies
    of certificates and three sealed letters of reference.
The University Secretary,
Nkumba University,
P.O. Box 237, Entebbe. Uganda.
NB: Please
clearly indicate the post applied for on the envelope (‘‘Application for the
position of ………’’.). Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: 3rd February 2014 by 5:00 p.m.

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