Job Description

The Position:

• The Vice-Chancellor is the academic and administrative head of the University and is accountable to Council.
• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief disciplinary officer of the University and has authority over members of staff and the student body, subject to the statutes of the University.
• The Vice-Chancellor  is  responsible  for the   promotion   of quality   higher education and research and the provision of academic and admtnistrative leadership.   
• He/She should be capable of meeting challenges posed by inadequate infrastructure and an institution in its early stages of growth.
• The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for setting and implementing the agenda within the University's strategic plans; initiating new directions in the academic development of the University; and protecting the integrity of the University's processes.
• The Vice-Chancellor is the public face of the University and represents the University to the outside world.

Terms of Appointment:

• To be determined by the University Council consistent with the University's Act and Statutes
• Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are very attractive.

Required Skills or Experience

The Person Must:

• Be a full Professor
• Be of unblemished character and have a high degree of personal integrity.
• Be a distinguished scholar of international repute who can inspire, direct and motivate staff.
• Have leadership qualities and must display creativity in vision.
• Have mature and sober judgment.
• Possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and must be a team player.
• Have good business sense, and the ability to manage resources to achieve set goals.
• Have exceptional fund raising abilities.
• Be able to complete a four-year term before the compulsory retiring age