DEPUTY DIRECTOR of EXAMINATIONS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EXAMINATIONS (INTERNAL)

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the following position.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialization
• 3 years’ experience at Grade 11 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
• Have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• Be registered with, and be active members of professional associations in his/her profession where applicable;

OR

• Master’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• Be registered with, and be active members of professional associations in his/her profession where applicable;

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Examinations

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee all matters related to examinations
• Ensure compliance with the university examinations regulations.
• Advice departments, schools, campuses and senate on matters related to university examinations.
• Promote best practices of examinations administration.
• Guide and advice students and staff on matters related to examinations.
• Induct new staff on matters related to examinations.
• Organize regular in service training for staff in the directorate.
• Ensure University examinations are high quality.
• Safeguard the integrity of examinations in the university.
• Oversee processing of quality and standardized university examinations.
• Develop and maintain technologically based ways of processing university examinations.
• Plan and coordinate setting, proofreading, moderation, marking and administration of university examinations.
• Oversee preparation of university examinations timetable.
• Ensure timely procurement of university examinations materials
• Analyze all examination result and prepare consolidated mark sheets.
• Organize staff induction and briefing on matters related to examination invigilation.
• Prepare result slips, academics transcripts and certificates
• Prepare graduation booklet.
• Ensure effective and timely delivery of examinations services.
• Develop and maintain university examinations bank.
• Advice the Registrar, Academic Affairs on matters related to university examinations.
• Keep examinations records and documents.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the registrar, Academics Affairs.

• Note

  All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.

  Deadline 14th December 2023