Director — Quality Assurance at Umma University

Job Purpose

The Director — Quality Assurance is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of the University’s quality assurance framework to ensure excellence in teaching, research, community service, and institutional governance. The position oversees institutional quality management systems, academic program reviews, accreditation processes, and compliance with regulatory standards governing higher education institutions, supporting continuous institutional improvement by promoting quality culture and strengthening academic standards

Qualifications Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Quality Assurance, Business Administration, or a related discipline (Bachelor’s in Education, Quality Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration or related discipline).

Professional Qualifications / Membership

• Professional certification in Quality Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or Institutional Quality Assurance is an added advantage.

Relevant Work Experience

• 4 years’ relevant experience in quality assurance, academic administration, monitoring and evaluation, or institutional governance, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Umma University Job Portal (jobs.umma.ac.ke) and attach:

• a detailed curriculum vitae;
• copies of academic and professional certificates;
• contact information for three (3) referees; and
• current salary/income details where applicable.
• Applicants should clearly indicate the position applied for.

Application Deadline: Friday, 4 th September 2026, by close of business