Registrar, Research, Planning & Development Job UOK, Kericho, Kenya

Grade 15 – One (1) Position

UOK/AD/05/01/26

Requirements

• PhD degree in a relevant area plus at least twelve (12) years relevant work experience in administrative work, five (5) of which must have served as a Deputy Registrar grade 14 or its equivalent

OR

• Master’s degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution plus at least eighteen (18) years relevant work experience.
• Member to a professional body
• Registered member of a professional body
• Certificate of participation in trainings/ seminars/conferences/congress/ related to administration, management and governance.
• Computer literate
• Publications in refereed journals will be an added advantage
• Certificate of attendance of at least one Leadership and Governance
• Training Program in a recognized institution

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall organization, control and supervision of administrative functions of the University.
• Responsible for policy formulation, interpretation and implementation of university policies.
• Provide professional advice to the University Management Board on various matters affecting the university/staff
• Responsible for setting and maintenance of high administrative standards in the university
• Responsible for coordinating running of the various departments within the Division.
• Responsible for setting and coordinating implementation of PC targets in the various departments within the division.
• Responsible for the adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS) for the implementation of the performance management system of the various administrative and academic departments within the University
• Responsible for timely submission of reports
• Responsible for the formulation and implementation of the strategic plan
• Responsible for staff recruitment, induction, training & development, appraisal, promotion, transfers and disciplinary matters
• Responsible for the implementation of management decisions
• Responsible for the provision of efficient and transformational leadership within the University
• Responsible for the development and review of policies in line with current trends in the market
• Any other relevant duties as may be assigned to them by the supervisor

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. one (1) copy of application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number for the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

How to Apply

In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic scanned copy of the application in PDF format, with all documents merged into one continuous file, via email to recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke. Both the hard copy and the electronic application must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. (EAT) on Tuesday, 31st August 2026.

All applications to be addressed to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200
KERICHO

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.

N/B: University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of both gender and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants are requested to attach relevant supporting documents.