- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Senior level
Job Description/Requirements
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Great Lakes University of Kisumu is a fully chartered university with its main campus located beyond Mamboleo on the Kisumu - Miwani Road. GLUK has two other campuses: Kisumu Town Campus, and Nairobi Campus.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualification & Competencies RequiredHave an earned PhD degree from a University recognized in KenyaBe a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognized University in KenyaHave at least ten (10) years’ experience in Senior Management positionsA minimum of eight (8) years spent in a supervisory/leadership role within an institution of higher learning.Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.vibrant networking individual, understanding organization development skills entrepreneurial acumen and business process re-engineering competencies.Applicants to address Cover letter, CV and testimonials indicating the position applied for to:Vice Chancellor.Great Lakes University of Kisumu P.O Box 2224-40100Kisumu.Send via mail to hr@gluk.ac.ke Email subject line to read the position applied for.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Enhance the University’s research profile, its research performance and its culture of research excellence, innovation and quality research training;2. Identify niche areas of research in which the university has the potential to be an international leader;3. Foster (in consultation with the VC) collaborations and partnerships with government, industry and the research community in Kenya, the region and globally to deliver quality research and innovation projects that have greatest impact on policy, practice and community life;4. Provide strategic and creative leadership in advancing research, innovation and development agenda of the university;5. Develop and oversee implementation of the University Research, Innovation and Development Plan6. Develop and implement comprehensive resource mobilization strategies and lead fundraising fforts to secure grants, sponsorships, and other sources of funding to advance the University’s research, innovation, and development programmes.7. Support faculty, researchers, and graduate students in identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals, and disseminating research findings through publications and presentations.8. Enhance and coordinate joint University-Industry-Community initiatives to strengthen the multiple functional responsibilities of teaching, research and development;9. Collaborate with senior leadership, academic departments, and external partners to align research, innovation, and development activities with the University’s mission, vision, purpose, core values, and strategic plan.10. Create and maintain collaboration and linkages locally and internationally for research and innovation programmes by cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, foundations, corporations, and other stakeholders in line with the University’s mission and vision.11. Develop and maintain research infrastructure, facilities, and resources to support the needs of faculty, researchers, and students engaged in research activities across diverse disciplines.12. Facilitate the dissemination and communication of research findings through publications, presentations, conferences, and other scholarly activities, as well as engaging with policymakers, practitioners, and the public to translate research into practice.13. Cultivate an innovation ecosystem within the university by supporting entrepreneurship, startup incubation, and technology commercialization efforts among students, faculty, and staff.14. Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of research, innovation, and development initiatives, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and excellence; and15. Perform any other duties that may be delegated or assigned to him/her by the Vice Chancellor, University Management and the Senate.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Budgeting, financial planning, Research planning, Research and development, Decision making, Leadership skills, Performance monitoring and evaluation
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education
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