Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Registrar
Employment Opportunity
The Lusaka Environmental Health University (LEHU) is a newly established University located at Plot No. 34774 Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media, Lusaka that opens its academic doors in 2022. It is a specialized research-based university offering training in three academic programmes: BSc in Environmental Health, BSc in Public Health and BSc in Occupational Health and Safety.

Position Of Registrar
LEHU herewith invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacancy of University Registrar.

Job Purpose
As Chief Administrator of the University, the Registrar is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the general administration of the University in line with the requirements and the policies and procedures approved by the University Council.

Principal Accountabilities:
• Direct all functions pertaining to general administration and human resources management of the University.
• Plan and Coordinate University Council Corporate affairs/business.
• Plan and Coordinate Senate business efficiently.
• Direct functions pertaining to student registration, admissions, administration of examinations and general academic affairs of the University.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and availability of legal services to the University Council and Administration.
• Serve as custodian of University policies and regulations.
• Facilitate the development and review of University policies and regulations.
• Plan and ensure provision of safety, health and security services to the University Community.
• Plan and direct the development, utilization and maintenance of infrastructure in order to ensure an acceptable learning and living environment in the University.
• Provide guidance and advice on matters of business ethics and good governance to all stakeholders in the University.
• Ensure timely, effective and efficient dissemination of information about the University internally and externally.
• Plan and direct the implementation of departmental budgets.
• Supervise subordinate staff and ensure that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff.
• Ensure the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.
• Maintaining a conducive work atmosphere in order for teaching and learning to take place effectively and efficiently.
• Carry out all lawful directives issued by the Vice-Chancellor

Qualifications
• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or Educational Administration.
• Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or Educational Administration.
• A doctoral degree either a DSc, PhD, DBA will be an added advantage.

Experience And Skills
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience in University administration or corporate management.
• If work experience has been at a University, the applicant should have served as a Senior Assistant Registrar or Deputy Registrar for a minimum of six (6) years.
• A track record of managing institutions/organizations with large numbers of diverse professional disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and find solutions.

Professional Membership
• Must have proof of membership to a professional organization or association.
TENURE OF OFFICE
A two (02) year contract will be offered to a successful candidate. However, subsequent contract offers may be granted upon satisfactory performance by the job holder.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements should apply enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae (CV), certified copies of educational qualifications, Validation Certificates of all professional degrees certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZQA), names and addresses of three traceable references including their contact address, telephone and e-mail details. Applications to be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor Lusaka Environmental Health University P.O. Box 50902, RW Ridgeway Lusaka All applications to be emailed to: enquiries@lehu.edu.zm  Closing date: 28th February, 2022. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Lusaka Environmental Health University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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