Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Council of the University of Zambia (UNZA) intends to appoint a Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovations). The Council through the Search Committee therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for these positions.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
The University of Zambia (UNZA) is the first public institution of higher leaming which was established by the University of Zambia Act no. 66 of 1965. Currently, UNZA is regulated by the Higher Education Act No.4 of 2013, as read together with the Higher Education (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 2021. It has two campuses both of which are situated in Lusaka. The main Campus is situated on the Great East Road, 9 km from the Lusaka City Centre while the Ridgeway Campus is on John Mbita Road, 4 km South East of Lusaka.
The University of Zambia is the leading Higher Education Institution in Zambia and one of the market leaders in the provision of higher education in the region. It has thirteen (13) Schools, three (3) Directorates, three (3) Institutes and offices in ten (10) Provincial Centres. The University has a staff complement of 2000 employees comprising of 900 academic staff and 1100 non-academic staff. The student population stands at more than 18,000 in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The University's programmes and activities are driven by its motto of "Service and Excellence".

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chairperson of the University Council, the Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for planning. organising, co-ordinating and directing the operations of the University as directed by the University Council and in accordance with the Higher Education Act No.4 of 2013, as read together with the Higher Education (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 2021. The incumbent shall be responsible for, among others, the following:
a) Overseeing the formulation, implementation and review of all University Policies and the Strategic Plan. b) Overseeing the operations of the University in all its core functions of teaching, research and community service, and ensuring effective risk management.
c) Serving as Chairperson of the University of Zambia Senate, Procurement Committee, Executive Management Committee and any other appropriate management committees
d) Presiding over employee performance management and leading in building a competent, experienced and motivated workforce.
e) Ensuring that the operations of the University comply with all the University Policies and applicable national laws.
f) Overseeing the process of budgeting and leading in the mobilisation of resources required for the operations of the University, and ensuring that resources are utilised prudently.
a) Presiding over graduation ceremonies of the University.
h) Fostering high value linkages and managing all stakeholders 1)Representing the University at various local and intemational fora
Ensuring the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports and submitting the same to the University Council.

Qualifications and Experience
a) Grade 12 certificate or its equivalent
b) Bachelor's degree in any relevant field from a reputable University.
c) Master's degree in any relevant field from a reputable University:
d) Eamed PhD in any relevant field or its equivalent:
e) Must be at the level of Professor
f) Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualifying experience in University education or equivalent Institution, with a distinguished track record of successful senior Management experience in higher education and/or relevant corporate Institutions:
g) Personal and professional integrity with a distinguished track record of successful senior management experience in higher education and/or relevant professional field;
h) A strong record of academic leadership and personal achievement in both teaching and research;
i) Experience in financial management, investment, business, budgeting, resource mobilization as well as short, medium and long term planning for organizational operations; &
j) Must have proof of valid membership to a professional body;

Key Attributes and Skills
a) High level of energy, drive and initiative;
b) Emotional stability and ability to balance the requirements of different stakeholders of the University; c) Visionary with ability to inspire others;
d) Self-motivated and a team player;
e) Receptive to change and ability to manage change:
1) Must be computer literate;
g) Must not have any criminal record.

Tenure
The appointment of the Vice-Chancellor shall be for an initial period of five (5) years.

Remuneration
A competitive remuneration package shall be offered to the successful candidate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence and should comprise a curriculum vitae, copies of certified/validated qualifications and such other material as the applicant may wish to submit. The CV must give full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and work experience, date of availability, telephone number, e-mail address, names and addresses of three professional referees. Position/s applied for must be clearly indicated on the applications which should be addressed to:
The Chairperson of the Search Committee
C/O Office of the Registrar The University of Zambia Great East Road Campus
PO Box 32379 Lusaka Zambia
Telephone:+260-211-251593
Email: searchcommittee@unza.zm 
The Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 7th March, 2023.
The University of Zambia is an equal opportunity Employer



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