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Kabale University · Kabale · Full Time · 10 years

Job Summary

To provide academic and administrative leadership to the University for the effective management and efficient use of human and fiscal resources in compliance with the law University Regulations and Strategic Plan.

Education & TrainingFull Time

About Employer

Kabale University (KAB) was established as a not-for-profit community institution in 2002 and it has transformed from a private into a public University. Kabale University is, therefore, a unique institution, enjoying the status of being the first ever institution of its kind in Uganda, to metamorphose from private to public – and having been granted a Charter – the last stage of accreditation by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.

Roles & Responsibilities

Policy and Planning Formulation

  • Spearheads and co-ordinates the development and review of policies, strategic plans, budgets and other interventions designed to achieve growth, academic and professional excellence in university programs

Management and Fiscal Control

  • As the Chief Executive of the University is responsible for maintaining efficiency, effectiveness and good governance of the University
  • Provides efficient leadership to the University through coordinating the effective implementation of strategic management plans and Council decisions
  • ii Directs and supervises the Senior Management Team responsible for the academic, financial and administrative
  • functions of the University and monitors their performance in line with the prescribed performance targets
  • Mobilizes both internal and external resources necessary for the implementation of the University policies, plans and programsv Oversees the acquisition and effective allocation of resource to various University academic bodies and administrative units

Responsibility to Council

  • Is a member of the University Council and presents the University position and recommendations on various issues and challenges requiring Council intervention as prescribed by law
  • Causes to be prepared and submits specific reports to Council as instructed
  • Responsible to the Council for the general conduct and discipline of university staff and students

Responsibility to Senate

  • As Chairperson of the Senate, directs the implementation of Senate decisions

External Liaison

  • Represents the University externally in order to promote awareness and understand^ of the University mission, objectives policies and programs
  • Key spokesperson of the University on all matters

KEY OUTPUTS

  • University policies strategic plans budgets and other interventions developed and implemented
  • Efficient effective and good governance of the University.
  • Timely and effective implementation of strategic plans. Council and Senate decisions
  • Attainment of set performance targets by the Senior Management Team
  • Adequate resources for implementation of the University policies plans and programs
  • Resources acquired and effectively and equitably allocated to various University units
  • Timely and quality reporting on university operations to Council.
  • Good conduct on part of staff and students
  • Senate decisions effectively implemented
  • Positive public awareness and publicity for the University.

Requirements

Education: Should have an earned Ph.D from a reputable University.
Experience: 10 years

Skills:

  • Should be at the rank of at least Associate Professor 
  • Should have excellent record of scholarship, administration teaching and service to the pubic of not less than ten (10) years
  • Should have a strong record of research, publications and postgraduate supervision
  • Should have experience of senior university or equivalent institution leadership at the rank of at least Dean/D rector for at least four (4) years
  • Should have good interpersonal skills
  • Should have proven ability in strategic planning policy development governance and financial management
  • Should have proven experience in international partnerships collaborations and networking
  • Should have ability to mobilize and attract resources and other forms of support for university programs
  • Should have good management communication and negotiation skills

How to Apply

Email: vcsearch@kab.ac.ug

Instructions

1. Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit six hard copies of their application, sealed and dearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR” addressed to: The Secretary to the Search Committee, Kabale University. Kikungiri Campus, Plot 364 Kikungiri Hill. Box 317, Kabale Municipality, Kabale. The application should have the following; a Signed application letter detailed up to date Curriculum Vitae including working contact details Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, national identity card or bio data page of their passport and relevant previous appointment letters Names and contact details of three referees who should be advised to send confidential references directly to the search committee address above The references should cover the following areas the candidates academic credentials, experience leadership, management and administrative skills and personal integrity 2. Electronic applications should have all the above documents scanned into one PDF document and emailed to with the subject dearly marked ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR 3. Applications should reach the address above by 5:00pm on Friday 30th October 2026. Inquiries can be made through the above email indicating subject as INQUIRY or by phone +256 772 485 496 during working hours 5 ONLY Shortlisted applicants shall be contacted in person by 2* December 2026. Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Deadline: 30/10/2026 · Posted: 28/09/2026

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