Director, Quality Assurance and Accreditation Jobs at The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

Job Title: Director, Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Organization: The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director

About NCHE:
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) was established under "The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001” for regulating and guiding the establishment and management of institutions of higher learning, regulating the quality of higher education, equating of qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Is in charge of the QA/ACC Department;
-Plans and directs all activities within QA/ACC Department;
-Prepares budgets for the QA/ACC Department; 5. Advises the Executive and Deputy Executive Director on all matters of QA/ACC within NCHE;
-Reviews and sets standards for Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions in consultation with Executive and Deputy Executive Director;
-Devises strategies on how to promote national interest in courses of study and professional qualifications among the different types of institutions of higher learning;
-Develops any such innovative ideas to enhance the performance and quality of all matters of QA/ACC functions within NCHE;
-Reviews and investigates complaints relating to higher education institutions and devises appropriate course of action;
-Develops and constantly updates acceptable quality indicators for institutions of higher education in Uganda;
-Promotes research activities and publications within the QA/ACC Department;
-Carries out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by his/her supervisors.

Expected Outputs:

-Departmental budget reports:
-Work activity plans:
-Departmental evaluation reports showing targets achieved;
-Documented developmental strategies
-Documented policies and procedures of accreditation;
-Effectively implemented quality testing mechanisms to ensure Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions meet the minimum standards;
-Publications in respective periodicals.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-Holds a PhD in a relevant discipline from a recognized University;
-Must have taught in a university for at least 5 years at the level of a Senior Lecturer and above;
-Have a minimum of 2 publications in peer -reviewed journal articles;
-Experience as a Dean is an added advantage;
-Must be ICT literate;
-Good communication and interpersonal skills;
-Knowledge of Project Management is desirable;
-Knowledge of International Standards Organizations (ISO) is desirable.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send seven sealed copies of: an application letter; in up to date and detailed CV including names and contacts of three credible referees; copies of academic qualifications; and any other relevant documents. Applications should be submitted during office hours (9.00am - 5.00pm) to: The Director, Human Resource and Administration, National Council for Higher Education Plot 34, Cavers Crescent P.O. Box 76, Kyambogo Uganda, East Africa.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the expiry If the application submission deadline.

Deadline: Monday, 21st October 2013