The University seeks to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Quality Assurance Director. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Academic Registrar, Deans and Heads of Departments in providing strategic leadership for the development, implementation and monitoring of quality assurance systems and frameworks to for academic and institutional... excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, community engagement, research and administrative procedures within the University.

Develop and Implement Quality Assurance policies, frameworks and strategies to ensure academic and operational excellence
Oversee and coordinate the curriculum development and review process
Monitor teaching, learning and assessment processes through structured assessments and evaluations to ensure teaching effectiveness and promote student centricity
Prepare and present reports on quality assurance audits and compliance to inform decision-making processes
Coordinate the Process of accreditation and re-accreditation of academic programmes
Keep updated with the guidelines and policies of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), and other relevant professional bodies, and follow through with the implementation of their recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation requirements, and coordinate preparations for inspections, audits, and external evaluations, including guidelines from professional bodies.
Generate annual budgets for the department for effective resourcing of programmes within the Directorate
Prepare annual and any other reports required by the regulatory and professional bodies.
Monitor teaching effectiveness, student assessment processes, and faculty performance through structured evaluation mechanisms and disseminate findings to management and staff
Oversee performance, productivity and continuous professional development of the staff in the directorate. more

Lead the development and implementation of the procurement strategy in line with the University’s strategic goals and objectives.
Participate in the development, review, implementation and monitoring of compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Develop and implement the annual work plan, preparation of the budget for the office, monitor budget performance and participate in budget... meeting discussions.
Lead competitive bidding processes, including requests for information, proposals and quotations to secure favourable terms and conditions with vendors.
Establish and manage strategic relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure consistent supply of quality products and services.
Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management to ensure the best value for the university.
Manage procurement activities for university projects, equipment, supplies, construction, and other services, ensuring alignment with academic and operational timelines.
Monitor budgets, forecast purchasing needs, and identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards
Implement risk management strategies, including supplier risk assessments and contingency planning.
Maintain accurate records of all procurement transactions and prepare procurement reports to the Executive Director.
Promote environmentally and socially responsible procurement practices in alignment with the university’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals.
Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management. more