Exciting Career Opportunities – Apply Now! | External Advert No. 2/2024

The Office of the University Secretary at Kabale University (KAB) is pleased to announce a call for applications from qualified and passionate individuals for various positions under External Advert No. 2/2024.

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JOB TITLE : LECTURER-LITERATURE
Salary Scale  : PU6.1TNSc
No. of posts : 01
Serial. No. :  EXT AD 01/2/2024
Responsible to : Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline
• Should have a Bachelors Degree in a relevant Discipline

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

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JOB TITLE : DEPUTY ACADEMIC REGISTRAR (Re-advertised)
Salary Scale: PU4
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.:  EXT AD 02/2/2024
Responsible to: Academic Registrar
Responsible for : Senior Assistant Academic Registrars

 PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To deputise the Academic Registrar in supporting the administration and organisation of all academic matters including admission, undergraduate studies, postgraduate studies, examinations, research and publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Academic Registrar in planning and coordinating curriculum development for all programs and courses taught at the University and affiliate institutions of higher learning.
• Supports the Academic Registrar in managing the implementation of academic policies and procedures approved by Council.
• Coordinates the management of admission of students and advises the Academic Registrar on compliance to University policies and procedures on admissions.
• Supports the Academic Registrar in coordinating management of lectures, examinations, arranging for engagement of External Examiners and release of results in accordance with approved policies and schedules.
• Supports the Academic Registrar in organising graduation ceremonies.
• Supports the Academic Registrar in organising meetings and providing secretariat services to academic related Boards/ Committees instituted by Senate.
• Manages and assessing the performance of lower level staff in the Office of the Academic Registrar.
• Mentors, coaches and counsels staff in the Office of the Academic Registrar.
• Supervises the proper management of records relating to admissions and academics.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Masters degree from a recognized Institution.
• An earned PhD is an added advantage.
• Should have a minimum of eight (8) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Assistant Registrar in a recognised academic institution.
• Should have strong leadership and communication skills.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have a track record of high integrity.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

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JOB TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER
Salary Scale: PU 6.2NTNSc
No. of Posts: 01
Serial. No. : EXT AD 03/2/2024
Responsible to: Senior Quality Assurance Officer
Responsible for:  Assistant Quality Assurance Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To undertake quality assurance evaluation, including inspections, of the University’s teaching, learning, research and community service environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiles data or information for developing or reviewing quality assurance tools.
• Monitors compliance to the established quality assurance framework and other legal, policy and strategic requirements and programs.
• Provides technical support to the various academic and administrative units in the implementation or enhancement of quality assurance systems within the University.
• Undertakes the conduct of quality assurance and quality enhancement activities of the University.
• Prepares and submits quality and inspection reports and reports on feedback from the various units of the University.
• Provides technical support to University units in dealing with challenges arising after implementation of quality programs.
• Sensitizes, educates and trains both staff and other relevant Stakeholders in Quality Management Systems.
• Analyses cumulative quality assessments and advises the Senior Quality Assurance Officer accordingly.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have Masters degree from a recognized institution.
• Should have at least three (3) years’ experience in rating and assessment gained from a recognized University and should be at the rank of at least Assistant Lecturer.
• Should have good communication and people skills.
• Should have demonstrated an acceptable level of personal integrity in service.
• Should be computer literate / IT skills are a must.

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Post Title: MARKETING AND BRANDING OFFICER (Re-advertised)
Salary Scale: PU 6.2
No. of Posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 04/2/2024
Responsible to: Senior Communications & Branding Officer
Responsible for:  Assistant Communications & Branding Officer

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLE

• Brand Asset Management: Maintaining a consistent, corporate, unique identity with the use of University colors, brand elements such as the logo and their placements, etc
• Coordinate with other University web unit managers to ensure brand consistence e.g. E-learning, Library site, Research IDR site, etc
• Promotional content graphics design (flyers, booklets, cards etc)
• Support in multimedia broadcast of University events (graduation, public lectures, conferences etc)
• Support the University academic units in sourcing or creating multimedia content for promotion, communication and other purposes.
• Coordination with other specialists e.g web administrator in the website graphics design and improvement.
• Development of the marketing tactical plans and execution tactics for the department
• Developing the department’s marketing campaigns
• Developing the university digital marketing plans and coordinating the campaigns with the senior communications officer.
• Conducting market intelligence and surveys to inform policy.
• Designing of the University newsletter and contributing content to it.
• Multimedia content development for the website and other platforms (video & audio visual), Videos, etc
• Routinely monitor uploads on the University website and advise the superiors

 PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

• Must have Masters in either Marketing, Business Administration (Marketing specialization) or related Branding studies.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Marketing) or related course (BCOM, BSc Marketing, International Business Management).

• Should have three (3) years experience in marketing from a reputable organization.

• Demonstrated experience of having worked in an academic institution or dynamic marketing environment.
• High event management skills
• A demonstrated understanding of the digital marketing environment

• Proven skills in timely delivery on assigned duties.
• Experience in tactical operation policy and strategy

• Should have good interpersonal and effective communication skills.

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You should submit your applications to the University through the following address not later than 6^th September, 2024 at 5 pm.

University Secretary,
Kabale University
Kikungiri Campus
P.O Box 317,
Kabale.

OR

Kabale University Kampala Liaison Office
3rd Floor, Reev House, Plot 515,
Bombo Road, Wandegeya -Kampala.

OR

Submit your application online by emailing your documents to careers@kab.ac.ug.

 Note:

• Those who had applied for the posts of Deputy Academic Registrar and Marketing & Branding Officer need not to reapply.
• Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
•  Applicants shall be subjected to background check.

“Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Organization”