Employment Opportunity: Vice Chancellor, Kabale University

Career Opportunities

Kabale University invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and distinguished individuals for the position of Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor serves as the University’s chief executive and provides overall academic and administrative leadership, ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources in accordance with the law, University Regulations and the University’s Strategic Plan.

JOB TITLE: Vice Chancellor
Salary Scale: PU1
Responsible to: Chancellor and the University Council
Responsible for:
Directly: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration), University Secretary, Academic Registrar, University Librarian, Dean of Students, Chief Internal Audit, Chief Quality Assurance, Deputy Chief Communications, Branding & Marketing, Religious Leaders (as provided in the Constitution), Principal Gender Officer, Senior Assistant Secretary/Personal Assistant, Senior Administrative Officer, Senior Research Officer
Indirectly: University Bursar, Deans of Faculties or Schools, Directors of Institutes, Colleges or other academic bodies

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. 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.
  2. Management and Fiscal Control
    1. As the Chief Executive of the University is responsible for maintaining efficiency, effectiveness and good governance of the University.
    2. Provides efficient leadership to the University through coordinating the effective implementation of strategic management plans and Council decisions.
    3. 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.
    4. Mobilizes both internal and external resources necessary for the implementation of the University policies, plans and programs.
    5. Oversees the acquisition and effective allocation of resource to various University academic bodies and administrative units.
  3. Responsibility to Council
    1. 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.
    2. Causes to be prepared and submits specific reports to Council as instructed.
    3. Responsible to the Council for the general conduct and discipline of University staff and students.
  4. Responsibility to Senate
    As Chairperson of the Senate, directs the implementation of Senate decisions.
  5. External Liaison
    1. Represents the University externally in order to promote awareness and understanding of the University mission, objectives, policies and programs.
    2. Key spokesperson of the University on all matters.

KEY OUTPUTS

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

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Should have an earned Ph.D. degree from a reputable University
  2. Should be at the rank of at least Associate Professor.
  3. Should have excellent record of scholarship, administration, teaching, and service to the public of not less than ten (10) years.
  4. Should have a strong record of research, publications, and postgraduate supervision.
  5. Should have experience of senior university leadership at the rank of at least Dean/Director for at least five (5) years.
  6. Should have good interpersonal skills.
  7. Should have proven ability in strategic planning, policy development, governance and financial management
  8. Should have proven experience in international partnerships, collaborations and networking
  9. Should have ability to mobilize and attract resources and other forms of support for university programs
  10. Should have good management, communication and negotiation skills

MODE OF APPLICATION

  1. Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit six hard copies of their application, sealed and clearly 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,
    P.O. Box 317,
    Kabale Municipality, Kabale.

    The application should have the following:

    1. Signed application letter
    2. Detailed up to date Curriculum Vitae including working contact details
    3. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, national identity card or bio data page of their passport and relevant previous appointment letters
    4. 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 candidate’s 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 vcsearch@kab.ac.ug with the subject clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR
  3. Applications should reach the address above by 5:00pm on Friday 30th October 2026.
  4. 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 2nd December 2026.

Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
THE UNIVERSITY WITHOUT WALLS

Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the full job advertisement for comprehensive information on the duties, responsibilities, person specifications and application requirements before submitting their applications.

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