Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• PhD in relevant area of specialization
• 3 years’ experience at Grade 11 within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
• Have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• Be registered with, and be active members of professional associations in his/her profession where applicable;

OR

• Master’s Degree in a relevant area of specialization
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Have demonstrable competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journals publications, university level books as well as project grants and awards;
• Be registered with, and be active members of professional associations in his/her profession where applicable;

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Examinations

Duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee all matters related to examinations
• Ensure compliance with the university examinations regulations.
• Advice departments, schools, campuses and senate on matters related to university examinations.
• Promote best practices of examinations administration.
• Guide and advice students and staff on matters related to examinations.
• Induct new staff on matters related to examinations.
• Organize regular in service training for staff in the directorate.
• Ensure University examinations are high quality.
• Safeguard the integrity of examinations in the university.
• Oversee processing of quality and standardized university examinations.
• Develop and maintain technologically based ways of processing university examinations.
• Plan and coordinate setting, proofreading, moderation, marking and administration of university examinations.
• Oversee preparation of university examinations timetable.
• Ensure timely procurement of university examinations materials
• Analyze all examination result and prepare consolidated mark sheets.
• Organize staff induction and briefing on matters related to examination invigilation.
• Prepare result slips, academics transcripts and certificates
• Prepare graduation booklet.
• Ensure effective and timely delivery of examinations services.
• Develop and maintain university examinations bank.
• Advice the Registrar, Academic Affairs on matters related to university examinations.
• Keep examinations records and documents.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the registrar, Academics Affairs.