Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s. In 1950, the School was upgraded to an Agricultural College offering diploma programmes.

Registrar (Human Capital and Administration) Grade 15 (1 Post) -EU/AFP/2024 – 1007

 Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:

• Must have earned PhD degree in Human Resource Management OR related field
• Must be CHRP or relevant professional qualification.
• Must possess CPS (K)
• Must be a licensed human resource practitioner.
• Must be a member of a relevant professional.
• Must have ten (10) years administrative experience, five (5) of which must be at senior level.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Registrar, Human Capital and Administration shall:

• Report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning) and be responsible for all human resource and administration matters of the University.
• Be the head of the Administration Department and responsible for efficient management of Human Resource and utilization of resources in the Department.
• Facilitate implementation of Human Resources policies in the University.
• Be the Secretary of the University Management Board (UMB) responsible to the Vice Chancellor.
• Advise top management on formulation and evaluation of human resource programmes, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training and development programmes of staff in the University and ensure their implementation.
• Provide secretariat services to Standing Committees of Council and UMB Subcommittees.
• Prepare management briefs for the Vice-Chancellor on policy and management matters.
• Coordinate implementation and management of human resource policies and matters related but not limited to recruitment, training, discipline, industrial relations, registries and records, terms and conditions of service, schemes of service and collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide advice to heads of Departments regarding manpower planning, job analysis, design, recruitment and selection of staff.
• Ensure processing of staff engagement/disengagement is done in accordance with the approved policies.
• Coordinate all administration functions in the University including performance contracting, ISO, staff performance appraisal and Human Resources Information Systems.
• Ensure proper health and safety working conditions as provided for in applicable laws.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (AFP) from time to time or any other officer authorized by the Vice-Chancellor.

Terms of service

The incumbent shall hold office on a contract period of five (5) years and will be eligible for reappointment for a further one term subject to satisfactory performance in accordance with terms and conditions of serviceas approved by the Council from time to time.