Bindura University of Science Education

Director, Quality Assurance

Strategic Management Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Applications arc invited for the following post:
1. Vice Chancellor's Office
1.1 Director, Quality Assurance -Fixed Term Contract (1 Post)
The Director of the University Quality Assurance Department provides vision and strategic leadership in all quality matters in the academic and support sectors of the University. This includes negotiations with different University communities for internal and external quality promotion and assurance processes. The Director represents the interest of quality both in the University and externally and oversees the efficient management and administration of the Quality and Assurance Department and Reports to the Vice Chancellor.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent shall have overall responsibility for the operations of the Quality Assurance Unit and will perform the following tasks:
Oversee the implementation of the University Quality Assurance Policy; Strategic Planning to achieve the objectives of the University Quality Assurance Framework;
Manage the Secretariat of the University Quality Assurance Committee;
Be accountable for implementing the Quality Assurance initiatives, managing its detail and bringing it to successful implementation;
Coordinate and support Quality Assurance and Enhancement of Management Systems across the University;
• Contribute to the identification, development and
promotion of the University's Quality Assurance protocols and mechanisms;
• Lead the development and oversee the
implementation wide-Quality Assurance initiatives and contribute to the formulation of the University's Quality Assurance;
Generate policies and procedures and oversee their implementation and monitoring across the University.
Superintendent the University's Affiliates and Associate institutions, liaise with donors and funding agencies to mobilise financial resources for Quality Assurance activities;
• Co-ordinate the process of accreditation of academic
programmes and any other duties related to Quality Assurance as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice Chancellor;

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have at least:
A Doctoral degree,
Two (2) years' experience in Teaching, Research and Community engagement preferably at Associate Professor Level or above,
Five (5) years' at. senior management level such as a Dean of Faculty or Chairperson of a Department, Demonstrate leadership experience in higher education quality promotion and assurance,
Evidence of in-depth and extensive knowledge of higher education and related quality assurance policies, processes and issues,
Evidence of competence in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and excellent report writing skills,
Research record (consonant with the level of appointment).

How to Apply

Nb: Female Candidates Are Encouraged To apply.
Application Procedures.
Scanned copies in a single continuous file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of Educational certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and CVs giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses should be send to the postal and email address shown below. For more information, kindly visit our website on www.buse.ac.zw/vacancies.

Applications should clearly indicate the "Post" which is being applied for and submitted to:

The Registrar
Bindura University of Science Education
P Bag 1020
BINDURA
Or registrar@buse.ac.zw
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date will be Monday, 12 April 2021.