Gwanda State University

Quality Assurance and Enhancement Officers (2 Posts)

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Job Description

Quality Assurance and Enhancement Officers (2 Posts)
Qualifications

1.5.2.1 Post A: Quality Assurance and Enhancement Officer (Engineering Lead) (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Development of fit for purpose Quality Assurance Enhancement (QAE) policies and procedures and monitor implementation and effectiveness of same.

Coordinate and oversee the process for periodic reviews and evaluations, and ensure correct processes are implemented.

Provision of Secretariat services to the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committees.

Manage administration associated with (i) Institutional Audits to include support of the institutional review process and the completion of institutional self-evaluation; (ii) Academic Programmes Accreditation to include new programme validations and programmatic reviews) to include serving as desk reviewer for all programme validations and reviews;

Implement the annual Quality Assurance Handbook evaluation and review process.

Manage the process of ensuring the accuracy of information received

Undertake an annual audit and reconciliation of active programmes.

Establish, monitor and maintain a central library of documentation pertaining to the QAE activities and ensure the consistent application of

a robust version control process.

Act as a point of contact and communication conduit with validating/accreditation bodies as required.

Provide guidance in the development, implementation, monitoring and review of QAE procedures, including developing and delivering training and information sessions for staff.

Keep an accurate record of all approvals and dates in which they are due for their next review.

Maintain the External Examiner Register, and liaise with External Examiners as required and appropriate, including supporting the external examiner induction process

Qualifications and Experience

Five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Master’s Degree in Engineering.

1.5.2.2 Post B: Quality Assurance and Enhancement Officer (Governance and Administration) (1 Post)

Five (5) Ordinary Level including Mathematics and English.

BSc/ BCom Degree in Business Management/ Business Administration.

MSc/ MBA/ MCom Degree in Strategic Management/ Corporate Governance/ Strategic Management and Corporate Governance.

Experience

For both positions, candidates must demonstrate two (2) years’ experience in Public/Private Sector administration, quality assurance and enhancement.

The following are desirable attributes of the successful candidate:

Experience in policy or procedure development and or review;

Experience in delivering training or guidance to others;

Familiarity with ZIMCHE requirements for higher education providers;

Familiarity with the Education 5.0 Philosophy.

How to Apply

Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other
benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
Applications
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified
copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and
curriculum vitae 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 sent to human.resources@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 20 September 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.