1. Plans, develops, implement and continually improves the quality management systems of the university in conforming with the universally accepted standards.

2. Provide technical and professional support to the various academic and administrative units in the implementation or enhancement of quality assurance systems within the university.

3. Oversees the university’s response to and implementation of council policies and decisions.

4. Communicates quality management targets shortfalls, remedial measures and improved processes and procedures to management.

5. Develop and support the quality assurance teams in their undertakings and oversees the quality assurance and quality enhancement activities of the university.

6. Carry out guidance and advisory role to all departments and encourage them to develop good practices in regard to Quality Assurance.

7. Develop and review the quality assurance framework for approval by council; or other relevant decision-making organs of the university.

8. Support Academic Registra’s Office to establish a data base for programmes accredited.

9. Prepare and submit to the vice chancellor periodic reports on quality assurance audits in accordance with the university quality assurance policies.

10. Advise on and monitor the quality assurance requirements for the University’s core activities in teaching, learning, research and community outreach programs.

11. Conduct institutional, academic and support services audits from time to time.

12. Conduct trainings for staff in line with the NCHE and Uganda Statutory Instruments for Universities.

13. Conduct tracer studies (in close collaboration with the office of the Academic Registra).

14. Benchmark with other institutions for quality assurance.

15. Assesssing the quality of learning materials, equipment and apparatus.

16. Any other duties to assigned to you by your immediate supervisor.

Key Outputs
a) Reports on the following activities/ Programs;
– Academics / program accreditation
– Staff training
– Tracer studies
b) Quality Assurance framework
c) Revised and an up to date Quality Assurance policy.
d) Quality standards indicators developed in all departments.
e) Assessment of quality learning equipment and facilities done.
Qualification:

• Masters Degree in Educational Planning and Management or Masters Degree in any other relevant field. Post graduate Qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation would be an added advantage
Experience:

• At least five (5) years experience in a similar position in a busy and diversified organization (preferably a University environment)
Age: 35 years and above

Please submit an application cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae, as well as any links to any publications you may wish us to consider. 6 recent colored passport size photos and six Cerified Copies of academic transcripts and certificates should be attached and it be in blue print

Applications should be hand delivered or posted to Kumi University addressed to:

The:

Chairperson, Appointments and Disciplinary Committee

Kumi University

P.O. Box, 178, Kumi