The College of Basic and Applied Sciences
shall advance the objectives of each of its constituent Units and shall in particular:
1. Develop world-class scientists to meet national and global developmental needs
through quality teaching, learning, research, innovation and extension;
2. Enhance employee capacity through systematic staff development programmes;
3. Enhance research capabilities of staff for increased output in teaching and
publications;
4. Develop effective processes for public engagement through extension services,
policy development and advocacy; and
5. Create a congenial environment for teaching research and student learning
experiences.
DUTIES
1. The Director is responsible for providing leadership to the Institute and for
maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in accordance with the
policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may
be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the Institute Management
Committee.
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2. The Director is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the
Institute are duly carried out by members of the Institute.
3. The Director is also responsible for the general administration of the Institute in
respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework
of University policy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate must:
a. Be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person
from industry eligible for that position.
b. Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of
teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines.
c. Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to
promote a collegial working environment in the School.
d. Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
e. Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the
School.
SALARY
Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and
responsibility allowance.
TENURE
The person appointed as Director must be able to hold office for a period of three
years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board, before
reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years, and may be eligible for reappointment for a further term of up to three years.