Vice-Chancellor of the University

Job Description

The Director is the Head of the DICTS and reports to the Vice-Chancellor through the Registrar for overseeing the viable functioning of the DICTs within the University. Developing policies, programmes and schedules that include privacy and security for academic and administrative information processing and computer services to meet goals and objectives of the University

Developing, direct and manage all computing and IT strategic plans of the University

Providing leadership for the development of a progressive IT environment within the University and all satellite campuses

Overseeing the development of the University's IT investment, advise senior management on strategic systems conversions and integration in support of institutional goals and objectives

Overseeing the design and facilitating the integration of sound IT architecture, technology standards and best practices in the University

Ensuring the identification and installation of appropriate and progressive IT infrastructure that can support administration (e.g, network application software, storage system, IT Security, Server platforms, communication lines, equipment etc) and

Interacting with University Management on implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software as far as the capture, storage, processing and communication line are concerned

Requirements

• Possess any of the following: MBA/M.Sc/PHil in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Telecommunications/Management Information Systems etc
• Be a member in good standing of a relevant and recognised professional body
• Have served as Deputy Director in a University and
• Have at least 10 years post-qualification working experience as a Senior Member

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit their applications and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents and a three-page vision statement (completed application documents should be 10 copies each) to: Applicants should request 3 referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address.