College Secretary Jobs – Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Job Title:     College
Secretary
Organisation: Uganda
Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: 
Uganda
Reports to:
Principal
About US:
Uganda Christian
University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was
promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained
clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local
chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The
Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the
College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,
the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the
higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well.
Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Provide professional leadership and guidance in the delivery of
    legal, administrative and medical support services.
  • The Secretary will act as the custodian for Council/College
    policies, statutes, decisions and provide advice on their interpretation
    and implementation at the University College.
  • Support the Principal in accounting for revenue and expenditure of
    the University
  • Co-ordinate the procurement of goods and services and ensure that
    all contractual obligations are fulfilled in accordance with procurement
    procedures
  • Ensure conformity to policy guidelines in recruitment of personnel
    and take an active role in formulation of administrative policies
  • Monitor and track the utilization of capital and operational
    expenditure against approved plans and budget
  • Ensure letters of appointment and employment contracts are issued
    and renewed in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Principal or Deputy Principal in the general
    administration of the University
  • Ensure efficient provision of medical services through supervision
    of the service providers.
  • Serve as Secretary to the College governing Council, Cabinet,
    Administrative Management and Procurement Committee
  • Assist the Principal in looking after the College estate
  • Supervise the Bursar, the Estates Officer, Clinical Officer and Dean
    of Students
  • Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the
    Principal or Deputy Principal.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a Master’s degree from a recognized
    institution of higher learning.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Public Administration or Education.
  • At least five years of proven administrative work experience years
    in an institution of higher learning.
  • Should be a team leader with strong administrative, organizational
    and planning skills
  • Must be committed and practicing Christian of an Anglican Faith.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send two (2) copies of an
application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, three references
and two (2) copies of certified academic and professional certificates and
transcripts
All online
applications must be sent in one PDF attachment.
Either to:
The Human Resource
Officer
Bishop Barham
University College
P.O. Box 613, Kabale
Email:
hro@bbuc.ucu.ac.ug
OR to:
The Director, Human
Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian
University
P.O. Box 4, Mukono,
Pilkington Building
Email:
jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Deadline: 20th December 2018 by 5:00pm
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