KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE
Vision, Mission & Strategy
Lead the formulation and execution of institutional strategic plans.
Set long-term goals for academic quality, campus expansion, financial sustainability, and workforce capacity.
Ensure alignment of all departments with institutional vision and mission.
Policy & Governance
Develop and approve institutional policies affecting academics, finance, HR, administration, and operations.
Chair Executive Leadership Meetings and provide direction to all HODs.
Ensure the college remains compliant with national education standards, labor laws, and governance principles.
ACADEMIC OVERSIGHT (Through Principal & Deans)
Academic Excellence Supervision
Provide top-level oversight of academic quality, teaching standards, and student outcomes.
Hold the Principal accountable for academic performance across all campuses.
Ensure Deans deliver consistent academic outputs, accurate reporting, and departmental efficiency.
Examination & Assessment Accountability
Oversee institutional exam governance through the Principal.
Ensure exam integrity, fairness, and compliance with assessment standards.
Review institutional exam performance reports and take corrective actions.
Curriculum & Program Innovation
Approve creation or revision of academic programs recommended by the Principal.
Support curriculum modernization, digital learning, and training innovations.
Oversee long-term workforce needs and ensure the institution trains for market demand.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE
TVETA, NITA & Regulatory Oversight
Serve as the highest point of accountability for regulatory compliance.
Approve and sign off institutional submissions, renewal documents, audit reports, and inspections.
Ensure the Principal, Deans, and QA teams maintain institutional accreditation compliance.
Quality Assurance Oversight
Lead internal quality assurance strategy and audits.
Ensure all departments consistently meet institutional and regulatory quality standards.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across all campuses.
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Financial Governance
(Through the Head of Finance)
Oversee budgets, financial planning, and institutional financial health.
Approve annual budgets, payroll, procurement plans, and financial policies.Monitor fee collection performance and cost-management strategies.
Resource Allocation
Approve campus resources, staffing levels, and capital expenditure.
Ensure optimal utilization of funds for academic and operational priorities.
Guide decisions on investment, expansion, and strategic projects.
HUMAN RESOURCE OVERSIGHT
HR & Organizational Development
(Through the Head of HR)
Approve recruitment of senior staff (Principal, Deans, HODs).
Ensure fair staff performance management, appraisals, and disciplinary processes.
Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.
Oversee training, development, and succession planning for key roles.
OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
Multi-Campus Administrative Oversight
(Through the College Administrator)
Ensure smooth operations across all campuses.
Oversee campus facilities, safety, procurement, IT, timetabling, and maintenance.
Approve administrative strategies, resource needs, and cross-campus workflows.
Risk Management & Institutional Safety
Identify and mitigate institutional strategic, academic, financial, and operational risks.
Develop emergency and risk response procedures.
PARTNERSHIPS, MARKETING & EXTERNAL RELATIONS
External Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, medical facilities, industry bodies, and sponsors.
Represent the college in national and regional forums.
Oversee internship partnerships through the Principal & Deans.
Marketing, Branding & Growth
(Through the Head of Marketing)
Approve marketing strategies, advertising budgets, and brand campaigns.
Guide student recruitment strategies and enrollment growth plans.
COMMUNICATION & CULTURE BUILDING
Internal Communication
Ensure transparent, timely communication across leadership, staff, and campuses.
Foster a culture of respect, discipline, excellence, and professionalism.
Organizational Culture Leadership
Model the institution's values and high performance standards.
Promote teamwork, collaboration, and shared accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Healthcare, Leadership, or a related field.
2 - 5 years of experience in senior academic, operations, or institutional leadership.
Strong understanding of TVET operations, accreditation, compliance, and academic governance.
Proven ability to lead multi-campus teams and senior managers.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strategic planning & governance
High-level academic leadership
Financial and business acumen
Regulatory and TVET compliance expertise
Strong communication and people leadership
Decision-making and crisis management
Innovation, transformation, and change management
High integrity, discipline, and professionalism