Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and continually improves the quality management systems of the University in conformity with nationally and universally accepted standards.
  
• Supports in the design, development and review of the quality assurance framework, policies, guidelines, strategies, tools, Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) and systems in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  
• Develops and maintains links with appropriate regulatory bodies, external agencies and networks with other higher education institutions on quality assurance.
  
• Provides technical and professional support to various academic and administrative units in the implementation and enhancement of quality assurance systems in the University.
  
• Organizes and participates in the sensitization, education and training of both staff and other stakeholders in quality management systems and standards.
  
• Supports in preparation of periodic reports on quality assurance inaccordance with the University’s quality assurance policy.
  
• Conduct audits, surveys and assessments to evaluate compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures and recommend corrective and preventive actions
  
• Investigates quality issues, non-conformances, and client complaints, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  
• Support in communicating quality management targets, shortfalls, remedial measures and improved processes and procedures.
  
• Monitors and evaluates quality assurance requirements for teaching, learning, research and community outreach and advise accordingly.
  
• Ensures that the University’s academic programs are continually updated and validated.

Requirements

• Shall hold a minimum ofMaster’s degree in Education, Managementrelated courses, social sciences, health sciences or related courses from a recognized institution.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Management related courses, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or related courses from a recognized institution
  
• Shall have at least three (3) years working experience at the level of Quality Assurance Officer in a reputable institution.
  
• Should have knowledge in program development, accreditation and approval processes of academic programs.
  
• Should have knowledge in national, regional and international standards, norms and practices relating to quality assurance standards of Education in Institutions of higher learning.
  
• Should be proficient in the use of information technology
  
• Should be a person of impeccable integrity.
  
• The applicant should be below the age of 55 years at the time of application.