Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Organisation: Victoria University
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Victoria University is a state-of-the- art world class cosmopolitan university located in the heart of Kampala with a multi-cultural student population and are licensed and accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), offering the best practical and high-quality education in the regional markets. Victoria University stands out as a pivot of academic excellence, with a fresh and intellectually thriving environment that nurtures critical and progressive thinkers. Our programmes include: – Foundation Program; Certificate & Short Courses, Diploma Courses; Under Graduate Programs, Executive & Professional Programs such as IP3 Accredited Certifications.
Job Summary: Provide overall leadership in quality assurance and best practices to the department and the university by monitoring and ensuring uniform standards and spearheading the development and implementation of university-wide quality assurance initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Link the University to national and international universities, organizations, and agencies/associations engaged in quality assurance innovations and initiatives in line with the university’s strategic plan.
- Formulate, the framework and tools for assessment of academic staff teaching quality by students and peers, and disseminate results to relevant academic staff, management, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and guide quality assurance of the academic and administrative services across the university.
- Ensure that the university has reliable controls for quality assurance in all its operations.
- Keep the University Council, Management and Vice Chancellor informed about quality assurance matters.
- Provide accurate and reliable data to the senior management team for various purposes such as submission to the Government of Uganda, NCHE, other regulatory bodies, and external audit teams when necessary.
- Serve in the University Senate as a member.
- Support the process of assessing the university’s compliance with the approved relevant policies, regulations and laws and ensure the provision of feedback on various quality assurance matters.
- Responsible for the operational, management, and support of academic standards and quality ii) enhancements across the University.
- Initiate the institutional review Programme, self and peer assessment, and design strategies for managing and enhancing quality in line with the University’s quality assurance policy.
- Provide professional advice to the council and other university decision making organs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or Education Management from a recognized institution.
- An Honours Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution of higher learning.
- A postgraduate qualification in management is an added advantage.
- A certificate in any of the following will be an added advantage:
- ISO Standards
- Total Quality Management Systems (TQMS)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Experience in curriculum development, education evaluation, and/or research will be an added advantage.
Experience
- Must have an excellent record of administration and/or teaching/ research and service in the Private sector, of not less than eight (8) years, three (3) of which must be at a senior managerial level.
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks and standards.
- Analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Capability to operate in multi-disciplinary environments.
How to Apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements for the above position should submit soft copies of the application together with the following;
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of academic transcripts, certificates and professional qualifications.
- Evidence of appointment to the relevant teaching/research positions, supervision of graduate students, and community service undertaken.
- Names and addresses of three referees who should be advised to send reference letters directly to the Human Resource Manager under confidential cover.
Submissions should be sent in soft copies to the following address;
The Human Resource Manager,
Victoria University
P.O. Box 30688 Kampala – Uganda
Email: humanresourcemanager@vu.ac.ug
Deadline: 4th July 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.