Deputy Registrar

About the role

The University of Malawi is recruiting a Deputy Registrar to oversee and coordinate projects, estates, records and office administrative functions so that all university activities run smoothly. The post also involves supporting the Registrar when required.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop and review administrative policies, plans, strategies, procedures, guidelines, regulations and budgets.
• Assist management in preparing strategic plans in line with the University of Malawi Act No. 18 of 2019, the UNIMA strategic plan and other university policies.
• Help implement general, operational and academic regulations, especially regarding staff, students and quality assurance.
• Advise line managers and committees on governance, operations and academic regulation.
• Coordinate and monitor office services, security, fleet management and outsourced services such as legal matters.
• Provide secretarial support to committees and oversee record management.
• Monitor health care and other staff welfare services.
• Oversee development and maintenance projects and estate leasing.
• Take part in organising and monitoring university ceremonies and events, and help promote the university's image.
• Act as deputy to the Registrar when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience in higher education in a managerial position.
• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or Human Resources, with 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in a competitive university registry, is an added advantage.

What we offer

• A four-year renewable contract based on satisfactory performance under the UNIMA performance management system.
• Benefits accruing to the position according to UNIMA prevailing rates.

To apply, submit a letter of application, copies of certificates and a detailed CV with three traceable referees by 19 January 2024.