Qualifications

• Five ‘O’ Levels including Mathematics and English, and a
• BSc / BCom Degree in Business Management/Business Administration
• MSc / MCom Degree in Strategic Management / Corporate Governance / Strategic Management and Corporate Governance

Experience 

For all positions candidates must demonstrate two (2) years University teaching OR University administration OR University quality assurance and enhancement experience OR two (2) years’ experience with an accreditation or validation body.

The following are desirable attributes of the successful candidate:

• Experience in policy or procedure development and or review;
• Experience in delivering training or guidance to others;
• Familiarity with ZIMCHE requirements for higher education providers;
• Familiarity with the Education 5.0 Philosophy.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Development of fit for purpose QAE policies and procedures and monitor implementation and effectiveness of same;
• Coordinate and oversee the process for periodic reviews and evaluations, and ensure correct processes are implemented in this regard in line with the Gwanda State University QAE protocols;
• Act as Secretary to Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee and/or designated sub-committees;
• Manage administration associated with (i) Institutional Audits to include support of the institutional review process and the completion of institutional self-evaluation; (ii) Academic Programmes Accreditation to include new programme validations and programmatic reviews) to include serving as desk reviewer for all programme validations and reviews;
• Implement the annual Quality Assurance Handbook evaluation and review process;
• Manage the process of ensuring the accuracy of information received and the communication of same post validation / review process;
• Liaise with the relevant Heads of Units who are part of the Gwanda State University QAE Structure;
• Undertake an annual audit and reconciliation of active programmes for notification to QQI;
• Establish, monitor and maintain a central library of documentation pertaining to the QAE activities and ensure the consistent application of a robust version control process;
• Act as a point of contact and communication conduit with validating/accreditation bodies as required;
• Provide guidance in the development, implementation, monitoring and review of QAE procedures, including in developing and delivering training and information sessions for staff;
• Keep an accurate record of all approvals and dates in which they are due for their next review;
• Maintain the External Examiner Register, and liaise with External Examiners as required and appropriate, including supporting the external examiner induction process;
• Any other such duty as deemed commensurate with the role.