San Institute of Computing, Management and Information Science seeks to recruit a suitably qualified personnel for the position of Principal.

The Principal shall be the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the Institute.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Principal

The Principal shall be responsible for:

Overseeing all aspects of the functioning of the Institute.
Providing strategic leadership to advance the institute’s mission, vision, goals and objectives.
Acting as the primary Liaison Officer between the institute’s administration, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Representing the institute in various forums, including academic and administrative bodies, government agencies, and the community.
Accounting for the academic quality, financial health, and overall performance of the institute.
Advising the Governing Council and Board of Directors on all matters which they considers necessary for the betterment and advancement of the institute.
Performing such other functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Governing Council.

The Principal shall be responsible to the Governing Council.

Academic Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position of Principal at San Institute should possess at least a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degrees in Education, Educational Administration, Business Administration, Management or a related field from a recognized higher institution of learning.

Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Educational Administration, Business Administration, Management, Information Technology or a related field will be an added advantage.

Principal Personal Specifications

The candidate for the position of Principal at San Institute should be a person of high integrity with very high moral values. In addition, the candidate should possess:

Extensive experience in academic leadership and administration.
Visionary leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive institutional culture.
A track record of effective financial management and resource allocation.
Experience in building partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders.
Ethical integrity and commitment to institutional values.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change in a complex organizational environment.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate for the position of Principal at San Institute should possess the following skills:

Strategic planning.
Visionary and ethical leadership.
Budgeting and Financial management.
Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.
Academic program development and assessment.
Crisis management and decision-making.
Effective communication and public speaking.
Team leadership and management.
Conflict resolution and negotiation.
Adaptability and change management.
Computer literacy.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons should submit thier cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic documents, all as single PDF using the form below not later than 30th April, 2023 5:00 pm. The cover letter should be addressed to:

The Chairperson, Board of Directors,
San Institute of Computing, Management and Information Science,
P.O. Box 100291, Iganga, Uganda (E.A)