CUZ

QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR:

Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive quality assurance program that supports the University's strategic plan, mission, and goals.
2. Establish and maintain quality assurance standards and procedures, including
assessment, evaluation, and reporting of quality metrics.
3. Work collaboratively with academic and administrative departments to support
continuous improvement efforts using data analysis, best practices, and bench marking.
4. Provide leadership and guidance to faculty and staff on matters related to quality
assurance and continuous improvement.
5. Serve as the primary liaison with external accreditation agencies including the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) and ensure compliance with accrediting standards.
6. Coordinate the process of accreditation of academic programmes and ensure that proposals for new programs, reviews of existing programs, and changes to existing programs meet the requirements of Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE).
7. Ensure that proposals for new programs, reviews of existing programs, and changes to existing programs meet the requirements of ZIMCHE and the Institutional Quality Assurance Standards.
8. Conduct regular audits of academic and administrative departments to ensure
compliance with policies and procedures.
9. Develop and deliver training programs on quality assurance and continuous
improvement methods and techniques.
10. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to risk management and compliance.

11. Engage the CUZ community to ensure delivery of the University's overall quality assurance program.
12. Ensure sustainable quality assurance and sustainable delivery of services by the
University.
13. Perform any other duties related to Quality Assurance as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications and Essential Attributes:

Applicants must have at least:
● A Doctoral degree,
● At least two (2) years; experience in Teaching, Research and Community engagement preferably at Associate Professor Level or above,
● At least five (5) years; at. senior management level such as a Dean of Faculty or
Chairperson of a Department
● Demonstrate leadership experience in higher education quality promotion and
assurance,
● Evidence of in-depth and extensive knowledge of higher education and related quality assurance policies, processes and issues,
● Evidence of competence in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and excellent report writing skills,
● Research record (consonant with the level of appointment).
● Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance programs.
● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
● Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
● Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders.
● Experience managing a team of professionals.
● Project management qualification will be an added advantage.

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive quality
assurance program that supports the University's strategic plan, mission, and goals.
2. Support the establishment and maintenance of quality assurance standards and
procedures, including assessment, evaluation, and reporting of quality metrics.
3. Work collaboratively with academic and administrative departments to support
continuous improvement efforts using data analysis, best practices, and bench marking.
4. Assist in the preparation of reports related to quality assurance activities and outcomes.
5. Participate in the development and delivery of training programs on quality assurance and continuous improvement methods and techniques.
6. Conduct audits of academic and administrative departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
7. Assist in the management of external accreditation processes and ensure compliance with accrediting standards.
8. Provide support to academic and administrative departments on matters related to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
9. Assist in the development and implementation of sustainable policies and procedures related to risk management and compliance.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by the Quality Assurance Director

Qualifications and Essential Attributes:

● Bachelor's degree in a related field required, master’s preferred.
● 2+ years of experience in quality assurance or related field in higher education.
● Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices.
● Experience in supporting the development and implementation of quality assurance programs.
● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders.
● Project management qualification will be an advantage

How To Apply

Please send scanned copies in a single continuous file of each of your application letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, National ID, and details of contactable referees to: careers@cuz.ac.zw

● Applications should clearly indicate the "Post"; which is being applied for.
● Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
● The closing date will be Friday 7th of July 2023