QUALITY ASSUARANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OFFICER X2 – Gwanda State University 148 views

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Development of fit for purpose Quality Assurance Enhancement (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.

Provision of Secretariat services to the Quality Assurance and Enhancement 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

Undertake an annual audit and reconciliation of active programmes.

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 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

Qualifications and Experience

Five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

Master’s Degree in Engineering.

1.5.2.2 Post B: Quality Assurance and Enhancement Officer (Governance and Administration) (1 Post)

Five (5) Ordinary Level including Mathematics and English.

BSc/ BCom Degree in Business Management/ Business Administration.

MSc/ MBA/ MCom Degree in Strategic Management/ Corporate Governance/ Strategic Management and Corporate Governance.

Experience

For both positions, candidates must demonstrate two (2) years’ experience in Public/Private Sector administration, quality assurance and enhancement.

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.