Director — Quality Assurance
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Umma University, a CUE-accredited institution with campuses in Thika and Kajiado, is hiring a Director — Quality Assurance based in Nairobi. The role provides strategic leadership in developing and implementing the university's quality assurance framework covering teaching, research, community service, and governance. The position oversees academic program reviews, accreditation processes, regulatory compliance, and continuous institutional improvement.
- Strategic leadership role overseeing institutional quality management and accreditation
- Requires a Master's degree in Education, Quality Assurance, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 4 years relevant experience including at least 3 years in supervisory or managerial role
- Professional certification in Quality Management, M&E, or Institutional QA is an added advantage
- Apply via Umma University Job Portal with CV, certificates, referees, and salary details
- Application deadline: Friday, 4th September 2026 by close of business
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Umma University is an established university in Kenya accredited by the Commission for University Education. The University has two campuses; Thika and Kajiado. Umma University offers courses in Computer Science, Nursing (Direct Entry and Upgrading), Business Management, Information and Communication Technology, Islamic Sharia, Islamic Banking & Finance ...
Director — Quality Assurance
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
,
MBA/MSc/MA
,
Professional Certificate
Experience
Deadline: Friday, 4 th September 2026, by close of business
4 years
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Project and Program Management
4 years' relevant
in quality assurance, academic administration, monitoring and evaluation, or institutional governance, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
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Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Umma University Job Portal (jobs.umma.ac.ke) and attach: (i) a detailed curriculum vitae; (ii) copies of academic and professional certificates; (iii) contact information for three (3) referees; and (iv) current salary/income details where applicable. Applicants should clearly indicate the position applied for.
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Job Purpose
The Director — Quality Assurance is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of the University's quality assurance framework to ensure excellence in teaching, research, community service, and institutional governance. The position oversees institutional quality management systems, academic program reviews, accreditation processes, and compliance with regulatory standards governing higher
Education
- institutions, supporting continuous institutional improvement by promoting quality culture and strengthening academic standards
- Qualifications Academic Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Education, Quality Assurance, Business Administration, or a related discipline (Bachelor's in Education, Quality Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration or related discipline).
- Professional Qualifications / Membership
- Professional certification in Quality Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or Institutional Quality Assurance is an added advantage.
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