Salary Scale : UHTTI- 1
Report to : Board of Directors
Responsible for : Deputy Principal;
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership to develop, review, monitor, and implement policies, plans, strategies, and programs of the Institute and provide for the proper use and accountability of the resources.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate and administer the Institute’s activities and resources to achieve its objective.
2. Oversee academic and other institute operational strategies, budgets, plans, and programs.
3. Oversee the Institute resources, business, and students’ affairs.
4. Oversee and enhance collaborative mechanisms and linkages with all stakeholders and sector development partners.
5. Coordinate and monitor academic, welfare, and student development programs.
6. Put in place a system of accounting for the utilization of Institute’s resources
7. Ensure that the institute meets all the legal requirements and conforms to established laws and regulations.
8. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with stakeholders, business partners, and authorities.
9. Supervise and appraise all supervisees
10. Any other duties as assigned by the appointing authority.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
1. Honors Degree in Business Administration, Hotel Management or Tourism, leisure and hospitality or Education from a recognized University/institution.
2. Master’s Degree in either Education Planning and management or Business Administration, Hotel management or Tourism, leisure and hospitality from a recognized University/Institution
Working Experience
Twelve (12) years working experience with the professional knowledge and experience in hotel, tourism and education, five years (5) of which should have been at either the level of Deputy Principal or equivalent level of Principal Instructor, Head of Department in the same field from a reputable organization.
Competencies
Technical
1. Policy management
2. Management of institutional networking and collaboration linkages
3. Pedagogical skills,
4. Financial management skills,
5. Computer literacy skills,
6. Curriculum Development, Comprehension and Interpretation,
7. Managing Employee Performance
8. Networking, advocacy and negotiation skills
9. Knowledge of government procedures
10. Experience in managing cross-cultural relationship skills
11. Excellent conflict management and escalation skills
12. Research and report writing skills.
13. Coaching and mentoring skills
Behavioral
1. Effective Listening and Communication
2. Reliability and self-confidence
3. Ethics and integrity
4. Public relations and customer care
5. Time Management
6. High moral character
7. Thoroughness and concern for excellence
Job application procedure
a) Visit the UHTTI website https://www.uhtti.ac.ug and read the approved job descriptions and person specifications before applying.
b) Apply using the UHTTI job application form which is available on UHTTI website https://www.uhtti.ac.ug
c) Candidates must apply for ONLY ONE position.
d) Attach all relevant documents (O’level, A’level, Degree and professional transcripts and certificates, copies of letters of previous employment and National Identity Card) under one PDF file and send to info@uhtti.ac.ug
Please note that:
a) Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
b) In case of any inquiry, contact +256 0434121954
Chairperson, Board of Directors
The Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Institute (UHTTI) structure. Applications should be filled and submitted physically or online under one pdf file to the Chairperson Board of Directors not later than 5th March 2023. The email address for the online submission is info@uhtti.ac.ug