Rethink hiring of top staff in public varsities to avert chaotic processThe looming controversy stoked by nullification of the appointment of the University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor is just a tip of the iceberg of challenges public universities face in the hiring process. The new law also requires chancellors of all public universities to be vetted by PSC, which then recommends them to the President for appointment. PSC had taken steps to ensure the process was professional by issuing a set of requirements that universities must observe to facilitate proper hiring process. In declaring a position vacant, PSC demands that universities state the vacant title and prescribe the qualifications for appointment. The process of recruitment under the new law requires that PSC advertises, shortlists and interviews candidates and forwards names of successful persons to the universities councils.

Source: Standard Digital January 18, 2020 21:00 UTC