QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (ETHICS & INTEGRITY)

Job Description

Develop, review and update the University's codes of conduct, ethics policies and integrity-related frameworks in accordance with best practice and regulatory requirements. Research and benchmark national and international standards in ethics and institutional governance to inform policy development. Collaborate with management, legal officer and academic leadership to ensure that all ethics-related policies are coherent, enforceable and aligned with the University's strategic objectives. Maintain an up-to-date register of all ethics and integrity policies, ensuring accessibility across the institution. Design and conduct regular compliance audits, assessments and reviews across departments and faculties to evaluate adherence to internal codes of conduct and external regulatory requirements. Monitor compliance with the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) standards, national legislation and other relevant regulatory frameworks governing higher education. Develop monitoring tools, checklists, and frameworks to systematically assess ethical risks and compliance gaps within the University. Prepare detailed compliance reports and present findings with actionable recommendations to the Quality Assurance Director and relevant committees. Receive, evaluate and investigate reports of unethical conduct, academic dishonesty, conflicts of interest, financial impropriety and other integrity-related concerns. Manage and maintain the University's whistle-blower protocols, ensuring that reporting mechanisms are accessible, confidential and effectively communicated to all staff and students. Conduct fair, thorough and impartial investigations; gather evidence and interview relevant parties in accordance with established procedures. Draft integrity reports, case summaries and recommendations for management, disciplinary committees and regulatory bodies as required. Maintain a secure and confidential database of all ethics complaints, investigations, and outcomes in compliance with data protection and privacy requirements. Design and deliver regular training programmes, workshops and seminars to educate academic and support staff, students and administrators on ethical practices, professional standards, and institutional policies. Develop targeted sensitisation materials including brochures, e-learning modules, and policy guides to promote awareness of ethics and integrity across the University community. Coordinate with Human Resources and academic departments to integrate ethics training into staff induction programmes and faculty development initiatives. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and revise content based on emerging institutional needs and stakeholder feedback. Proactively identify areas of ethical vulnerability, reputational risk and regulatory non-compliance within the institution. Develop and maintain an institutional ethics risk register, prioritising risks by likelihood and potential impact. Collaborate with the Internal Audit and Legal Officer to design and implement risk mitigation strategies. Provide periodic risk assessment reports and strategic recommendations to inform governance decisions. Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans arising from audits, investigations, and risk assessments.

How to Apply

An application letter indicating the post applied for. Certified copies of all academic and professional certificates. A certified copy of the National Identity Card and Birth Certificate. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) providing full personal particulars, including full name, place and date of birth, academic qualifications, previous employment history, current salary, date of availability, telephone number, and e-mail address. Names, institutional affiliations, e-mail addresses and contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. Applications must clearly indicate the post applied for and should be addressed to: Bindura University of Science P Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe For further information, please visit the Division at (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, or 0772 154 882-9.