Directorate of

Projects and Estates

Managing Infrastructure and Development at Mzuzu University

The Directorate of Projects and Estates is committed to overseeing the university’s physical infrastructure, ensuring sustainable development and efficient facility management. Our mandate is to create and maintain an environment that supports academic excellence and institutional growth.

From policy formulation to project supervision, we manage Mzuzu University’s estates, housing, utilities, and infrastructural development. The directorate also maintains records of all landed properties and facilities, ensuring proper oversight and long-term sustainability of the university’s physical assets.

our Mision

To provide, maintain, maximize use of the current physical facilities, develop and redevelop existing land resource, facilitate acquisition of quality infrastructure and resource to enable the university attain its mission and vision of providing a quality environment and professional service to support and facilitate learning, teaching and research activities”

Our Vision

To efficiently manage land, property and all built facilities of Mzuzu University to contribute to the success of the University’s Mission and Vision.

Our core values

Projects and Estates Department aims to achieve this Mission Statement by abiding to the following pillars:

Quality

Ensuring provision of best quality goods and services

Economy

Minimising the cost of resources required or used having regard to the appropriate quality needs.

Efficiency

Balancing the output of goods and services and the available resources.

Effectiveness

The results in line with projected intentions.

Projects, Objectives and Research

The overall objectives of the Estates Department are to:

  • Develop and facilitate development of required infrastructure.
  • Become involved in the early planning stages of new projects to ensure that maintenance is recognised and costed.
  • Protect the fabric and services of the School’s buildings to maintain their asset value.
  • Provide a professional and pro-active facilities management service.
  • Improve communications with staff and users.
  • Benchmark infrastructural activities and services with National Council of Higher Education (NCHE), and international tertiary institutional facilities’ requirements.

Service

Committed to Excellence and Service: Empowering the Community and Beyond.

Perfection

Driven by Perfection: Nurturing Exceptional Talents and Achievements.

Self Reliance

Building Self-Reliance, Unleashing Potential: Empowering Individuals to Shape Their Own Future.

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Director of Projects and Estates

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