DUTIES
a. The Director is responsible for providing leadership to the Centre and for
maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in accordance with the
policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as
may be determined by the Council, the Academic Board and the Centre
Management Committee.
b. The Director is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the
Centre are duly carried out by members of the Centre.
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c. The Director is also responsible for the general administration of the Centre
in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general
framework of University policy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate must:
a. Be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person
from industry eligible for that position.
b. Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of
teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines.
c. Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to
promote a collegial working environment in the Centre.
d. Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
e. Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the
School.
SALARY
Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and
responsibility allowance.
TENURE
The Director must be able to hold office for a period of three years on terms and
conditions recommended by the Appointments Board, before reaching the statutory
retirement age of 60 years, and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term
of up to three years.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the
Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy
only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should
contain the following:
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i. Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB
Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website
at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/.
ii. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or
professional certificates.
iii. A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how
the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that
will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained
in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG
strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at:
https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publications.
Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University
website at www.ug.edu.gh.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE
• Applications should reach the Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh not
later than the close of day on 16th December 2024.
• Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names,
telephone and email details of two persons familiar with their professional
competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.