New Jobs At UHAS (2017 Jobs)

Founded in December 2011, University of Health and Allied Sciences is among the youngest public universities in Ghana.  University of Health and Allied  has a student population of almost  2,100 and employees numbering approximately 390 made up of academic and senior administrative employees, as well as other support staff.

The vision of University of Health and Allied Sciences is to provide quality educational opportunities to students and healthcare professionals, advance knowledge through scholarship and research and provide patient care and services that improve health and quality of life.

Job Description

Job Title: Directors Of Centres (Senior Level Administrative Positions)

The University of Health and Allied Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following positions to take effect from 1st August, 2017:

Reporting to:    Director, Institute of Health Research

Positions: 

• Director, Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Director, Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases

Duties:

• A Director of a Centre is responsible for providing leadership to the Centre and for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, and as may be determined by the Council or the Academic Board.
• The Director of a Centre is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the Centre are duly carried out by members of the Centre.
• The Director of a Centre 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.
• The Director of a Centre shall perform any other duties assigned by the Director of the Institute of Health Research and/or the Vice Chancellor.

Tenure:

• A Director of a Centre shall hold office for three years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

Required Skills or Experience

The applicant must be:

• Of a professorial status in a relevant or related area from an academic/research institution or qualified to be appointed as such. AND:
• Capable of providing academic/research leadership especially in the relevant disciplines.
• Capable of providing evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the Institute.
• Able to demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
• Visionary and have the drive to oversee the growth and development of the Centre.

How to Apply

An applicant is required to submit a complete application pack to the

Registrar,
University of Health and Allied Sciences,
PMB 31,
Ho, Ghana (Hard copy);

or [email protected] (Soft copy).

The application dossier should contain the following:
Completed application form (UHAS UAB Form 2) for Senior Level Administrative Positions available at the University’s website: www.uhas.edu.gh/staff-employment-forms
A detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae and copies of educational and other professional certificates.
Vision Statement of up to 3-pages (font size 12, single spacing) indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its vision and mission.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date:
Applications should reach the Registrar not later than the close of day on Friday, May 26, 2017 to:

The Registrar/Secretary to University Council University of Health and Allied Sciences P. M. B 31 Ho OR by attachment to [email protected]