Public Services Commission Recruitment 2011

The Ministry of Education invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal oriented, results driven with exceptional leadership qualities and enthusiasm for appointment of the position of Executive Director of the Ghana Library Board.

Object of the Position:
To provide overall professional and administrative leadership, vision, strategic direction, guidance and supervision for the operations of the Board.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day administration of the Board
• Provide strategic vision, direction and leadership in the execution of all public library policies, programmes and activities
• Implement policy decisions of the Board
• Prepare and submit to the Board an annual budget of the Board
• Plan and draw-up a strategy for capacity building
• Implement policies and procedures suitable for the Board operations
• Implement policies and programmes relating to the public library system
• Advise the Board on public library policies and programmes
• Develop and sustain partnership with academia; national and international related institutions and associations
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on its activities to Board within the 1st quarter of the year
• Lead and co-ordinate the work of the Public Library services
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Ghana Library Board

Required Skills or Experience