UHAS Currently Recruiting (2017 April)

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: Director, International Programmes (Senior Level Administrative Position)

The University of Health and Allied Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director, International Programmes, to take effect from 1^st August, 2017.

Reporting to:   Vice Chancellor

Duties:

• The Director of International Programmes shall, under the Vice Chancellor, be responsible for:
• management of all agreements establishing links between the University and foreign institutions of learning;
• promotion and advertisement of the programmes of the University to international students and researchers;
• organization of summer schools and orientation programmes for foreign students;
• provision of guidance and counselling services for international students;
• coordination of staff and student exchange and external staff training programmes;
• creation and maintenance of a comprehensive database of students and external assistance programmes; and
• performing such other functions as shall be determined by the Vice Chancellor.

Tenure:

• The successful applicant shall hold office for at least 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 have or be:

• Capable of providing managerial and administrative leadership to the Office of International Programmes and its affiliated units and must have capacity to promote a collegial working environment within the institution.
• The vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of International Programmes.

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]