Ongoing Recruitment At Ghana Atomic Energy Commission 2019

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission. established by an Act of Parliament. Act 588 of 2000, as the sole agency in Ghana responsible for all matters relating to peaceful uses Of atomic energy, invites applications for the following

Job Description

Job Title: DIRECTOR, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND NUCLEAR AGRICULTURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The Director of the Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI) is the Officer appointed by the Commission and charged with the responsibility of directing the administrative, technical and commercial functions of the Institute.

Qualification / Work experience

Must be of a minimum rank of Principal Research Scientist/principal Scientific Officer/Associate Professor

Must possess a higher degree (Ph.D., DSc and D.Phil) in the relevant area or related

Must not be more than 55 years

Responsibilities

The Director is to work with the Director-General to implement policies of the institute.

Manage. coordinate and steer nuclear research programs. projects and activities throughout the nation.

Help develop expertise in the Of nuclear science and biotechnology.

Initiate new research proposals in accordance with the International Atomic Energy (IAEA’S) approved program for Ghana and coordinate research. scientific, technical and commercial activities in the institute.

Enhance the application of nuclear science and in the field of education and training for Socio-economic development of the country.

Set the priority goats of research activities within the institute line with the Commission’s policy.

Drive the research and technical operations of the institute. including Commercialisation of research output.

Develop and implement the appropriate strategies and systems for effective coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of research work within the institute.

Ensure a sound working environment conducive for the publication of research output

Ensure the availability of funds for research purposes in the institute and

Any other job that may be assigned by the Director-General

How to Apply

Application forms may be obtained at the GAEC Cash Office.

A written application together with nine (9) copies of the completed application forms should be lodged with the Director-General at the address below not later than Friday, July 26, 2019.

The Director-General

Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

P.O. Box LG 80

Legon Accra.

The application should also include:

A complete curriculum vitae (cv) Of the applicant With names and addresses of three referees

A two (2)-page Vision Statement for the position of a Director and Head of Department