The Ministry of Youth and Sports invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal oriented, results driven with exceptional leadership qualities and enthusiasm for appointment to the following position in the National Sports College.
Objective of the position:
To provide overall professional and administrative leadership, vision, strategic direction, guidance and supervision of the operations of the College
- Provide strategic direction for the work of the College subject to the directives of the Board/Ministry
- Day-to-Day administration and Management of the College
- Ensure the implementation of policy decisions of the Board/Ministry
- Propose policies relating to the strategic directions of the College for consideration by the Board/Ministry
- Initiates programmes for training of Coaches, Sports Administrators/Managers and Physiotherapist
- Forster and promote cooperation and relationship between the College and other relevant national and international Organisations/institutions
- Submits annual and other periodic reports on the operations and activities of the College to the Board/Ministry
- Manage the resources (Financial, personnel, Logistics and Equipments) of the College for optimum performance
Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social sciences, preferably, Sports Administration, Management or any related discipline
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification relevant work experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position in a reputable institution
Competence and Skills:
- Strong managerial and organisational skills
- Ability to think broadly and demonstration of creativity
- Good leadership and decision making skills
- Strong administrative and supervisory skills
- Good team player
- Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in computer application
- Conversant with the Financial Administration Act; the Public Procurement Act and the internal Audit Act
- Conversant with current policies and regulations of the international Sports Organisations
Applications should be forwarded together with supporting documents, a statement of applicant’s vision for the position, a curriculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail and addresses of three (3) referees to:
THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
P. O. BOX GP 1618
ACCRA
Closing 8th July, 2011