Public Services Commission Ghana Recruitment 2011

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.

1. Director

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

Objective of the position:
To provide administrative, leadership and operational support for the achievement of the mandate of the College

• To ensure that approved policies in the organisation on employment, personnel records, training and wages and salaries administration are translated into good management practices and effectively carried out
• To ensure the availability of services facilities necessary to support the administrative and other functions of the college
• Initiates and implements productivity improvement schemes and cost reduction programme for the college

Required Skills or Experience

Objective of the position:
To provide technical and leadership support for the achievement of the mandate of the College

• To ensure that approved policies in the organisation on technical issues are implemented for the smooth running of the college
• To ensure the availability of facilities necessary to support the implementation and other functions of the college
• Leads in the design, review and execution of technical programmes for the college
• To provide technical leadership for development of policies plans and programmes

Required Skills or Experience