The University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS) is responsible for all IT related services that support the University of Ghana in its teaching, learning, research, management, and administrative processes towards the fulfilment of its vision of becoming a world-class research-intensive University. UGCS is poised to support the University in the use of technology in all areas of its operations.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer (Deputy CITO) \u2013 IT Services<\/strong><\/p>\n JOB SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The IT Services Division provides core Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services and support to faculty, staff and students of UG. The Deputy CITO (IT Services) ensures the successful execution of the University of Ghana\u2019s vision and mission through the development and use of appropriate IT services. The Deputy CITO (IT Services) oversees the following units:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Academic Computing Key responsibilities include, among others:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Define and implement policies, standards and procedures for use of applications in teaching, learning, research and administration. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A Master\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT Management or a related field. TENURE<\/strong><\/p>\n The person appointed as Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer (Deputy CITO) \u2013 IT Services shall hold office for a period of four years and may be eligible for re-appointment, for a further term.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n An applicant is required to submit the complete application pack to the<\/p>\n Registrar,<\/strong> OR registrar@ug.edu.gh<\/strong><\/p>\n The application pack should contain the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Completed application form for\u00a0Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C)<\/strong>\u00a0to be downloaded from the University\u2019s website at\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh\/hrodd<\/strong> The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at: http:\/\/www.ug.edu.gh\/pad\/publication\/ug-strategic-plan. Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University\u2019s website at\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a020 December, 2021<\/p>\n Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS) is responsible for all IT related services that support the University of Ghana in its teaching, learning, research, management, and administrative processes towards…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-gpO","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63104"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63104"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63104\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 The Deputy CITO (IT Services) works with the UGCS team and external partners to ensure the efficient provision of IT services for academic and administrative work. The job requires envisioning the University\u2019s service offerings- education, research, and administration \u2013 as a business model driven by IT services.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Administrative Computing
\n\u2022 IT Services Engineering<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Build and manage the application and systems development team and ensure that the team develops applications and database systems in a high-quality, maintainable, and scalable fashion.
\n\u2022 In conjunction with team leaders, is responsible for managing technology vendor relationships in a manner that ensures cost-effective and timely procurement of hardware, software, and services.
\n\u2022 Ensure the IT Services team has clear goals and direction and a culture of service excellence.
\n\u2022 Evaluate cost\/benefit of improvement opportunities and set development priorities.
\n\u2022 Develop and lead project teams focused on redesigning core applications, systems, and work processes.
\n\u2022 Identify and evaluate new technologies and their appropriate applications and potential impact on teaching, learning, research and administration.
\n\u2022 Facilitate the provision of electronic library resources, institutional repository etc.
\n\u2022 Perform other duties as required in support of the IT functions or assigned by the CITO.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 10-12 years\u2019 experience working in the IT industry and a minimum of six (6) years progressive management experience overseeing and leading software product development teams and strategic initiatives.
\n\u2022 Experience in managing an IT division within a large organization in the public or private sector.
\n\u2022 In-depth knowledge of multiple complex business application software packages.
\n\u2022 Ability to develop knowledge in progressive web communication technologies.
\n\u2022 Experience in managing external vendor relationships.
\n\u2022 A broad knowledge of trends and the future directions of IT and its application in higher education.
\n\u2022 Excellent understanding of project management principles.
\n\u2022 Ability to communicate concepts and processes clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
\n\u2022 Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
\n\u2022 Ability to determine resources requirements, develop an annual financial budget sufficient to cover the cost of administration, training, technical support, supervision, procurement, system upgrades and replacements.<\/p>\n
\nUniversity of Ghana,<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box LG 25,<\/strong>
\nLegon, Accra,<\/strong>
\nGhana<\/strong>\u00a0(Hardcopy)<\/p>\n
\nBy email to:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
\n\u2022 A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) 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.<\/p>\n