The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director of Research in the Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID) with effect from 1st August, 2022.<\/p>\n
REPORTING TO:<\/strong>\u00a0Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development)<\/p>\n The Office of Research, Innovation and Development is responsible for:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 developing and implementing the University\u2019s research policy Position Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 The successful candidate will support the Pro Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the mandate of ORID is fulfilled and also assist to ensure that the core functions of ORID are delivered.<\/p>\n DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The Director of Research shall have responsibility for:<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022 developing and leading effective strategies for fund raising for research The Director of Research shall also support the Pro-Vice-Chancellor in the general administration of ORID in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University policy.<\/p>\n Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n The successful candidate must:<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022 have the vision and the drive to support the Pro Vice-Chancellor to oversee the mandate of ORID; Tenure<\/strong><\/p>\n The Director shall serve a term of 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.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n An applicant is required to submit a complete application pack to<\/p>\n the Registrar,<\/strong> or\u00a0vacancies@ug.edu.gh<\/strong>\u00a0(Soft copy).<\/p>\n The application pack should contain the following:<\/p>\n \u2022 Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University\u2019s website at\u00a0www.ug.edu.gh\/hrodd<\/a>.
\n\u2022 fund-raising for research
\n\u2022 ensuring effective distribution and efficient use of research funds, in line with priority areas identified in the University\u2019s strategic plan
\n\u2022 setting standards and ensuring effective dissemination of high quality research output
\n\u2022 representing the interests of the University in contractual relationships, grant applications and administering contract research
\n\u2022 establishing systems for ethical clearance
\n\u2022 registration, patenting and commercialization of intellectual property<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 setting standards and ensuring effective dissemination of high quality research output
\n\u2022 setting, prioritizing and meeting targets that will drive the University\u2019s research enterprise
\n\u2022 fostering industry-University relations
\n\u2022 ensuring effective dissemination of research results
\n\u2022 promoting the development of faculty capability and capacity to deliver high quality research output
\n\u2022 providing leadership and supervising operational systems for ethical clearance.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 be an experienced researcher of professorial status from an academic\/research institution or a person from industry with a proven research record, track record of attracting research grants as well as diversity of grant sources. He\/she must also possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
\n\u2022 be capable of providing leadership in the areas of research, innovation and development, and possess strong managerial skills especially in research management;
\n\u2022 demonstrate the capacity to attract funding for research, innovation and development;
\n\u2022 demonstrate experience\/technical knowledge in developing and implementing research and innovation related policies;
\n\u2022 have experience in collaborating to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the donor community;<\/p>\n
\nthe University of Ghana,<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box LG 25,<\/strong>
\nLegon, Accra,<\/strong>
\nGhana<\/strong>\u00a0(Hardcopy)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a personal profile of maximum 150 words and copies of relevant academic and\/or 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 mission and vision. The UG strategic plan can be downloaded at\u00a0https:\/\/www.ug.edu.gh\/pad\/publication\/ug-strategic-plan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n