School Profile:
Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) is a degree awarding tertiary institution under the Ministry of Education, under Act 717, 2006. In 2009, the GIJ  received a Presidential Charter to operate as an autonomous university.

The Institute offers two main programmes:

•  Two-year Diploma in Communication Studies
•  Four-year BA in Communication Studies
•  Plans are far advanced to run postgraduate programmes

Job Summary

The Position:
As the Chief Administrative Officer of the Institute, he/she shall report directly to the RECTOR.

The Registrar, shall be responsible for the Institute's Strategic Planning, Policy Formulation, and administration of Students Admissions, Examinations and Records, Human-Resources, General Administration, as well as Students' Affairs

He/She is by virtue of office, secretary to the Governing Council and Academic Board

Conditions of Service: Very attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Candidates must have at least a good Master's Degree in a relevant field with not less than eight (8) years post qualification experience
•  Candidate must have at least, fifteen (15) years working experience at various administrative levels in a recognised University, as well as a good appreciation of the academic environment
•  The person must have a strong intellect, good managerial and communications skills, appreciable knowledge of information technology as well as the experience in dealing with both Internal and External Publics
•  Candidates with backgrounds in Communications will have added advantage

Age limit: Candidates must not be more than 55 years old

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Candidates are required to send the following documents to the address below:

•  Three (3) Copies of Detailed CVs, indicating qualifications and work experience
•  Two-Paged Vision Statement for the Ghana Institute of Journalism and the strategy for attainment
•  Confidential reports by three Referees, directly submitted to the address below:

THE CHAIRMAN
SEARCH PARTY (REGISTRAR)
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
P. O. BOX GP 667
ACCRA

Closing Date: 31 January 2013