The following Deanship in the University of Health and Allied Sciences will become vacant on September 1, 2014. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions in the following Schools

•   The School of Public Health (Hohoe)
•   The School of Allied Health Sciences (Ho)
•   The School of Nursing and Midwifery (Ho)

POSITION SUMMARY
A Dean of a school is usually a Professor and a member of the Academic Board .He/she is the academic and the administrative head of the school to which he/she is Dean and is expected to initiate policies and programmes that will guide the development of the School.

Deans of the University of Health and Allied Sciences are required to:

•   Provide academic direction for their Schools
•   Lead in the development of programmes and their accreditation
•   Oversee the management of Departments  and other units within the school
•   Guide  the recruitment of qualified academic staff
•   Mentor young faculty of other Schools
•   Lead in raising funds for their Schools and programmes
•   Promote research within their Schools and across the University
•   Lead in service to communities within which the University is Located

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates must have a terminal qualification in a relevant /related profession
•   They must be at least Associate Professors in relevant disciplines in the Schools listed
•   They must have considerable experience  in managing  an  academic  institution or directing  units/programmes within academic institutions
•   Candidates must be able to serve at least one term of three (3) years before attaining the compulsory retiring age of 60.

Location: Ho, Hohoe - Volta Region

How To Apply For The Job

Suitable candidates should send 10 copies of each of the following documentation:

•   Completed  Application Form (UAB 1): Application Form for Academic Staff(available  at the University website ): www.uhas.edu.gh   
•   A detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae
•   Names of three referees , one of whom should have served as candidate’s superior officer within the past five years
•   A Vision Statement of not more than four pages

The Application and supporting documentation required should be sent to:

Registrar /Secretary to the Council
University of Health and Allied Sciences
PMB 31
Ho

Email: registrar@uhas.edu.gh

Closing Date: 13 July, 2014