Job Vacancy For Director, Academics



The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives seeks to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the above mentioned vacancy.

Job Purpose

• To coordinate and supervise academic activities of the college to ensure the promotion of academic excellence

Job Summary

• Assists in developing and coordinating the implementation of academic policies and activities
• Assists in developing and implementing curriculum
• Coordinates residents admission processes
• Provides leadership and supervision to faculty and academic staff
• Participates in hiring of new faculty
• Appraises direct reports
• Promotes faculty professional development, scholarship and research
• Participates in the development of strategic plans
• Reports on activities and assignments undertaken
• Undertakes any other duties that may be assigned by the Rector.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicant must have:

• Master's degree in Nursing, Mental Health, Midwifery, Public Health or relevant discipline
• A professional Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse or Midwife.
• A minimum of 15 years relevant work experience in public service of which 7 years must have been acquired at a senior management level
• A fellow of GCNM

Skills and competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent managerial skills
• Ability to organise workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise working teams
• Pays attention to detail
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to relate effectively to people at all levels
• Critical and analytical thinking
• High sense of professionalism

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should forward their curriculum vitae with a covering letter to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives,
Accra

Or email to:

recruitment.gcnm@gmail.com

Closing Date: 25 November, 2020