The Council of the University of Cape Coast invites applications from qualified and competent persons for the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University which became vacant from 1st August, 2026.

Job Summary

•The Director is the Head of the DICTS and reports to the Vice-Chancellor through the Registrar for overseeing the viable functioning of the DICTs within the University.

Duties / Responsibilities

The Director of Internal Audit shall be responsible for:

•Developing policies, programmes and schedules that include privacy and security for academic and administrative information processing and computer services to meet goals and objectives of the University
•Developing, direct and manage all computing and IT strategic plans of the University
•Providing leadership for the development of a progressive IT environment within the University and all satellite campuses
•Overseeing the development of the University's IT investment, advise senior management on strategic systems conversions and integration in support of institutional goals and objectives
•Overseeing the design and facilitating the integration of sound IT architecture, technology standards and best practices in the University
•Ensuring the identification and installation of appropriate and progressive IT infrastructure that can support administration (e.g, network application software, storage system, IT Security, Server platforms, communication lines, equipment etc) and
•Interacting with University Management on implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software as far as the capture, storage, processing and communication line are concerned

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidates seeking appointment to this position must:

•Possess any of the following: MBA/M.Sc/PHil in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Telecommunications/Management Information Systems etc
•Be a member in good standing of a relevant and recognised professional body
•Have served as Deputy Director in a University and
•Have at least 10 years post-qualification working experience as a Senior Member

Tenure of Office

The position, which is full-time, is for a 3 years term, renewable for another term of 3 years only, if that is not beyond statutory retiring age.

Condition of Service

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the positions are attractive

Location: Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit their applications and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents and a three-page vision statement (completed application documents should be 10 copies each) to:

The Registrar
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana

Applicants should request 3 referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address.

Closing Date: 22 April, 2026