The Polytechnic is a young institution with a strategic vision of becoming a world class centre for applied technology and career focused education for rural poverty reduction and national development. The polytechnic aims at developing core competencies in areas with strong bearing on the regional economy and critical national human capital development. Currently accredited to run tertiary programmes in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Technology, Estate Management Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Accountancy and Secretaryship and Management Studies, Wa Polytechnic is a rapidly growing institution in an exciting but challenging environment.

The Governing Council of Wa Polytechnic invites applications from qualified persons for appointment to the position of REGISTRAR of the Polytechnic which becomes vacant on July 1, 2014.

The Position
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic under the Rector responsible for the general administration of the Polytechnic including such matters as human resource management and organisational development.

Terms of Appointment

•   The appointment is full time and the successful applicant must be able to serve a minimum FOUR -YEAR Term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of sixty (60)
•   The appointment may be renewed only once for another term of FOUR years based on satisfactory performance
•   The salary and conditions attached to the post are attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have a minimum of a Masters Degree;
•   Must have at least twelve (12) years post qualification working experience in a tertiary institution, industry, or any relevant public service organisation;
•   Must have unquestionable integrity and exhibit a high sense of industry;
•   show clear evidence of ability to hold schedule(s) without supervision;
•   Must have excellent communication skills and good human relations;
•   Must be impartial and have a high sense of responsibility, fairness and sound judgment; and
•   Must be above reproach and a team player.

Location: Wa, Upper West Region

How To Apply For The Job

•   Interested candidates must submit an application and a curriculum vitae with names of three [3) referees; and
•   A 2-page statement of candidate's vision for the Office of the Registrar of the Polytechnic

Applications must be sent under registered and confidential cover and
marked POSITION OF REGISTRAR not later than June 20, 2014 to:

The Chair Search Committee for Registrar
Wa Polytechnic
P.O. Box 553
Wa, Upper West Region

Applicants should also send soft copies of their applications to the following e-mail addresses:

drgksa18@gmail.com
drgksa@hotmail.com
geekayess@rocketmail.com

Closing Date: 20 June, 2014