{Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Masters Degree, 15 years,15 Mar-2016};

The Governing Council of the Ghana College of Nurses & Midwives, a statutory agency of the MOH-Ghana for the specialist training of nurses and midwives is looking for a qualified person to appoint to the position of RECTOR.

The Position

The Rector is an employee of the College and shall:

•   Be the Administrative (Secretariat) head of the College in accordance with Section 75 of  ACT 833 Part Three of the Specialist Health Training and Plant Medicine Research ACT (2011)
•   Serve as the secretary to the Council as well as  the Academic Board  led by the President towards achievement of the objectives of the College
•   Create an empowered administrative workforce of the College and exercise supervisory role over the administrative staff
•   Perform any other functions as may be prescribed by the Governing Council of the College

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person must be/have:

•   A registered and distinguished nursing or midwifery practitioner of good standing  with not less than 15 years experience
•   A holder of at least a master’s degree in nursing, midwifery or a relevant discipline from an accredited University. PhD is an added advantage
•   A holder of at least a certificate qualification in Health Systems Administration and Management
•   Preferably a fellow of the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (Non-fellows may also apply)
•   Preferably a fellow of West African College of Nurses (WACN)
•   Proven relevant senior managerial and administrative experience of not less than 5 years
•   Must be an employee of the Ministry of Health or Ghana Health Service
•   Proven experience of work in a reputable academic entity
•   Of good disposition, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•   An effective team player
•   Excellent computer skills  (at  least Microsoft Office)
•   Good experience in fund raising and managing resources for optimal benefit

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

•   The appointment is a full-time position for a renewable tenure of four (4) years based on optimal performance.

Conditions of service: Attractive with fringe benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

•   An application letter including  a curriculum vitae , names and addresses of three (3) referees and relevant documents
•   2 pages minimum vision statement to highlight vision for the administrative direction of the College.

Application must be forwarded as a registered or courier mail addressed to:

The Chairperson
Search Committee for Rector
Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
Hse No. 214 West Lands Residential Area.
West Legon -Accra.

Or Scanned or pdf versions addressed to the Chairman of Search Committee and emailed to:

recruitments@gcnm.edu.gh

Closing Date: 15 March, 2016

{Koforidua Polytechnic,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The Rector is the Executive Head of the Polytechnic and is responsible, under the Governing Council of the Polytechnic, for both the Academic and Administrative functions of the Polytechnic. He is charged with the promotion of quality higher education and the provision of academic and administrative development of the Polytechnic and for implementing the Polytechnic’s Strategic Plan. The Rector is the Chief Disciplinary Officer of the Polytechnic and exercises general disciplinary functions over both members of staff and students in accordance with the Regulations of the Polytechnic.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must be a distinguished and internationally acclaimed scholar.
•   Must have wide experience and knowledge in tertiary education.
•   Must have a proven capacity to motivate, manage and direct staff.
•   Must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills.
•   Must be circumspect and above reproach.
•   Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and capacity to manage and control crisis situation.
•   Must be visionary,  business-oriented and able to establish rapport between industry and the Polytechnic for a common purpose.
•   Must have the capacity to raise funds and other resources for research and other development activities of the Polytechnic from both internally and from without.
•   Must have a  minimum qualification  of PhD  in  Engineering,  Applied  Science, Business Administration or Social Science and must have attained the minimum rank of Senior Lecturer.
•   Must have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience in a senior management position such as Rector, Vice Rector, Dean or Head of Department in a tertiary education or their equivalent in the public service.
•   Must be able to serve a full FOUR (4) YEAR Term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60).

Location: Koforidua

How To Apply For The Job

Terms of Appointment

•   The Appointment, which is Mi-time, shall be for FOUR (4) YEARS in the first instance and may be subject to renewal for another two (2) years.
•   The Salary and Conditions of Service attached to the position are very attractive.

Application

•   Interested candidates are requested to submit the following In an Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, including Names, Telephone Numbers, Postal and E-rnail Addresses of Three (3) referees; and
•   A two (2) page Vision Statement on an A4 size paper.

NB:  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Application should be forwarded under REGISTERED COVER marked “APPLICATION FOR RECTOR, KOFORIDUA POLYTECHNIC’ to reach the following postal and email address

The Chairman
Search Gommrttee for Rector
C/o The Secretary to the Committee
Koforidua Polytechnic
Post Office Box KF 981
Koforidua, Ghana

OR

secretarysearchcommittee@koforiduapoly.edu.gh

Closing Date: 16 January, 2015

{Regional Maritime University,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

The Regional Maritime University (RMU), Accra, Ghana, is a five-Member-State Premier Sub-Regional Institution that operates in a very dynamic maritime industry and education environment.

The Board of Governors of the University invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Rector, who will lead the University into the future with a business spirit to embrace current and future opportunities within the maritime sector.

Person specification-Rector
The Person must preferably possess a Doctoral Degree from a recognized institution in higher education or in a relevant maritime field with substantial years of post-qualification working experience.

Given the Board’s priorities, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of having:

•   Strong academic or industry credibility in an international context;
•   An understanding of the environment and challenges in which higher education and research is conducted at similar institutions;
•   The vision and intellectual depth needed to maintain the University on a path of consistent growth in accordance with the best global standards;
•   Proven leadership and executive level success in a medium to large organisation, with the ability to lead, motivate, generate trust in a collegial environment, create an empowered work force at all levels of the organization, exercise efficient and prudent stewardship over resources, and substantial fundraising skills;
•   Excellent communication (including listening) and team-building skills;
•   The ability to inspire confidence amongst Member States, sponsors, donors, faculty, staff and students and to initiate, sustain and improve beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders;
•   The ability to deliver on necessary change with the associated change management skills;
•   The sense of judgement and experience to deal effectively at the highest levels with government, public sector bodies, business, other academic and Regional/International bodies of organisations;
•   The energy and stamina to cope with all demands of the role

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with a statement of their vision for the RMU to:

Director of Administration and Board Secretary
Regional Maritime University
P. O. Box GP 1115
Accra, Ghana

Email:  director.admin@rmu.edu.gh   or   hr@rmu.edu.gh

Closing Date: 14 February, 2014

{Regional Maritime University (RMU),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Apr-2013};

The Regional Maritime University (RMU), Accra, Ghana, is a five-Member-State Premier Sub-Regional Institution that operates in a very dynamic maritime industry and education environment. The Board of Governors of the University invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Rector, who will lead the University into the future with a business spirit to embrace current and future opportunities within the maritime sector.

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification – Rector:
The Person must possess a Masters Degree, but preferably a Doctoral Degree from a recognized institution in the relevant field, either in higher education or in a relevant industrial field with substantial years of post-qualification working experience in an academic setting;

Given the Board’s priorities, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of having:

•  Strong academic or industry credibility in an international context;
•  An understanding of the environment and challenges in which higher education and research is conducted at similar institutions;
•  The vision and intellectual depth needed to maintain the University on a path of consistent growth in accordance with the best global standards;
•  Proven leadership and executive level success in a medium to large organisation, with the ability to lead, motivate, generate trust in a collegial environment, create an empowered work force at all levels of the organization, exercise efficient and prudent stewardship over resources, and substantial fundraising skills;
•  Excellent communication (including listening) and team-building skills;
•  The ability to inspire confidence amongst Member States, sponsors, donors, faculty, staff and students and to initiate, sustain and improve beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders;
•  The ability to deliver on necessary change with the associated change management skills;
•  The sense of judgement and experience to deal effectively at the highest levels with government, public sector bodies, business, other academic and Regional/International bodies of organisations;
•  The energy and stamina to cope with all demands of the role

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their applications with a statement of their vision for the RMU to:

Director of Administration and Board Secretary
Regional Maritime University
P. O. Box GP 1115
Accra, Ghana

Email: mualick.bangura@rmu.edu.gh or hr@rmu.edu.gh or abmbangura@hotmail.com

Closing Date:  25 April, 2013