Staff Vacancies

Post date: 
Mon, 02/25/2019 - 18:45

The University of Education, Winneba announces for the information of the Academic Community and the General Public vacancies for the following:

PRINCIPAL, COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, KUMASI

THE POSITION

The Principal is the administrative and academic head of the College. S/he shall be responsible for providing leadership to the College, and for maintaining and providing efficiency and good governance of the College in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by Act 672 and the Statutes of the University of Education, Winneba.

THE PERSON

Applicants seeking appointment as Principal must be:

  • of professorial status or equivalent grade in an analogous institution;
  • a doctorate degree holder;
  • able to, in addition to being a distinguished scholar, demonstrate the capacity to motivate and direct staff;
  • visionary, business oriented, and able to establish rapport between industry and the University;
  • sober with maturity and drive for sound and impartial judgment;
  • able to serve, at least, a full FOUR-YEAR term of Office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60) years.
  • Moreover, the applicant must:
  • exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills and must be above reproach;
  • possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, and the capacity to manage and control crisis situations;
  • demonstrate experience in having attracted grants and funds for research and development activities for the College;

 TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

  • The appointment, which is full-time, shall be for four years in the first instance, and may be renewed for another term of three (3) years, altogether making a maximum of seven (7) years. The successful applicant may opt to be a faculty member after serving the seven year term of office before attaining the statutory retiring age of sixty (60) years.
  • Fringe benefits attached to the post are attractive.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants are requested to submit an application letter together with the following:

  • Ten (10) copies of curriculum vitae (CV), including names and addresses of three (3) referees; and,
  • Ten (10) copies of a three-page statement of applicant’s vision for the College.

Application should be forwarded under registered cover marked “Application for Principal, College of Technology Education, Kumasi” to reach the following addresses not later than Friday 22nd March, 2019.

The Chairman
Search Committee for Principal
c/o The Registrar
University of Education, Winneba
Post Office Box 25
Winneba, C/R
Ghana

OR

The Chairman
Search Committee for Principal
c/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana University House
321 City Road
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

INTERNAL AUDITOR

THE POSITION

The Internal Auditor is the head of the Internal Audit of the University and shall be responsible, under the Vice-Chancellor, for the provision of effective leadership and promotion of good governance in accordance with the regulations of the University.

THE PERSON

The applicant must be:

  • a distinguished professional with the capacity to motivate and direct staff;
  • above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills; possess excellent interpersonal communication skills;
  • a member of a recognized professional (Accountancy/Auditing) body (ICA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA, etc), possession of a master’s degree preferably MBA/MSc. in Accounting/Finance would be an advantage.
  • Besides, the applicant must have:
  • considerable experience in corporate governance;
  • served in a university or an analogous institution, or in a reputable and recognized practicing firm, industry, commerce, and/or public sector in a management position;
  • a minimum of thirteen (13) years post-qualification experience;
  • a minimum of ten (10) years post-professional qualification experience

TERMS OF THE APPOINTMENT

The appointment shall be full-time and the successful applicant must be able to serve a minimum of a FOUR-YEAR term of office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60) years.

MODE OF APPLICATION

The interested applicants are requested to submit an application letter together with the following:

  • ten (10) copies of curriculum vitae (CV), including names and addresses of three (3) referees; and,
  • ten (10) copies of a three-page statement of applicant’s vision for the University.

Application should be forwarded under registered cover marked “INTERNAL AUDITOR” to reach the following addresses not later than 22nd March, 2019.

The Registrar
University of Education, Winneba
Post Office Box 25
Winneba, C/R
Ghana

OR

The Registrar
c/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana University House
321 City Road
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

FINANCE OFFICER

THE POSITION

The Finance Officer is the head of the Finance Office and shall be responsible, under the

Vice-Chancellor, for the financial administration of the University.

THE PERSON

The applicant must be:

  • a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate and direct staff.
  • above reproach and must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organizational skills; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • a member of a recognized professional (Accountancy/Auditing) body (ICA/ACCA/CIMA/CA/CPA, etc.), possession of a master’s degree preferably, MBA/MSc. in Accounting/Finance would be an advantage.
  • S/he must also have:
  • considerable experience in corporate governance
  • served in a university or an analogous institution, or in a reputable and recognized practicing firm, industry, commerce and/or public sector in a management position.
  • a minimum of fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience.
  • a minimum of twelve (12) years post-professional qualification experience.

TERMS OF THE APPOINTMENT

The appointment shall be full-time and the successful applicant must be able to serve a minimum of a FOUR-YEAR term of office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60) years.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants are requested to submit an application letter together with the following:

  • ten (10) copies of curriculum vitae (CV), including names and addresses of three (3) referees; and,
  • ten (10) copies of a three-page vision statement by which the applicant’s vision for the University is clearly specified.

Application should be forwarded under registered cover marked ‘Application for ‘Finance Officer’ to reach the following addresses not later than 22nd March, 2019.

The Chairman
Search Committee for Finance Officer
c/o The Registrar
University of Education, Winneba
Post Office Box 25
Winneba, C/R
Ghana

OR

The Chairman
Search Committee for Finance Officer
c/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana University House
321 City Road
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

THE POSITION

The Director of Works and Physical Development is the head of the Office of Works and Physical Development of the University. S/he is responsible for the development and maintenance of all physical infrastructural facilities of the University.

 THE PERSON

The applicant must:

  • possess a minimum of master’s degree and relevant professional qualification from a recognized institution;
  • be a registered and practicing member/fellow of a recognized professional body(ies)
  • possess a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying/Architecture or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution.

S/he must also have:

  • considerable post-qualification experience in project management, procurement management, physical development, built environment, etc. in a higher educational institution or analogous institution;
  • handled and completed a project of a considerably high magnitude and value within a team environment;
  • proven leadership and managerial capabilities to lead and coordinate staff and activity;
  • excellent interpersonal communication skills;
  • considerable experience in office practice and procedure.
  • a minimum of fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience.
  • a minimum of twelve (12) years post-professional qualification experience.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

The appointment is full-time. The successful applicant should be able to serve a four-year term of office before attaining the compulsory retiring age of Sixty (60) years.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants are requested to submit an application letter together with the following:

  • ten (10) copies of curriculum vitae (CV) including names and addresses of three (3) referees; and
  • ten (10) copies of a three-page statement of candidate’s vision for the Directorate.

Application should be forwarded under registered cover marked ‘Director of Works and Physical Development’ to reach the following addresses not later than 22nd March, 2019.

The Registrar
University of Education, Winneba
Post Office Box 25
Winneba, C/R
Ghana

OR

The Registrar
c/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana University House
321 City Road
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

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