The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, announces for the information of the Academic Community and the General Public, the following vacancies, effective, 1ST NOVEMBER, 2024:

Title: Director of University Health Services

Job Summary

• The Director of University Health Services shall be responsible, under the Vice-Chancellor for providing leadership, promoting efficiency and good governance at the University Health Services in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the Statutes of the University.
• The Director shall provide favourable environment to support clinical training for Medical Students at the University Hospital.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Director of University Health Services;

• Must be a qualified Medical Officer registered with, and in good standing with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council or equivalent recognised professional body, with at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience in the practice of Medicine/Dentistry.
• Must possess a Postgraduate Degree from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning in a relevant field of Study.
• Must have Membership and/or Fellowship from a recognised Professional Body.
• Must be above reproach and exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities and organisational skills in the Health Delivery Sector.
• Must have served in a University, Ghana Health Service or equivalent analogous institution at a rank not below a Principal Medical Officer or as a Consultant in a University or analogous institution for a minimum of five (5) years.

Terms of Appointment

• The Appointment, which is full-time, shall be for FIVE (5) YEARS in the first instance before attaining the compulsory retiring age of SIXTY (60).
• The appointment may be renewed for another term of up to five (5) Years after evaluation of performance by the University Council.

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Candidates are requested to submit SIX (6) copies of application package comprising an Application Letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a 3-paged Vision Statement for the University Health Services (font style – Times New Roman; font size – 12; and line spacing – 1.5) and Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.

Applications should be marked ‘ APPLICATION FOR DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES ’ and forwarded under COVER to reach the following address, not later than 31ST JULY 2024:

The Search Committee for the
Director of University Health Services
The Registrar
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Private Mail Bag
University Post Office
Kumasi
Registrar

Closing Date: 31 July, 2024