The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director, Health Services Directorate, University of Ghana, to take effect from 1st August 2025.

POSITION: Director, Health Services Directorate
REPORTING TO: Registrar

Job Role

The successful applicant shall, under the Registrar, be responsible for the following:

• ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of health services to officers, Junior Members, Staff, Senior Members, contract staff and retirees of the University, their families and registered wards;
• supervision of health workers;
• the procurement of medication, hospital equipment and other goods and services needed for the efficient operation of the University Hospital and its satellite allied health units;
• management of the University Hospital, its satellite health units and its health programmes;
• monitoring, advising and educating members of the University on health matters;
• ensuring that the University Hospital provides regular health extension services to adjoining communities;
• serving on relevant committees of the University; and
• performing any other functions that the Council or the Registrar may assign.

Qualification Required & Experience

The successful candidate must:

• Be medically qualified with at least 15 years post-graduation experience, with specialized qualification in the field of medicine, paediatrics, family practice, community health, surgery or dentistry.
• be in good standing with a Medical Regulatory Authority
• have proven leadership and administrative abilities, demonstrated by substantial and relevant work experience; and evidence of coordinating work of units

d. Management Skills and Abilities

• Administrative and supervisory skills
• Computer literacy
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• High proactive attitude and a good team player
• Good analytical skills
• Very conversant with the Ghana Health Services Act; Ghana Health Insurance Scheme, Financial Administration Act and Internal Audit Agency Act.

SALARY

Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and responsibility allowance.

TENURE

The person appointed as Director of the Health Services Directorate must be able to hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board, before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years, and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

• Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
• A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained
in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at:
https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publications.

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 16 December, 2024

• Applications should reach the Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh not later than the close of day on 16th December 2024.
• Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of two persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.