The Institution:
The University of Ghana was established in 1948 to provide higher education, undertake research, disseminate knowledge and to foster relationships with outside persons and bodies. It currently has a student population of over 38,000 to 5,000 employees (Basic Statistics, 2011)

Job Summary

The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following vacant position in a new created unit called Office for Research, Innovation and Development (ORID).

Reporting To: Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development)

Position Summary:
The successful candidate will support the Pro-Vice Chancellor to ensure that the mandate of ORID is fulfilled and also assist the Pro-Vice-Chancellor to put in place and implement mechanisms that will ensure that the core functions of ORID are delivered.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director shall have direct oversight of the following units in ORID-Research Administration; Contract Management; Outreach and Extension; Marketing/ IP/ Patenting; Publications; and Fund raising.

The Director shall specifically have the responsibility to:

•  Provide leadership, supervise and motivate Assistant Registrars and Research Development Officers to deliver set goals and targets;
•  Develop and lead effective strategies for fund raising for research;
•  Set standards and ensure effective dissemination of high quality research output;
•  Set, prioritize and meet targets that will drive UG's research enterprise;
•  Foster industry-University relations for mutual benefit;
•  Ensure professional development of assigned staff to be abreast with current trends and policies in research management;
•  Ensure effective dissemination of research results;
•  Promote the development of faculty capability and capability to deliver high quality research output; and
•  Any other responsibilities as specified by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (RID)

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Experienced researcher of professorial rank; or a person with equivalent qualifications from industry with proven research record evidenced by number of research projects undertaken, track record in attracting research grants as well as diversity of grant sources. He/she must also possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills
•  Demonstrated experience/technical knowledge in developing and implementing research related policies;
•  Experience in working collaboratively to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the donor community;
•  Strong managerial skills especially in research management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
The ideal candidate must be:

•  Results-oriented and have the ability to set and achieve targets;
•  Able to provide strong leadership and be able to influence others to obtain results;
•  Business-minded with demonstrable evidence of creativity;
•  An excellent team player with very good interpersonal skills;
•  A person with very strong verbal and communication skills; and
•  Able to demonstrate a very high level of professionalism and flexibility

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

An applicant is required to submit the complete application pack (Hard copy) to:

The Registrar
University of Ghana
P. O. Box LG 25
Legon, Accra-Ghana

Or registrar@ug.edu.gh (Soft Copy). The application pack should contain the following:

Closing Date: 31 March 2013

•  Completed application form for Senior Administrative and Professional Positions (UAB Form 1B) to be downloaded from the University's website at: www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd
•  An up to date Curriculum Vitae

This advertisement can be found under Employment Opportunities (Other Links) at the University of Ghana website: www.ug.edu.gh