The Position:

•   A Director of an Institute is an Officer appointed by the Commission and charged with the responsibility for directing the administrative, scientific, technical and commercial functions of the Institute.

Duties/Key responsibilities:

•   The Director is to work close with the Director-General to implement the Commissions' policies in the Institute.
•   Manage, coordinate and steer all nuclear and related research programmes, projects and activities throughout the nation.
•   Help develop expertise in the field of Nuclear Science and related Technologies.
•   Initiate new research proposals in accordance with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved programme for Ghana and co-ordinate research, scientific, technical and commercial activities in the Institute.
•   Enhance the application of Nuclear Science in the field of education and training for socio-economic development of the country.
•   Set priority goals of research and other activities within the Institute in line with the Commission's policy.
•   Steer research and technical operations of the institute, including commercialisation of research outputs.
•   Develop and implement the appropriate strategies and systems for effective coordination, monitoring and evaluation of research work within the Institute.
•   Create and ensure a sound working environment conducive for the publication of research outputs.
•   Ensure availability of funds for research purposes in the Institute;and
•   Any other job that may be assigned by the Director-General

Tenure

•   The position is for five (5) years but may be renewed for a second term.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must be of a minimum rank of Principal Research Scientist/Principal Scientific Officer/Associate Professor
•   Must possess a higher degree (PhD, DSc and D.Phil.) in the relevant area or related fields

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

•   Application forms may be obtained at a fee of GH¢200.00
•   A written application together with (9) copies of the completed application forms should be lodged with the Director-General at the address below.

The Director-General
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
P.O. Box LG 80, Legon Accra.

The application should also include:

•   Complete CV of applicant with names and addresses of three referees
•   A two (2) page Vision statement in relation to the position

Closing Date: 10 June, 2016