The University of Mines and Technology hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director of Works and Physical Development to take effect from 1st August, 2023.

The Position

• The Director of Works and Physical Development is the Head of the Works and Physical Development Office of the University.
• The Director of Works and Physical Development is responsible for the development and maintenance of all physical infrastructure facilities of the University.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicant must possess a minimum of Master’s degree and relevant professional qualification from a recognised institution;
• Must be a Registered and Practicing Member/Fellow of a recognised professional body (ies);
• Must be a Deputy Director of Works and Physical Development or its equivalent in a University or analogous institution.

Or

• Must have at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in project management, procurement management and physical development etc. in a higher educational institution or analogous institution;
• Must have handled and completed projects of considerably high magnitude and value within a team environment;
• Must have proven leadership and managerial capabilities to lead and co-ordinate staff and activity;
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Contract Term

The Appointment, which is Full-time, shall be four (4) years in the first instance and may be subject to renewal for another term of four (4) years or part thereof but not beyond the compulsory statutory retirement age of sixty (60).

Remuneration

Conditions of service are as applicable in Government of Ghana subvented Universities.

Location: Tarkwa

How To Apply For The Job

Prospective candidates are requested to submit ten (10) copies of application, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and statement of the candidate’s vision as Director of Works and Physical Development of the University and his/her role in the management and development of the University in not more than five hundred (500) words to the following address:

The Chairman
Search Committee for Director of Works and Physical Development
C/o The Registrar
University of Mines and Technology
Post Office Box 237
Tarkwa
Ghana

Or

The Chairman
Search Committee for Director of Works and Physical Development
C/o The Office Manager
Universities of Ghana Overseas Office
Ghana Universities House
321 City Road
London ECIV ILJ
United Kingdom

Interested candidates who qualify for the positions may download the Employment form below:

Download Director of Works and Physical Development Application Form

Candidate should request three (3) referees to submit confidential reports on them directly to the same address not later than 1st May, 2023.

Closing Date: 01 May, 2023