Established in 1997 Sunyani Polytechnic is the Polytechnic of choice in the country and one with a lot of collaborative links outside Ghana and Africa. The Polytechnic has a Student Population of 10,435,255 Faculty and Senior Administrative Staff; and 178 Support Staff. The Mission of the Polytechnic is to provide career-focused education and training at the tertiary level with hands-on experience and entrepreneurship development to fill the middle level manpower needs of the country. The position of RECTOR of the Polytechnic shall become vacant on OCTOBER 1,2010.

Job Summary

The Public Relations Officer will be the head of the Public Relations Office and be responsible to the Registrar. Staff in this grade will be required to show high qualities of sound judgement, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in their area of specification.

Duties:

•  Liaising with media houses for coverage of events e.g. Congregation, Matriculation, Open Day, etc
•  Assisting in content management and updating the Polytechnic website with news items, pictures and information on regular basis
•  Conducting Media monitoring e.g. press cutting activities
•  Publication of relevant corporate information to staff under the authority of the Registrar
•  Assisting in responding to incoming mails on the official website of the Polytechnic
•  Assisting in the organisation of official functions
•  Attending and reporting on official campus functions
•  Assisting in writing advertisements and design of general announcement for the benefit of staff, students and the general public
•  Assisting the Polytechnic radio station to ensure it is operated to the highest media, ethical and professional standards
•  Assisting in the distribution and sourcing of payment for essential  publications
•  Assisting in putting together diaries, annual greeting cards and calendars
•  Assisting in organising news conferences and media soirees
•  Developing and maintaining photo library for the institution
•  Publication of significant community issues and events
•  Co-ordination of photography and design for institution publication
•  Performing some protocol functions
•  Assisting in conducting appropriate PR research
•  Serve as the mouthpiece of the Polytechnic
•  Other duty/duties to be assigned from time-to-time by the Rector, Registrar or enactments

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Diploma in Journalism Plus a Masters Degree in Mass Communication OR Public Relations OR Marketing
•  Must be computer literate
•  Must show clear evidence of ability to hold schedule(s) without supervision
•  The age should not be more than 45 years

Work Experience:

•  The candidate must have five (5) years Post qualification experience
•  The age should not be more than 45 years

Location: Sunyani

How To Apply For The Job

All applications together with Curriculum Vitae and a two-page write-up on their vision for the Polytechnic, should reach the Registrar:

The Registrar
Sunyani Polytechnic
Post Office Box 206
Sunyani

Closing Date: 01 March 2013