The Ghana institute of Journalism is a specialized public university that runs communications programmes at the Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels under Act 717, 2006. In 2009, the Institute received a Presidential Charter to operate as an autonomous public university. The position of Rector of the Institute becomes vacant after 31st August, 2014.

The Rector who is answerable to the Council, is the academic and administrative head and chief disciplinary officer of the Institute.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Candidate must have:

•   A PhD in an appropriate field
•   A Postgraduate qualification in a Communication related field

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of having

•   A considerable post qualification experience at senior managerial level at the tertiary level or any analogous institution.
•   A strong academic credibility.
•   A good understanding of the environment and challenges within higher education and research institutions:
•   The vision and intellectual depth needed to maintain a university or the path of consistent Growth in accordance with best global standards
•   Proven leadership and executive level success with the ability to lead, motivate and generate trust in a collegial environment
•   Substantial fundraising skills’
•   The ability to inspire confidence among students, staff and faculty and to initiate, sustain, and improve beneficial relationship with stakeholders;
•   The ability to deliver on necessary change with associated change management skills
•   A sense of judgement and experience to deal effectively at the highest levels with government, public sector bodies, business and other academic institutions.

Age Limit
Not more that 55 years at the time of application

Conditions of Service
Very Attractive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Candidates are required to send the following documents to the address below:

•   Three (3) Copies of Detailed CVs, indicating qualifications and work experience
•   A vision statement for the Ghana Institute of Journalism and the strategy for attainment.
•   Confidential reports by three Referees, directly submitted to the address below:

THE SECRETARY
SEARCH PARTY (RECTOR)
GHANA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM
P. O. BOX GP 667
ACCRA

Closing Date: 30 April, 2014