The Secretary / Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the rector and the institute and is responsible for the general administration of the institute and for providing guidance for the framework within which policies are made.

Duties / Responsibilities

He/She is the custodian of the records of the institute and by virtue of his/her office, secretary to the GIMPA council and the academic board. He/She will oversee, guide, and direct through designed supervisory personnel the activities related to:

. Program planning and budgeting / controller comprising budget preparations, budget preparations, budget control, financial accounting and reporting, student accounts, cash receipts and disbursements, investments.

. Procurement and contracting operations of the institute

. Operation and maintenance of the physical plant including construction, repair, and renovation

. Other support service operation including property control, maintenance of grounds, transportation, operation of mail service, printing services custodial services, management of institute's apartments, facilities management, food services, computer services and bookstore.

. Assist in the development of the institute's strategic plan

. Prepare plans and reports on the institute short and long-range goals and operations for submission to the board

. Ensure that the evaluation system for staff is carried out in each unit

. Evaluate all directors within the division of Finance and Administration, including Action plans

. Develop procedures and policies for procurement of good and non-personal services for the institute

. Review all policy statements in Finance and administration and coordinate development of new or revised policies.

. Serve as Affirmative action officer for non-academic staff.

. Perform other duties as assigned by the rector.

Qualifications And Experience

. Candidates must possess on advanced degree with not less than 15 years post-graduation working experience, five years of which must be in a senior management position.
. Experience in Tertiary education institution will be an advantage. Candidates must be self-motivated individuals with requisite leadership, vision and management abilities to serve as part of a management team dedicated to providing excellent services in an academic environment.

Competencies / Attributes

. High level of policy analytical skills and intellectual capacity to grasp complex adminstrative challenges of higher educational institutions.
. significant leadership experience at a senior level in a complex organization.
. Demonstrated ability to develop, articulate and implement the institute's goals.
. Ability to provide leadership in the Ghanaian higher education sector
. A record of successfully leading and managing change and excellent human relations
. An understanding of the social, political and economic environment in which Ghanaian universities operate
. A sound appreciation of emerging global trends in higher education
. A commitment to the highest level of personal and professional integrity
. Ability to supervise the activities of senior administrative staff and motivate same for higher productivity.

Remuneration: Very attractive and competitive which shall be specified in the letter of appointment

How To Apply For The Job:

Interest candidates should submit applications to Chairman, Search Committee or Council Secretariat, GIMPA P.O Box AH 50, Achimota - Accra.(with whom two completed copies are to be lodged).

Candidates should enclose two copies of their curriculum vitae indicating their qualifications, working experience, publications etc.. . Candidates should also send, in a minimum of two pages, their vision for the institute and the strategies for achieving it... Candidates should request three referees to submit reports on them directly to the address indicated above.

Closing Date: 29th June, 2012