UHAS: Vacancy for Dean of School of Medicine – APPLY HERE

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Dean of School of Medicine to take effect from 1st August 2021 (Start date negotiable).

Position: Dean of School Of Medicine

Qualifications

The successful applicant must:

a. Be of professorial status from an academic/research institution or a person from industry eligible to be appointed as such. AND
b. Be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of teaching, research and extension in the relevant disciplines.
c. Provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the School.
d. Demonstrate capacity to attract funding for research and development.
e. Have the vision and the drive to oversee the growth and development of the School.
f. Be in good standing with the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana
g. Be able to serve a minimum of three (3) years in office before the retiring age of 60.

Duties

The successful candidate shall:

a. A Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the School and for maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in accordance with the policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council and Academic Board.

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b. The Dean is to ensure that the approved programs and functions of the School are duly carried out by members of the School.

c. The Dean is also responsible for the general administration of the School in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of University policy.

d. The Dean shall perform any other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Tenure

A Dean shall hold office for three years on terms and conditions recommended by the University Council and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three years.

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Method of Application

Interested applicants are required to complete an application form for Senior Administrative/Professional Staff to be downloaded from the University’s website. CLICK HERE to download. The completed application form should be attached with

The application dossier should contain the following:

1. A Curriculum Vitae.
2. Copies of educational and professional certificates
3. A vision statement of up to three pages indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its vision and mission.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date

Application documents should be forwarded to applications@uhas.edu.gh  on or before Friday, 2ND of July 2021.