Company Profile

Founded in December, 20111, the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho is among the youngest universities in Ghana. It is the only university in Ghana wholly dedicated to the training of health professionals.

The student population is now 4,200 and employee number currently stands at 607.

The vision of the University is to provide quality educational opportunities to students and healthcare professionals, advance knowledge through scholarship and research and provide patient care and services that improve health and quality of life.

Job Description

The University of Health and Allied Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Pro-Vice Chancellor to take effect from 1^st August, 2018.

• Position:   Pro-Vice Chancellor
• Reporting to:  Vice Chancellor

Duties:                                   

The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall, under the Vice Chancellor perform the following duties:

1. Manage the academic function of the University
2. Facilitate opportunities for research and faculty development
3. Assist the Vice Chancellor in raising funds to support research and other development projects
4. Oversee the management of student life on campus
5. Serve as Chairperson of various statutory Boards and Committees of the University
6. Act for the Vice Chancellor in his absence
7. Carry out any other responsibilities that the Vice Chancellor may assign to him/her

Tenure:

The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years and is eligible for re-appointment for another term only. An applicant must be able to complete a full term before the retiring age of 60 years.

Required Skills or Experience

Candidates for the position must be a full Professor and:

• Must have extensive working experience in University Governance and Administration;
• Must be able to write proposals that attract funding to promote development of the University;
• Must have specialization in Health and Allied Sciences;