Kumasi Technical University, a Public Tertiary Education Institution, located in the heart of Kumasi, the capital city of Ashanti region, Ghana, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following positions:
(A) ICT OFFICER
The Position
The ICT Officer shall be the Head of the ICT Department (Centre). Staff in this grade shall be required to show high qualities of sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in their area of specialisation.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must hold a minimum of Masters degree in Information Technology and must have at least eight (8) years post-qualification experience in senior management position; in Information Technology management in a tertiary institution, industry or any relevant public service organisation. OR
Must have served as an Assistant ICT Officer for at least four (4) years
(B) SPORTS OFFICER
The Position
The Sports Officer is the Head of the Sports Department or Unit. Staff in this grade shall be required to show high qualities of sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism in their area of specialisation.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must hold a minimum of a Masters degree in Physical Education or related field and must have at least eight (8) years post-qualification experience in senior management. He/she must have served as Assistant Sports Officer for at least four (4) years.
(C) CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
The Position
Applicant shall be responsible for the planning, directing and coordinating of all security activities of the various campuses of the University. He/She shall be responsible to the Registrar for the overall administration of the safety and security needs and services of the University. OR
Qualifications and Experience
Applicant must possess a Bachelors degree or HND in a relevant subject area and must have served as a Principal Security Officer in the University or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least six (6) years.
Must have served in the officer cadre in the Armed Forces, Police or any major security service and must have held security-related schedule(s) for at least fifteen (15) years. Applicant must have impeccable record of service.
(D) CHIEF TRANSPORT ASSISTANT
The Position
The Chief Transport Assistant shall be the Head of the Transport Office. He/She shall work under the direction and supervision of the Registrar. He/She shall play a lead role in all transport matters.
Qualifications and Experience
Must have a Bachelors degree or HND in a relevant area of study or Diploma in Transport Management awarded by a recognised institution and must have served as Principal Transport Assistant in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least six (6) years;
Must be computer literate.
Terms of Appointment
The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the University consistent with the Technical Universities Act 2016 (as amended by Act 974), and the Statutes of the Kumasi Technical University.
APPLICATION FOR THE JOB
- Applicant must submit a Sealed Application Letter to the Registrar of the University.
- Applicant must attach a Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to his/her qualities.
- Applicant must include a short statement of not more than four pages (Times New Roman size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining his/her vision and strategies for the position.
- For Sports and ICT Officers, applicants shall be required to produce a write-up on work done at current grade, based on work output, for two (2) External Assessors' evaluation.
- Application must be hand-delivered to the Registrar of the University (signing for submission shall be required) or submitted using a registered mail to reach the address below (as applicable) not later than Friday, 24th April, 2020.
(E) LECTURERS
Area of Specialisation Available Slots
Information Science 2
Laboratory Technology 2
Pharmaceutical Sciences 1
Chemical Engineering 1
Estate Management 1
Procurement & Supply Chain Management 1
THE APPLICANT(S)
- Must hold a PhD or its equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area.
- Must have appreciable industrial experience and/or must be skillful in Competency-Based Training (CBT).
- Membership of a recognised professional body will be an added advantage.
- Applicants with Research Masters degree with considerable level of industrial and university teaching experience may be considered for the position of Assistant Lecturer (a temporary position for a period of two (2) years renewable for a further two years only, unless the candidate registers for and obtains a terminal degree.
APPLICATION FOR THE JOB
- Applicant must submit a Sealed Application Letter to the Registrar of the University.
- Applicant must attach a Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to his/her qualities.
- Applicant must include a short statement of not more than four pages (Times New Roman size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining his/her vision and strategies for the position.
- Application must be hand-delivered to the Registrar of the University (signing for submission shall be required) or submitted using a registered mail to reach the address below (as applicable) not later than Friday, th 24 April, 2020.
The Registrar
Kumasi Technical University
P. O. Box 854
Kumasi
Email: registrar@kstu.edu.gh
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.