ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCIES IN THE UNIVERSITY
The C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS) which is located in Navrongo, Upper East Region, Ghana, is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the following Schools and Directorates:
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer, with specialities in the stated areas, under the following Schools
(A). SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Areas of specialisation:
- Human Anatomy
- Medical Physiology
- Morbid Pathology
- Medical Microbiology
- Haematology
- Chemical Pathology
- Anaesthesia
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Intensive Care
(B). SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES
Areas of specialisation:
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacology or its related areas such as: Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Formulation Science, Biomedical Engineering and Enterprise, Nanotechnology, or Personalised Medicine with extensive previous working experience or teaching experience in Pharmaceutical Technology.
(C). SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Area of specialisation:
- Midwifery
(D). SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Area of specialisation:
- Medical Physics
(E). SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Area of specialisation:
- Mathematics Education
(F). SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE SCIENCES
Area of specialisation:
- Plant Ecology and Conservation
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Environmental Science (Environmental Chemistry, Environmental and Resources Management, Biodiversity Conservation)
QUALIFICATIONS
(a). Professors
The applicant seeking this appointment must:
- Have been appointed Professor in any of the areas of specialisation listed above by any accredited university/institution. OR
- Have a Ph.D. in any of the areas of specialisation listed above,
- Demonstrate satisfactory contributions to, and performance in, teaching, as well as clinical research/trials, and health promotion in the case of the Health Sciences,
- Have built and established international and local excellence in grantsmanship,
- Have at least twenty-six (26) peer-reviewed publications in the areas of specialisation listed above, in any reputable and high-ranked journals,
- Have a minimum of twelve (12) years of teaching and research experience, and
- Additionally, in the case of applicants under the School of Medical Sciences, have a valid license from the Ghana Medical and Dental Council to practice in Ghana (in the case of medical doctors and physician assistants) or a valid PIN from the Allied Health Professions Council to practice in Ghana (in the case of Biomedical Scientists).
- For applicants under the School of Nursing and Midwifery, applicants must have a valid professional identification number and license from the Nurses and Midwives Council and a specialist or membership certificate from the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives.
(b). Associate Professors
The applicant seeking this appointment must:
- Have been appointed Associate Professor in any of the areas of specialisation listed above by any accredited university/institution. OR
- Have a Ph.D. in any of the areas of specialisation listed above.
- Demonstrate satisfactory contributions to, and performance in teaching, as well as clinical research/trials, and health promotion in the case of the Health Sciences.
- Have built and established international and local excellence in grantsmanship.
- Have at least sixteen (16) peer-reviewed publications in the areas of specialisation listed above, in any reputable and high-ranked journals.
- Have a minimum of eight (8) years teaching and research experience, and
- Additionally, in the case of applicants under the School of Medical Sciences, have a valid license from the Ghana Medical and Dental Council to practice in Ghana (in the case of medical doctors and physician assistants) or a valid PIN from the Allied Health Professions Council to practice in Ghana (in the case of Biomedical Scientists). This requirement is for only applicants under the School of Medical Sciences.
- For applicants under the School of Nursing and Midwifery, applicants must have a valid professional identification number and license from the Nurses and Midwives Council and a specialist or membership certificate from the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives.
(c). Senior Lecturers
The applicant seeking this appointment must:
- Have been appointed Senior Lecturer in any of the areas of specialisation listed above by any accredited university/institution. OR
- Have a Ph.D. in any of the areas of specialisation listed above.
- Demonstrate satisfactory contributions to and performance in teaching, clinical research/trials, and health promotion, in the case of Health Sciences.
- Have at least six(6) peer-reviewed publications in the areas of specialisation listed above, in any reputable and high-ranked journals.
- Have a minimum of four (4) years of teaching and research experience,
- Experience in grantsmanship will be an advantage.
- Additionally, in the case of applicants under the School of Medical Sciences, have a valid license from the Ghana Medical and Dental Council to practice in Ghana (in the case of medical doctors and physician assistants) or a valid PIN from the Allied Health Professions Council to practice in Ghana (in the case of Biomedical Scientists).
- For applicants under the School of Nursing and Midwifery, applicants must have a valid professional identification number and license from the Nurses and Midwives Council and a specialist or membership certificate from the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives.
(d). Lecturers
The applicant seeking this appointment must:
- Have been appointed Lecturer in any of the areas of specialisation listed above by any accredited university/institution. OR
- Have a Ph.D. in any of the areas of specialisation listed above.
- Demonstrate satisfactory contributions to and performance in teaching, clinical research/trials, and health promotion.
- Peer-reviewed publications in the areas of specialisation in reputable and high-ranked journals, Teaching and research experience in a tertiary institution, and experience in grantsmanship will be advantageous.
- Have a valid license from the Ghana Medical and Dental Council to practice in Ghana (in the case of medical doctors and physician assistants) or a valid PIN from the Allied Health Professions Council to practice in Ghana (in the case of Biomedical Scientists). This requirement is for only applicants under the School of Medical Sciences.
- For applicants under the School of Nursing and Midwifery, applicants must have a valid professional identification number and license from the Nurses and Midwives Council and a specialist or membership certificate from the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives.
Note that applicants who have enrolled in PhD programmes and are at the advanced stage MAY be considered for a transitional rank (i.e., Assistant Lecturer).
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
(A). Director of University Health Services
The Director of University Health Services shall be the Head of the Directorate of University Health Services.
Duties/Responsibilities
The Director of Health Services shall:
- Be the Head of the Directorate of University Health Services;
- She/he shall be responsible for the provision of preventive, personal, environmental, and public health services in the University and to the University community;
- Provide leadership to all staff in the University Health Facilities;
- Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of health services to members of the University and their families;
- Exercise professional and administrative supervision over the entire medical, paramedical, and all other staff within the University Health Services;
- Plan and monitor the development of the University Hospital and its health programmes;
- Ensure that the University Hospital provides regular health extension services to the adjoining communities;
- Provide advice and education on health matters, and
- Perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Vice-Chancellor or his representative.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
The Applicant must have the following qualifications:
- Must be a registered member of the Ghana Medical and Dental Council and of good standing
- Must have a Postgraduate degree from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning in a relevant specialisation.
- Being a Member and/or Fellow of a recognised and relevant professional body would be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Experience
- The Director shall have, at least, eight (8) years post-qualification experience as a licensed specialist in a health-related field.
- A broad knowledge base experience in the development and implementation of policies and operational procedures, quality assurance, coordinating and implementing research.
- Evidence of research output and experience in service development. (Must have at least eight (8) papers/publications/reports/memoranda as evidence of contribution to health delivery).
- Ability to lead academic programmes in the area of health would be an added advantage.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication.
- Ability to organise and manage workload, work on own initiative, lead, and manage a multi-disciplinary team.
- Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Tenure of Office
The Director of University Health Services shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed for another term of four (4) years. He/She should be able to work for at least four (4) years before attaining the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
(B). General Duty Medical Officer
Duties/Responsibilities:
Applicant must be able to:
- Conduct thorough medical assessments and examinations of patients.
- Diagnose and treat various medical conditions, injuries, and illnesses.
- Develop and implement personalised treatment plans for patients.
- Prescribe medications and monitor patient responses.
- Perform medical procedures and surgeries as required.
- Educate patients and their families about medical conditions and treatments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records of all patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Stay informed about advancements in medical practices and treatments.
- Adhere to medical protocols, standards, and regulations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Applicant must:
- Possess a medical degree (an MD or MBChB), from a recognised university
- Have a valid permanent registration with the Ghana Medical & Dental Council to practice as a medical doctor.
- Have proven experience working as a Medical Officer or in a similar role.
- Have strong clinical skills and knowledge of medical procedures.
- Have Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Be Empathetic and compassionate towards patients.
- Be able to pay attention to detail and accuracy in patient care.
- Be able to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals and other staff.
- Commit to continuous learning and professional development.
- Be less than 60 years of age.
Experience
- Must have at least two (2) years of post-qualification experience.
DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
(A). Software Developer
Qualification and Experience:
The candidate must:
- Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline from a recognised university.
- Have significant experience as a software developer.
- Have significant experience in designing and implementing large-scale web systems/software.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining web applications using PHP, JavaScript, CSS, Python, React and SQL.
- Be adept at designing and implementing RESTful APIs using frameworks such as PHP Laravel, Node JS, Flask etc.
- Have experience managing Linux server environments.
- Knowledge of web security best practices, including data encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
- Be proficient in professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create software solutions by analysing information needs, consulting with users, and studying system flows, data usage, and work processes.
- Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, and diagrams.
- Enhance operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
- Protect operations by maintaining information confidentiality.
- Troubleshoot and debug software issues to ensure smooth functionality and performance.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions with other systems and platforms.
- Provide training and support to end-users to ensure efficient use of software solutions.
- Monitor and evaluate system performance, implementing necessary optimisations and upgrades.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of ICT.
Desired Qualities/Attributes
- Ability to prioritize well, and communicate clearly.
- Have a consistent track record of delivery and excellent software engineering skills.
- Must be able to work across multiple facets of the project and juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time.
- Must have strong analytical capability and the ability to create innovative solutions.
- Must be a highly motivated individual who is looking to grow his/her career in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and create new products.
- Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals.
(B). ICT Assistant
Qualifications & Experience:
- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline or he/she must have served as an ICT Assistant in a comparable grade in a recognised and similar institution/organisation for at least 4 years.
- Proven experience in ICT support and administration, with a strong technical background in IT systems and networks.
- Solid understanding of network protocols, hardware, security principles, and best practices.
- Proficiency in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software components, including servers, routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex ICT issues efficiently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to convey technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software components of our ICT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and peripherals.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.
- Provide technical support and assistance to end users, resolving hardware and software issues and answering technical queries.
- Develop and maintain documentation of ICT systems, configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in ICT, and make recommendations for improvements and enhancements to our infrastructure.
- Conduct periodic audits and assessments of our ICT environment to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with ICT policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support initiatives and projects that require ICT expertise.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of ICT.
REGISTRY
Deputy Registrar /Senior Assistant Registrar with specialities particularly in:
University Relations
Qualifications:
For appointment to the rank of Deputy Registrar, the candidate must:
- Hold an M.Phil. or two-year research Master’s degree in a relevant area (for applicants in university relations relevant areas include Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, or related disciplines). OR
- For university relations applicants, possess a good first degree and a Professional Certificate in Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, or Marketing from a recognised Professional Body.
- Additionally, the applicant must have been appointed Deputy Registrar in an accredited university/institution and have served on that rank OR
- Have worked satisfactorily as Senior Assistant Registrar and met the four (4) years minimum waiting period requirement for promotion to Deputy Registrar with the requisite minimum papers for promotion to the rank of Deputy Registrar, OR
- Have previously held an appointment to the same or similar grade in an analogous institution with comparable standards with the University and have, at least, ten (10) years of accumulated postgraduate working experience.
For appointment to the rank of Senior Assistant Registrar, the candidate must:
- Hold an M.Phil. or two-year research Master’s degree in a relevant area (for applicants in university relations relevant areas include Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, or related disciplines) OR
- For university relations applicants, possess a good first degree and a Professional Certificate in Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, or Marketing from a recognised Professional Body.
- Additionally, applicant must have been appointed Senior Assistant Registrar in an accredited university/institution and have served on that rank OR
- Have worked satisfactorily as an Assistant Registrar and met the minimum waiting period requirement for promotion to Senior Assistant Registrar with the requisite minimum papers for promotion to the rank of Senior Assistant Registrar.
- Have previously held an appointment to the same or similar grade in an analogous institution with comparable standards with the University and have, at least, eight (8) years of accumulated postgraduate working experience.
Duties/Responsibilities for University Relations
- Organise public events of the University, such as Inaugural Lectures, Congregations, Conferences, Matriculations, among others.
- Compile, edit, and publish the University’s publications such as the Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Reports, Newsletters, Brochures, Statutes, etc.
- Respond to inquiries from the Media and other parties.
- Write Speeches, Press Releases, Rejoinders, etc.
- Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising, among others.
NOTE: All applicants will be required to submit a two-page Vision Statement on how they will contribute to the growth and development of the University Relations Section and the strategies that will be adopted to achieve this.
Assistant Registrar (Counsellor)
For appointment to the rank of Assistant Registrar (Counsellor), the candidate must:
- Have been appointed Assistant Registrar (Counsellor) in an accredited university/institution and have served at least three (3) years on that grade. OR
- Have satisfactorily served a minimum of two (2) years as Junior Assistant Registrar (Counsellor) in a university or its equivalent.
- Hold an M.Phil. or two-year research Master’s degree in either Guidance and Counselling or Psychology.
- Additionally, have, at least, four (4) years postgraduate qualification relevant work experience in public service
- Having a professional license in counselling will be an advantage.
- Computer literacy is an added advantage.
Head of University Security
Applicants seeking appointment as Head of University Security must:
- Possess a Master of Arts degree in Security, Peace and Security, or relevant equivalent qualification in the field. OR
- Be at least a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army or a Chief Superintendent in the Police Service or any of the Forces. OR
- Have been a Head of Security in a university or a comparable institution.
- Have a minimum of 12 years relevant experience as a Senior Officer in the Security Service (applicable to bullets ii and iii).
- Be a good communicator with good interpersonal skills.
DIRECTORATE OF INTERNAL AUDIT
(A). Internal Auditor (Information Technology)
For appointment to the rank of Internal Auditor (IT), the candidate must:
- Have been appointed Internal Auditor (IT) in an accredited University/Institution and have served at least, three (3) years on that grade. OR
- Hold an M.Phil. or a two-year research Masters degree in ICT or IT.
- In addition, the applicant must have a good first degree in Accounting or Finance and a Chartered Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certificate.
DIRECTORATE OF FINANCE
(A). Assistant Accountant
Applicants seeking appointment as Assistant Accountant must:
- Hold a relevant two-year MBA in Accounting/Finance or any equivalent
- Be a member of any of the following professional bodies: Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA, Ghana), Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants (ICCA), and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Must have experience in the work environment.
(B). Accountant
The applicant must:
- Have a good first degree in Accountancy or Finance or equivalent professional
- Hold a two-year MBA degree in Accounting/Finance with not less than three years post-qualification experience in a university or analogous
- Be a member of any of the following professional bodies: Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA, Ghana), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) OR
- Have a good first degree in Accountancy/Finance.
- Be a member of any of the following professional bodies: Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA, Ghana), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
- Have served as an Assistant Accountant for a minimum of two years in a university or an analogous institution or three years post-qualification experience in a relevant
Tenure
All the positions or vacancies advertised are full-time employment and thus will be subject to the terms and conditions therein.
Mode of Application
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online application pack on: www.jobs.cktutas.edu.gh
Steps To Apply:
- Visit www.jobs.cktutas.edu.gh
- Click on “Sign Up” to register or Enter your Email and Password to log in if you have already registered.
- Go through the application process by providing accurate details before submitting.
The application pack should contain the following:
- Completed online application form.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Please, note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date
The applications portal will be closed on July 23, 2024.
No Open Positions