Koforidua Technical University Recruitment for Director of Works & Physical Development
The Governing Council of Koforidua Technical University (KTU) announces for the information of interested candidates, vacancy for the position of Director of Works and Physical Development and invites applications from qualified and competent person for the position which has become vacant.
The University
Koforidua Technical University was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 922 (2016) and amended by Act 974 (2018). The vision of the University is to be providers of standard science and technology education, a center of excellence in applied research and a reference point for solutions to community problems; the mission of the University is to provide tertiary level technical education through the development of career-focused skills in collaboration with industry; and the core values of the University are innovation, integrity and impact.
The University currently has a total student population of 8,000 students and a total staff population of 605.
THE POSITION OF THE DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
The successful candidate shall be the head of Works and Physical Development and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the management and administration of the Directorate. He/she shall be responsible for the implementation of all infrastructural projects, ensuring cost efficiency and quality as well as ensuring that project designs conform to current national and international standards and legislation. He/she shall perform other functions prescribed by the Statutes of the University.
Duties and responsibilities
A candidate seeking appointment as the Director of Works and Physical Development of the University shall be responsible for:
- Supervising of all works and contracts to ensure that construction and renovations are in consonance with prevailing industry standards and specifications.
- Overseeing the management of construction contracts with the view to ensuring compliance and due delivery of projects.
- Advising on the procurement of consultancy services
- Managing and maintaining the buildings, roads, drains, parks and gardens of the University their designs and drawings.
- Advising on the management and control of land use.
- Advising the Vice-Chancellor and the University Council on matters of land and development.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
The candidate for the position:
- Must have a minimum of Master’s Degree in Built Environment plus relevant Professional Qualification such as Ghana Institute of Engineers (GhIE), Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS), Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA).
- Must have served as Deputy Director of Works and Physical Development in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution/ organization for at least six (6) years.
- Must be computer literate
- Must have served in leadership positions.
- Must be a distinguished professional with capacity to motivate, manage and direct staff.
- Must exhibit a high sense of industry, leadership qualities, and organisational skills.
- Be visionary and result oriented
Terms of Appointment
- The appointment, which is full-time, shall be for FOUR (4) YEARS in the first instance and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance, for only another term of four (4) years or part thereof.
- Salary and Conditions of Service attached to the position are very attractive.
MODE OF Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit an application letter together with the following:
- Six (6) copies of Curriculum Vitae, including Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees; and
- A Statement of Candidate’s Vision for the Directorate, which should not exceed 1000 words.
The application should be forwarded under REGISTERED COVER marked “Application for Director of Works and Physical Development of Koforidua Technical University.
CLOSING DATE
The application for the position should reach the following addressee in both hard and soft copies not later than Friday, 16th August, 2019.
The Chairman
Search Committee for Director of Works and Physical Development
C/o Edward Asante Antwi
Head, General Administration
Koforidua Technical University (KTU)
PO Box KF 981
Koforidua, E/R
Soft copies must be forwarded to:
[email protected]
