Job Description

The Governing Council of the Ghana College of Nurses & Midwives, a statutory agency of the MOH-Ghana for the specialist training of nurses and midwives is looking for a qualified person to appoint to the position of RECTOR.

The Position
The Rector is an employee of the College and shall:

1. Be the Administrative (Secretariat) head of the College in accordance with Section 75 of ACT 833 Part Three of the Specialist Health Training and Plant Medicine Research ACT (2011)
2. Serve as the secretary to the Council as well as the Academic Board led by the President towards achievement of the objectives of the College
3. Create an empowered administrative workforce of the College and exercise supervisory role over the administrative staff
4. Perform any other functions as may be prescribed by the Governing Council of the College

Required Skills or Experience

The Person must be/have

• A registered and distinguished nursing or midwifery practitioner of good standing with not less than 15 years experience
• A holder of at least a master's degree in nursing, midwifery or a relevant discipline from an accredited University. PhD is an added advantage
• Preferably a fellow of the West African College of Nursing (Non-feilows may also apply
• Proven relevant senior managerial and administrative experience of not less than 5 years
• Proven experience of work in a reputable academic entity
• Of good disposition, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An effective team player
• Excellent computer skills  (at least Microsoft Office)
• Good experience in fund raising and managing resources for optimal benefit