VACANCY FOR SENIOR LEVEL ADMINISTRATIVE/ACADEMIC POSITIONS – DEAN & DIRECTOR
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following positions to take effect from August 1, 2026:
ACADEMIC POSITION
POSITION 1: Dean of School of Allied Health Sciences
Reporting to: Pro-Vice Chancellor
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant must:
be of professorial status in a relevant field from an academic institution or a person from industry eligible to be appointed as such;
be capable of providing academic leadership especially in the area of teaching research and extension services in the relevant disciplines;
provide evidence of managerial and administrative leadership and capacity to promote a collegial working environment in the School;
demonstrate the capacity to attract funding for research and development;
have the vision and drive to oversee the growth and development of the School;
be able to serve at least a term of 3 years before attaining age 60.
DUTIES
A Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the School and for maintaining and promoting efficiency and good order in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by the University Act and Statutes, or as may be determined by the Council and the Academic Board.
The Dean is to ensure that the approved programmes and functions of the School are duly carried out by members of the School.
The Dean is also responsible for the general administration of the School in respect of human, financial and material resources within the general framework of the University policy.
TENURE
The Dean shall hold office for a term of three (3) years on terms and conditions approved by the University Council before reaching the retirement age of 60 years. The Dean may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to three (3) years only.