Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICTS) @ University of Cape Coast

The Council of the University of Cape Coast invites applications from qualified and competent persons for the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University which became vacant from 1st August, 2026.
- The Director is the Head of the DICTS and reports to the Vice-Chancellor through the Registrar for overseeing the viable functioning of the DICTs within the University.

📌 ### 📌 Duties / Responsibilities

The Director of Internal Audit shall be responsible for:

/>- Developing policies, programmes and schedules that include privacy and security for academic and administrative information processing and computer services to meet goals and objectives of the University
- Developing, direct and manage all computing and IT strategic plans of the University
- Providing leadership for the development of a progressive IT environment within the University and all satellite campuses
- Overseeing the development of the University's IT investment, advise senior management on strategic systems conversions and integration in support of institutional goals and objectives
- Overseeing the design and facilitating the integration of sound IT architecture, technology standards and best practices in the University
- Ensuring the identification and installation of appropriate and progressive IT infrastructure that can support administration (e.g, network application software, storage system, IT Security, Server platforms, communication lines, equipment etc) and
- Interacting with University Management on implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software as far as the capture, storage, processing and communication line are concerned

📌 ### 📌 Qualification Required & Experience

Candidates seeking appointment to this position must:

/>- Possess any of the following: MBA/M.Sc/PHil in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Computer Telecommunications/Management Information Systems etc
- Be a member in good standing of a relevant and recognised professional body
- Have served as Deputy Director in a University and

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### 📌 • Have at least 10 years post-qualification working experience as a Senior Member

Tenure of Office

/>The position, which is full-time, is for a 3 years term, renewable for another term of 3 years only, if that is not beyond statutory retiring age.
Condition of Service

📌 ### 📌 Salary and fringe benefits attached to the positions are attractive

Location: Cape Coast

### 📌 ### 📌 How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit their applications and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents and a three-page vision statement (completed application documents should be 10 copies each) to:

/>University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
Applicants should request 3 referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address.
Closing Date: 22 April, 2026