Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer - Services

About the role

The University of Ghana is recruiting for the senior appointive position of Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer - Services within its Computing Systems Directorate, reporting to the Chief Information Technology Officer. The Deputy CITO provides technology vision and leadership for IT initiatives that improve teaching, learning and research, overseeing the units of Academic Computing, Administrative Computing and IT Service Engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership, define and implement policies, standards and procedures for applications used in teaching, learning, research and administration, and build and manage business applications and systems.
• Manage technology vendor relationships for cost-effective and timely procurement of software and services, and lead project teams redesigning core applications and systems.
• Advise the CITO on the evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of business information systems, and support the CITO in advising the University on IT issues and trends.
• Support the CITO in approving and coordinating major information system projects, maintaining the organisational structure for IT, and promoting relationships with external entities such as government, vendors, researchers and auditors.
• Play an active role in recruiting, developing, motivating and retaining Computing Systems staff, including training programmes.
• Assist the CITO in preparing annual operating and capital budgets, monitoring IT costs, reviewing software acquisition and maintenance contracts, and recommending cost-effective solutions.

Required profile

• Masters' degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Management or a related field.
• At least eight years of progressive experience in management or executive leadership, including leading enterprise-wide system implementations and working with corporate subsidiaries, divisions and departments.
• Professional certification in ITSM or PMP.
• Excellent communication in English; occasional travel required.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of information technologies, enterprise systems, database management systems and business processes.
• Knowledge of grants and contracts, budgeting, resource management and decision-making tools.
• Excellent project management, planning, organisation, presentation and people-management skills.

The appointment is normally for a four-year term, renewable on performance, based in Accra. Applications are submitted to the Registrar with a completed senior-level application form, an up-to-date CV and copies of educational and professional certificates; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.