ADVERTISEMENT FOR APPOINTMENT OF LECTURESHIP POSITIONS – FACULTY OF LAW
Applications are invited from qualified candidates to take up lectureship positions in the Faculty of Law University of Cape Coast, Ghana, in the following areas:
i. International Humanitarian Law
ii. International Environmental Law
iii. Arbitration Law
iv. Media and Entertainment Law
v. AI, Data Protection Privacy Law
vi. Medical Law
Ranks
i. Lecturer
ii. Senior Lecturer
iii. Associate Professor
iv. Professor
1.0 Lecturer
The candidate must:
a) Possess Master of Laws
b) Have five (5) years post qualification at the Ghana Bar or in a relevant position
c) Be a registered member and in good standing of a related professional Law body
OR
d) Possess a PhD in Law or Law related area
e) Be a registered member and in good standing of a related professional Law body
2.0 Senior Lecturer
The candidate must:
a) Possess a PhD qualification in Law or Law related area
b) Have served for a minimum of four (4) years as a Lecturer in a University or analogous institution
c) Have a minimum of five (5) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization.
3.0 Associate Professor
The candidate must:
a) Possess a PhD qualification in Law or Law related area
b) Have at least seven (7) refereed publications in his/her area of specialization since his/her last appointment as Senior Lecturer or must have a total of 12 refereed
publications since appointment as Lecturer. The publications must be passed by external assessors.
c) Have taught for a minimum of four (4) years in a university or analogous institution as a Senior Lecturer.
4.0 Professor
The candidate must:
a) Possess a PhD qualification in Law or Law related area
b) Have taught for a minimum of two (2) years as Associate Professor or have considerable number of years of teaching/research experience in a university or analogous institution.
c) Have at least eight refereed publications in his/her area of specialization since his/her last appointment as an Associate Professor or must have a total of twenty (20) refereed publications.
In all cases, the publications should be passed by external assessors.
The appointment of professorial rank shall be by tenure.
Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to: (a) equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment; and (b) advancement of research and scholarship, and willingness to learn new approaches and techniques of teaching and researching.
Mode of Application
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit completed application forms (obtainable from the DHR or from the University website: www.ucc.edu.gh) and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with relevant supporting documents to:
The Registrar
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit written reports on them directly to the above address.
Closing Date
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 14th February, 2025.
REGISTRAR
INVITATION TO TENDER - NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING (NCT)
FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT (FWA) FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS
1. The University of Cape Coast (UCC), intends to apply part of its Budgetary allocation of funds and Internally Generated Funds where applicable, for payment under the following Contracts-Framework Agreements through the Ghana Electronic Procurement System.
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TENDERS
No | FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TITLE | IFT NO. | EXPECTED QUANTITY | FWA TYPE |
1 | Supply of 2000 Bags of Rice, 500 gals of Cooking Oil and 1000ctns of Tin Tomatoes for Institute of Education | CR/UCC/GD/0003/2025 | Various | Multi Supplier |
2 | Supply of Chicken for Institute of Education | CR/UCC/GD/0004/2025 | 5,000 ctns | Multi Supplier |
3. The University of Cape Coast is undertaking the Primary Procurement with a view to concluding a Framework Agreement. The University is the sole Entity under the Framework Agreement. The University of Cape Coast now invites sealed Tenders from eligible Tenderers for the Procurement of Rice, Tomatoes and Chicken.
4. The Framework Agreement to be concluded will be "Single-User." "The Single-User entitled to procure under the Framework Agreement is University of Cape Coast. The Framework Agreement to be concluded will be "Multi-Supplier."
5. The selection of an FWA Supplier to be awarded a Call-off Contract will be done through a Secondary Procurement process as defined in the Framework Agreement. However, the conclusion of a Framework Agreement shall not impose any obligation on the University to procure Goods under a Call-off Contract. The conclusion of a Framework Agreement does not guarantee that an FWA Supplier will be awarded a Call-off Contract.
6. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as amended. Tenderers may submit Tenders for one or more "lots" where applicable.
7. The Framework Agreement(s) shall be concluded for a Term of one year (1) from the commencement date stated in the Framework Agreement. The Primary Procurement shall establish a Closed Framework Agreement(s). This means no new firm(s) may conclude Framework Agreement during the Term of Framework Agreement.
8. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from the Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. They can also download the tender document electronically through GHANEPS Website and pay non-refundable fee of GH₵200.00 for each of the tenders above. You may reach the Public Procurement Authority Ghaneps team on 0302738148, 0551858855 for direction on how to pay for the tender documents. The Eligibility requirements include:
Valid GRA Tax Clearance Certificate
Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate
Valid VAT Registration Certificate
Valid Business Registration Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable)
Valid Registration Certificate from PPA
9. Prospective Tenderers must log on to www.ghaneps.gov.gh with their respective user name and password to access the Tender. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission.
Tenders must be submitted through the GHANEPS at or before 11:00am, on Thursday, 16th January, 2025. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders submitted offline will not be accepted. Tenders will be opened electronically through GHANEPS. Where samples are required, they must be submitted to the Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast not later than 12.00pm on 16th January, 2025.
Procurement Office
New Central Administration Block- New Site
Telephone 0243422871/0243579933
Email: Procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has hosted members of Confucius Institute International Board from Hunan City University, China, at his office.
The meeting discussed matters aimed at strengthening educational ties between the two institutions.
The delegation were: Vice-President, Prof. Tan Xian Liang of Hunan City University; Director of Evaluation Office, Prof. Zeng Ge; Dean, School of Humanities, Prof. Fu Jianan. Others were: Deputy Director of the Office of International Affairs, Du Lin Yuan and Deputy Director, Office of Scientific Research, Prof. Zhao Xu.
Prof. Boampong said UCC had enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the Confucius Institute for nearly a decade. He averred that the collaboration had led to the establishment of a Confucius Institute on UCC campus, which had played a crucial role in promoting the teaching of the Chinese language and culture.
“The benefit of this relationship goes beyond UCC to other tertiary institutions, senior high schools, and basic schools in the Central region,” he stressed.
Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong presenting a gift to Prof. Tan Xian Liang of Hunan City University
The Vice-Chancellor expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the importance of cross-cultural understanding in today’s globalized world. He noted that the Confucius Institute played a vital role in enhancing the learning of the Chinese language and culture, which could greatly benefit students and faculty alike.
“This meeting marks a new chapter in our partnership,” Prof. Boampong stated. “Together, we can build bridges between our cultures and foster a greater understanding that transcends geographical boundaries.”
The leader of the delegation, Prof. Liang shared insights into ongoing initiatives and potential collaborative projects that could enhance academic cooperation.
He reiterated the Institute’s readiness to co-operate with UCC to create opportunities for joint research, faculty exchanges, and cultural programmes designed to enrich the educational experience for students at both institutions.
Prof. Liang thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the warm reception and reiterated the Institute’s commitment to strengthening ties with UCC.
Some of the issues discussed at the meeting were: Introduction of B.Ed (Chinese); establishment of the West Africa Centre for Training and Testing of Chinese Teachers; elevation of the UCCCI to the status of a faculty; students and staff exchange; joint academic conference, building complex for UCCCI.
Also present at the meeting were the Registrar, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye, Esq.; Dean Faculty of Arts, Prof. Sarfo Sarfo-Kantankah; China Director of UCCCI, Ou Yamei; Ghana Director of UCCI, Prof. Emmanuel Amo Ofori and College Registrar, College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS), Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey.
Source: Documentation and Information Section
The University of Cape Coast invites the academic community and postgraduate students across the globe to submit abstract for the 5th International Conference of Postgraduate Studies.
To submit an abstract click on the link: https://shorturl.at/eBIPG
For conference registration visit: https://shorturl.at/7VZnW
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Governing Council at its Special Meeting held on Thursday,19th December, 2024, appointed Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University with effect from 1st January, 2025.
Prof. Aheto, who takes over from Prof. Rosemond Aboagyewaa Boohene, is a professor of Coastal Ecology and Interdisciplinary Ocean Studies.
He is currently the Director of Centre for Coastal Management/ Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR).
Profile of Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto
- Born on 1 April, 1972 at Nsawam in the Eastern Region
- Hails from Adutor in the Volta Region
- Completed O’ Level in 1990 at St. Martins’ Secondary School, Nsawam
- Had A’ Level in 1992 at the Pope Johns’ Secondary School, Koforidua
- Obtained Bsc. (Hons) Degree in Biological Sciences and a Diploma in Education in 1998 at the University of Cape Coast (UCC)
- Worked as a Teaching Assistant at the then Department of Botany at the UCC from 1998-99
- Served Ghana Education Service as a Biology Teacher at the St. Augustine’s College in 1999
- Completed his master’s degree in Rural Development Studies at the Swedish Agricultural University in Uppsala in 2002.
- Had MSc. Degree in International Studies in Tropical Aquatic Ecology at the Centre for Tropical Marine Ecology in 2004
- Obtained a PhD Degree in Environmental Science at the Center for Environment and Technology at the University of Bremen, Germany, in 2008
- Appointed as a lecturer at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (DFAS) at UCC in 2009
- Appointed as Casford Hall Tutor in 2010
- Promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2012 and appointed as Head of DFAS in the same year
- During his term of office as Head of DFAS, he led the formal establishment of the Centre for Coastal Management in 2013 and was appointed its first Director in 2016 till date.
- Published over 50 peer reviewed academic papers in reputable journals over a period of 14 years
- His standing as an accomplished academic is further demonstrated in the number of organisations interested in funding his research and these include World Bank, among others
- Staunch Catholic and his hobbies include music, travelling and family leisure time
- Married to Mrs. Cythia Aheto and they are blessed with a son, Arnold Sefa Aheto
- Promoted to Associate Professor in 2017
- Promoted to full-fledged Professor in 2020
- Appointed as a visiting professor at the Faculty of Environment of the University of Waterloo in Canada in 2023
Source: Documentation and Information Section
Twenty-six workers of the Directorate of University Health Services have been honoured for their dedication and hard work towards improving service delivery at the UCC hospital this year.
The award scheme was designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding performance and meritorious service by individual health workers to motivate them to do more and inspire others.
All the award winners received plaques and mementoes.
Awards
Mr. Charles Baidoo won the best mortuary staff member, Ms Cynthia Kwofie won the best Paediatric ward award while Mr. Amos Awuku won the best Health Finance award.
The best conservancy award went to Mr. Samuel Arhin, and the best Surgical ward prize went Miss. Victoria Crentsil, while Ms. Rafiatu Saeed was adjudged the best Accident and Emergency worker.
Prof. Mawuli Kotopo Gyakpo recieving award from Dr. James Kojo Prah
The best outpatient department award went to Mr. John Edisimah while the best Environmental Health worker went to Mr. Patrick Botwey and Issah Aminu Mohammed.
Special awards were also presented to Mrs. Rita Mills Davis, Mr. Timothy Adjetey and Mr. Vicent Quainoo.
Prof. Mawuli Kotopo Gyakpo and Mr Rockefeller Yaw Adjei, from the School of Medical Sciences, received Excellence Awards.
Commendation
The Director of DUHS, Dr. James Kojo Prah, commended the awardees for their hard work in serving the public.
He added that the awards were part of continual effort of celebrating healthcare delivery personnel each year for standing tall to save lives.
Dr. Prah expressed worry about the uncontrolled exodus of nurses to foreign countries and called on University management to urgently absorb contract staff nurses at the hospital.
Dr. James Kojo Prah addressing the ceremony
“This year, 10 staff members at DUHS have resigned and travelled abroad to seek greener pasture. Additionally, some staff members are planning to travel. So we have to recruit new staff to replace them to ensure quality healthcare services,” he added.
The Director, who congratulated the award winners, encouraged healthcare workers to continue to striving for excellence.
He said the recognition served as a motivation to the awardees and other health practitioners to continue delivering unprecedented healthcare services to the University community.
Source: Documentation and Information Section
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has given a facelift to the office of the Head of Department of History and Diplomacy at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
The renovation work, which was estimated at GH 80, 000, included an executive desk, swivel chair, printer, power board, ceiling fan, soap dispenser and book cabinet.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr. Hamid, who is also a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Religion and Human Values, UCC, said he wanted to be part of the history and success story of the Department that was why he offered to renovate the office.
He said he believed that a good working environment was essential in getting workers to be dedicated and committed to their work therefore any attempt to beautify the workplace must be embraced by all.
Dr. Hamid added that the new look of the office would go a long way to motivate staff to give of their best.
For her part, the Head of Department , Dr. Martha Alibah, expressed gratitude to Dr. Hamid for the gesture.
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Kwabena Sarfo Sarfo-Kantankah presenting citation to Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid
She said the new office marked a significant milestone in the Department’s journey towards efficiency and excellence.
The Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, Prof. Kwame Osei Kwarteng, commended Dr. Hamid for his benevolence.
He called on other public-spirited individuals and organisations to emulate the example.
Source: Documentation and Information Section
The University of Cape Coast Hospital has been adjudged the best health facility in the Central Region in this year’s peer review programme with a score of 97.2 per cent.
The peer review programme was introduced by the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Services to improve and promote quality health care in the country.
As part of the assessment, assessors from various hospitals used a checklist score system in accessing and measuring the performance of each hospital annually.
Delivering a speech at the ceremony, the College Registrar for College of Humainities and Legal Studies (CHLS), Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey, congratulated the hospital for the achievement.
Some assessors at the UCC Hospital
He urged staff of the hospital to work harder to maintain the standard and further appreciated the output of all healthcare professionals towards patients.
Mr. Aggrey assured the Hospital that management of University would continue to support them to attain more laurels.
For his part, the Director of Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS), Dr. James Kojo Prah, expressed his profound gratitude to the University Management, as well Management and Staff of DUHS for their contribution and support towards the peer review programme.
Brief Profile of the Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS)
The Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS) began as a Clinic in 1963, attached to the Adehye Hall to cater for the health needs of students, staff and their dependents. It is now one of the Directorates of the University and consists of the University Health Services (UHS) and the Environmental Health Section (EHS). It is licensed as a Primary Health Care (PHC) Facility by the Health Facility Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) of Ghana. The Facility is a member of the Ghana Association of Quasi-Government Health Institutions (GAQHI). It is a designated sub-Metro of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Health Directorate with five (5) functional Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Zones located at Akotokyir, Amamoma, Duakor/Abakam, Kwaprow, and OLA catchment areas. It is a 70 bed-capacity Facility with a catchment population of 37,322 (excluding students and staff).
Source: Documentation and Information Section
New executives of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have been sworn into office for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The short swearing-in ceremony took place at the new Academic Board Chamber.
The new executives are Abraham Norman Nortey (President), Bridget Boahemaa Opoku (Vice-President), Vivian Mensah (Secretary), Elisaphet Kwabena Opare (Treasurer), and Freda Kumi (Women’s Commissioner).
The rest are Felix Nana Wiafe (PRO), Patience Sarpong Akuoko (Coordinating Secretary), Abubakari Abdul-Quddous (General Sports Secretary) and Barbara Nti Nkansah (Local NUGS President), Georgina Osei Quansah (Local NUGS Secretary).
The SRC executives and management of UCC after the ceremony
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, addressing the elected officers, congratulated them on their election and inauguration.
He told them to work together to achieve their goals for the student body.
The Vice-Chancellor cautioned them not to use their position to lord over the students.
He assured the executives of the commitment of management to work with them.
The new SRC President, Abraham Norman Nortey, thanked the students for the confidence reposed in him and said the privilege to serve would not be abused.
He pledged to work assiduously to promote the welfare of students in the University.
He called for unity and collaboration among the student body and the university administration.
Source: Documentation and Information Section