in 1952, he resigned his post at principal of accra academy to become the second african member of the public services commission. he was made chairman of the board of governors of accra academy from 1954 to 1967. in 1955, konuah helped establish the ghana international school which he served as chairman of the school's board at a point in time. on the demise of sir c.w tachie menson (the first african member of the public services commission), konuah became chairman of the public services commission in 1962. konuah also served as chairman of the governing council of the ghana institute of management and public administration from 1962 to 1969. he was also the first chairman of the ghana mental health association. he served as the chairman of the society of friends of lepers.