{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

A reputable educational institution situated at East Legon wants for immediate employment qualified staff for the following department:

Boarding House Department:

•   House Staffs

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants should have some working experience in the respective fields.

Location: East Legon, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

For further enquiries contact 0266-656539 / 0540-121734

Closing Date: 17 January, 2014

{St. John Bosco’s College of Education College,Northern Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

The country’s Teachers Training colleges have been upgraded to tertiary status and designated “Colleges of Education”. As tertiary institutions, the aims refer to Research,Teaching and Extension.

The Position

The College Principal is the Chief academic, administrative and disciplinary officer and in that capacity shall, subject to the general direction of Council of the College, or policies that the Council may give:

•   Ensure the implementation of decisions of Council;
•   Exercise general authority over staff of the College;
•   Be responsible for:
1) admission of students
2) discipline and supervision of staff and students.
3) preparation of the annual estimates of income and expenditure for consideration by Council,
4) providing Council with returns, reports and other relevant information as required.

Qualification required and experience

The candidate must have:

•   A relevant Master’s degree. Researched-based Master’s degree is an added advantage.
•   Rank NOT below Senior Lecturer/ Deputy Director (GES).
•   Relevant post qualification senior management experiences of at least five (5) years.
•   Proven leadership skills and be a team player.
•   Ability to provide confidence and inspire staff.
•   Must not be more than 55 years at the time of application. Extensive Knowledge and experience at the tertiary education level will be an added advantage.

Location: Navrongo, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Applications including:

•   Curriculum Vitae;
•   Names and addresses of three referees
•   A two page vision statement of the College; and
•   Appraisal by District Director of Head of Institutions (for GES staff)

Should reach the following address:

THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION
P.O. BOX MB 28
ACCRA

Closing Date: 31 January, 2014

{Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

The Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) is mandated to build the capacities of staff and members of Ghana’s local government authorities.

JOB SUMMARY:

•   Assist the Director of ILGS in the performance of’ the Director’s functions.
•   Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Campus to which he/she has been assigned responsibilities.

Qualification Required & Experience

Academic Qualifications:

•   Hold a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration, Local Government Administration or in any other relevant discipline; from a reputable University;

OR

•   Possess a Researched Masters Degree in Public Administration, Local Government Administration or any other related discipline; as well as other relevant post-graduate academic qualifications
•   Be a member of a professional recognised body.

Experience

•   Doctorate Degree: A minimum of 10 years relevant working experience, five years of which must have been in a top management position in a similar institution

Researched Masters Degree with Other Relevant Post Graduate Academic Qualifications:

•   A minimum of 10 years relevant working experience of which five (5) years must have been in a management position.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

•   Good knowledge of  local  governance,  public administration and development management.
•   Strategy formulation and management skills
•   Quantitative and qualitative research skills.
•   Proposal writing skills

Managerial Competencies

•   Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate
•   Ability to negotiate, network and advocate effectively with stakeholders
•   Ability to raise funds,
•   Ability to monitor, control and supervise the use of resources.
•   Ability to motivate subordinates,
•   Ability to work under pressure.

Desired Personality Traits

•   Integrity and honesty.
•   Self-management, self-motivation and self-devel­opment capacities
•   Results oriented
•   Good human relations and communication skills.

REMUNERATION

As approved for senior members of the Institute by the Council

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should submit the complete application pack to the Registrar, institute of Local Government Studies, P. O. Box LG 549, Legon-Accra (hard copy); or reciistrar@ilqs-edu.org (soft copy). The application pack should contain the following:

•   Completed application form for Senior Members to be downloaded from the Institute’s website at www.ilqs-edu.org:
•   A covering letter setting out how your qualifica­tion and experience match the requirement of the position;
•   Curriculum Vitae with full contact information of two (2) referees;
•   Two page vision statement;
•   Photocopies of relevant certificates and;
•   At least two samples of publications

Closing Date: 22 January, 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

{Presbyterian University College,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Job Summary

•   The President is the Academic and Executive Head and Chief Disciplinary Officer of the College.
•   The President as the Chief Executive Officer of the College shall be responsible, in accordance with the Statute and with the decisions of the Senate and the Council of the College for organizing and conducting the Academic, Financial and Administrative business of the College. It shall be the right of the President to advise Council and Senate on all matters affecting policy, finance, governance and the administration of the College
•   The President shall have overall authority over the academic, financial and the administrative staff of the College.

EXPECTATIONS
It is expected that the President will bring a strong entrepreneurial and market-oriented vision to the College, and will inspire innovation, strengthen academic programmes and administration, support the student experience and attract additional resources to chart the course for the future of the College.

The President must be strongly committed to innovation and new ideas. In addition to these qualities, the President should be.

•   committed to the highest standards of persona; and institutional integrity and values based on Christian principles including staunch adherence to probity and accountability in fiscal matters;
•   able to lead the College to establish income generating ventures;
•   a vocal and articulate advocate of total excellence in scholarship and research;
•   able to work wisely, intelligently and collaboratively with ail members of the academic community to refine and implement the University’s vision for scholarship, research and community service,

TENURE OF OFFICE

•   The term of office for the President shall be a period of four (4) years in the first instance, renewable for two (2 ) years and subject to good health another two ( 2) years.
•   The Successful candidate must be Able to serve at least a minimum first term of 4 years on or before attaining 65 years.
•   The person to be appointed would be expected to be available for orientation programme from, Monday, 2nd June, 2014,

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The position comes with very attractive terms and conditions of service.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The candidate must be a Professor/Associate Professor with considerable research and high level administrative experience in higher education institution.
•   The successful candidate should have demonstrable experience in organizational leadership and management, proven strategic and problem-solving skills, sound fiscal management experience and the willingness and appetite to raise funds successfully.
•   PUCG seeks an individual with a distinguished record of scholarly accomplishment, excellent interpersonal communication skills, a naturally respectful, collaborative and accessible leadership style and the capacity and willingness to be an engaging ambassador and advocate for the College.
•   The President should have significant leadership experience in managing a higher educational institution or other similar organization, strong business acumen and management skills, to lead the management staff and faculty and inspire students at all levels of the growing University College.

Location: Abetifi-Kwahu, Eastern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit two (2) copies of their Curriculum Vitae including the list of publications with dates.

Candidates should submit a succinct statement of their vision for the University College and their plan of achieving the vision.

Application should be addressed to:

 The Secretary
Search Committee (President)
Presbyterian University College, Ghana
P. O. Box, 59
Abetifi-Kwahu

Email: info@presbyuniversity.edu.gh

Closing Date: 04 February, 2014

{Ho Polytechnic,Volta Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

THE POSITION

•   The Rector is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Polytechnic, and is accountable to the Governing Council as the academic and administrative head of the Polytechnic.
•   The Rector is the Chief Disciplinary Officer of the Polytechnic, and exercises a general authority over both staff and students, subject to the Polytechnics Act 2007, ACT 745, and the Statutes of the Polytechnic.
•   The Rector provides leadership in achieving the strategic objectives, the vision and the mission of the Polytechnic, with the view to promoting academic and professional excellence, in line with the mandate of Polytechnic education in Ghana.

The Rector is also responsible for prudent Financial Management and Human Resource Management of the Polytechnic

THE PERSON
The candidate must:

•   be of professorial status and must have a PhD/Doctoral degree in the field of Engineering, Manufacturing, Commerce, Applied Sciences and Arts, or Social Science;
•   have at least ten (10) years working experience in a Senior Management position in a tertiary institution, industry, or any relevant public service organization;
•   possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven capacity to motivate, manage and direct staff;
•   be visionary, result-oriented and able to establish rapport with industry for Academic and Professional advancement of the Polytechnic;
•   be of proven integrity and have a drive for sound judgement;
•   show capacity for marshalling the resources needed to carry out the vision of the Polytechnic through creativity and innovation;
•   be able to project effectively the image of the Polytechnic both internally and externally; and
•   be able to serve at least four (4) years before attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60 years.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

•   The appointment will be for four (4) years in the first instance, and may be renewed for a further term of two (2) years only.
•   Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are attractive.

Location: Ho, Volta Region

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are to submit the following to the address below:

•   An application letter;
•   Two (2) copies of Curriculum Vitae including names, postal and email addresses of three (3) referees;
•   Copies of certificates; and
•   A three-page statement on the applicant’s vision for Ho Polytechnic and the key strategies for achieving it.

Applications should be in sealed envelopes marked ‘FOR POST OF RECTOR’ and submitted by courier to;

The Chairman
Search Committee for Rector
C/o The Registrar
Ho Polytechnic
P. O. Box HP217
Ho.
 
Candidates should request their referees to write directly to the above address under confidential cover.

Closing Date: 31 March, 2014

{FC Beauty College,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

FC Beauty College requires Science Tutors for immediate employment.

Job Summary

•   Prospective candidates will teach Anatomy and Physiology and other science based subjects
•   Key Responsibilities
•   Prepare and execute lesson plans that are driven by the course and program objectives
•   Relate to students in a professional manner. Encourage students to seek additional help as needed. Work willingly with students who experience difficulty
•   Augment college created curriculum with relevant and meaningful instructional supplements which further enhance the learning experience for students.
•   Use multiple sources of data to inform instructional decisions and efforts toward effective preparation of students.
•   Perform substitute-teaching duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in Biology, Chemistry and/ or any relevant Science degree.
•   Must have a Passion for teaching.
•   A teaching experience is not requirement but will be an advantage.
•   Excellent communication skills, including excellent writing skills.
•   Ability to work well in a team setting

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants can also send their CVs to:

pokuaobeng@foreverclair.com.gh  or  fcgroupofcompanies@yahoo.com

or contact: 0242-786761 / 0302-239612

Closing Date: 18 December, 2013

{Titagya Schools,Dalun-Northern Ghana,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Titagya Schools is a Ghanaian-US NGO dedicated to dramatically improving the quality of education in sub-Saharan Africa, with a current focus on northern Ghana.  We operate three pre-schools and kindergartens for 200 children in northern Ghana, as well as a teacher-training program for public-school educators.

We are looking for an educator-leader to join our small, dynamic management team in Dalun.  Please see the responsibilities and qualifications below.  Compensation is competitive.  It will initially be a role carried out on a contract-basis for six months.

Responsibilities will include the following:

•   Working closely and collaboratively with Titagya teachers on approaches to and assessments of teaching and learning to build a culture of continuous reflection and creativity.
•   Leading a teacher-training initiative in which we offer workshops for educators on topics related to child-centred education and professional growth.  The workshops take place in partnership with Bryn Mawr College, the University for Development Studies, and the GES.
•   Initiating/conducting follow-up visits to select schools that participate in trainings to understand challenges to implementing changes and help them overcome key barriers.
•   Starting & implementing new learning initiatives within Titagya-run schools.  Build trust & relationships across schools so as to be able to share practices that work well at Titagya-run schools with other schools.
•   Being an overall strong team member, including willingness to help with other areas when necessary, accept constructive criticism, and experiment.
•   Identifying and pursuing priorities within Titagya’s schools and the educator-training program.  Supporting planning for the program’s future.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in Education.  5+ years working in Education and 3+ years in Early Childhood Education.  Passion for and strong familiarity with interactive, child-centred education vs. traditional rote-memorization.
•   Experience working with a fast-growing organization and managing people.
•   Excellent communication skills, including the ability to quickly gain the trust of educators, government officials, and parents/school communities.
•   Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, lead/execute, and measure complex tasks.
•   Ability to work well in a team setting, while also being accountable for individual targets.
•   Ability to write effectively and to use email and social media to communicate with partners.
•   Highly-motivated and trustworthy individual.  Open to other people’s ideas and different ways of approaching tasks.  Respectful and friendly to people at all levels of the organization.
•   Entrepreneurial, proactive, and willing to do tasks such as copying papers without an assistant.  Initiates tasks and suggests priorities rather than having to be instructed on what to do.
•   Willing to move to Dalun, Kumbungu District.

Location: Dalun, Northern Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

For more information, please send your CV and cover letter to Mr. Mahama Safianu, Project Manager at:-

sorftitagya@yahoo.com  

or to :-

Titagya Schools,
Dalun Road,
Dalun

The contact number is +24 254 9189.  

Closing Date: 08 January, 2014

Please also visit Titagya Schools’ website at  www.titagyaschools.org

{Assemblies of God institute of Higher Learning,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

The Assemblies of God institute of Higher Learning, located at Kronom in Kumasi, Ashanti Region intends to commence operations in January 2014.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   should possess a Masters’ degree preferably in Administration or the Humanities
•   Experience in  the administration  of a  tertiary  institution  or in an equivalent administrative position will be an advantage

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may apply in writing to The Rector, Assemblies of God University College, PMB L54 Legon, Ghana.

E-mail: agghanahq@ucomgh.com

Applications should include copies of all relevant documents (certificates, curriculum vitae. relevant academic transcripts, etc) and sealed Letters of Reference from three (3) referees

Where applications are submitted via e-mail, referees are to submit their letters of reference directly to the Rector.

All applications should be submitted not later than December 31, 2013.

For further enquiries please  call 0302-511448/0303-930848/023-4705802

Closing Date: 31 December, 2013

{Assemblies of God institute of Higher Learning,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

The Assemblies of God institute of Higher Learning, located at Kronom in Kumasi, Ashanti Region intends to commence operations in January 2014. There will initially be three academic faculties each with three departments as listed below:

Faculty of Business Studies

•   Department of Management Studies
•   Department of Accounting and Finance
•   Department of Marketing

Faculty of Social Sciences

•   Department of Sociology
•   Department of Economics
•   Department of Information Communication Technology (!CT)

Faculty of Theology

•   Department of Pastoral Studies
•   Department of Evangelism and Missions
•   Department of Christian Leadership and Education

Qualification Required & Experience

•   should possess a Masters Degree with a considerable experience in administration in a University or equivalent setting.
•   Should have been an Assistant Registrar in a recognised University or an analogous institution for at least 8 years
•   The position is open also to retired persons who qualify

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may apply in writing to The Rector, Assemblies of God University College, PMB L54 Legon, Ghana.

E-mail: agghanahq@ucomgh.com  

Applications should include copies of all relevant documents (certificates, curriculum vitae. relevant academic transcripts, etc) and sealed Letters of Reference from three (3) referees

Where applications are submitted via e-mail, referees are to submit their letters of reference directly to the Rector.

All applications should be submitted not later than December 31, 2013.

For further enquiries please  call 0302-511448/0303-930848/023-4705802

Closing Date: 31 December, 2013