Dambai College of Education is a public tertiary institution established under the College of Education Act, 2012 (Act 847) with the mandate to train teachers with the requisite professional and academic competencies for teaching in pre-tertiary and non-formal educational institutions. The College also rolls out professional and academic capacity building programmes for In-Service teachers. The College engages in research and publication and other related academic, professional and community services. The College is affiliated to University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale. The College is located at Krachi East Municipal Assembly (KEMA) in the Oti Regional capital, Dambai, Ghana.
The College is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested persons for appointment as:
| S/N | POSITION |
| 1 | Assistant Secretary |
| 2 | Human Resource Administrative Officers |
| 3 | Cook |
| 4 | Labourer |
| 5 | Electrician |
| 6 | Driver |
| 7 | Account Officer |
| 8 | Tutors (History, Chemistry, Music, Clothing & Textiles, Catering, ICT, Maths, Physical Education, African Studies / Related Courses, Early Childhood) |
- ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Duties:
The Assistant Secretary will assist the College Secretary in all administrative, secretarial and personnel matters of the College.
Qualification and Experience:
Applicant must hold a good first degree and a postgraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification plus a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in administration.
2. HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Duties:
The Human Resource Administrative Officer will perform a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties of executive nature which include:
- Training and supervision
- Covering of meetings
- Preparation and typing of reports
- Keeping of confidential files
- Execution of specific duties assigned by superiors
Qualification and Experience:
- Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Administration/Social Science/Management etc. awarded by a recognized tertiary institution. Applicant must have served as a Senior Clerk in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization with at least (4) years’ experience.
Or
- Applicant must hold Higher National Diploma or University Diploma or its equivalent with at least four (4) years of relevant work experience.
- Must be able to type and be computer literate.
3. COOK
Duties:
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to the approved menu
- Maintain cleanliness in the Kitchen.
- Catering for special events or function
- Any other duty assigned by the superiors
Qualification and Experience:
- Must possess at least BECE certificate.
GCE ‘O’ Level /SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate will be an advantage
4. ELECTRICIAN
Duties:
The electrician performs skilled electrical work to include:
- Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical controls.
- Wiring
- Lighting systems
- Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers and other electrical components
Qualification and experience:
Must possess at least a GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE/SSCE or its equivalent in the field of electrical from a recognized institution. A professional certificate will be an added advantage.
5. DRIVER
Duties:
The Driver shall assist Transport Officer in the overall management and administration of the Transport Section and perform duties which include:
- Driving
- Ensuring cleanliness of vehicles
- Supervision of subordinate staff
- Repairs, maintenance and smooth running of the College’s vehicle
Qualification and Experience:
Must possess a valid Driving License, minimum of License D and must have at least the BECE/MSLC.
GCE ‘O’ Level /SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate will be an advantage
6. ACCOUNT OFFICER
Duties:
An Account Officer performs various accounting duties which include;
- Preparation of statement of accounts;
- Checking and verification of current accounts;
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements;
- Attending to correspondence;
- Supervision of the work of lower grades
Qualification and Experience:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Accounting option) awarded by a recognized tertiary institution. He/she must have served as a Senior Accounts Clerk in a College of Education or comparable grade in a similar institution/organization for at least four (4) years.
Or
- Applicant must hold Higher National Diploma or University Diploma to be included as one of the entry requirement, plus four (4) years relevant experience in either case
- Must be computer literate and be familiar with the relevant accounting software.
7. TUTORS
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaching
- Setting and marking of assignments and examination questions
- Invigilation of examinations
- Supervision of students on Supported Teaching in School (STS)
- Supervision of students’ projects research and publications
- Assisting in administration of departments
- Extension work/service to the College and the nation
- Any other related duties assigned by the Principal or his/her representative.
Qualifications and Experience;
- Applicant must hold a good first degree, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree in the relevant subject area and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
- Be a distinguished teacher and scholar in teaching and learning in his/her subject area of specialization.
- Have a good understanding of the issues and activities of teacher education/preparation in Colleges of Education in Ghana.
- Have good character and high degree of personal integrity
MODE OF APPLICATION
An applicant is required to submit a complete application pack to the address below.
The Principal
Dambai College of Education
P.O. Box 84
Dambai
Oti Region
The application pack should contain the following:
- Application letter for the specific position addressed to the Principal of the College.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- Certified true copies of relevant educational and professional certificates.
- Academic transcripts of all certificates (Compulsory for tutors)
CLOSING DATE
Applications should reach the College Secretary on Or before 5:00pm of 24th May, 2024
KINDLY NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to participate in a selection process
