The Diocesan Health Service (DHS) of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua within the National Catholic Health Service (NCHS) and the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) networks wishes to announce the search for a Vice Prinicipal, Nursing Training College:

Major Responsibilities/Duties

•   Serves as key Tutor in the College
•   Assists the Principal in the day to day administration of the college including planning, budgeting, organizing, supervision, procurement, monitoring performance and reporting
•   Assists in providing enabling environment, including discipline, for staff and students to give of their best
•   Assists the Principal to ensure that tutors prepare and teach/ instruct according to the prescribed curriculum by the appropriate authorities.
•   Assists the Principal to ensure that indexing and registration of students with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana are done within the stipulated time.
•   Serves as Secretary at College Management Team and Board of Governors’ Meetings
•   Carries out any other duties assigned to him or her by the Superiors.
•   The incumbent should be able to act as Principal in the absence of the substantive one.

Conditions of Service

Very competitive.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Registered Nurse Certificate plus a minimum of Diploma in Health Science Education from a recognised University.
•   The Applicant should be on the minimum rank of Principal Health Tutor or Principal Nursing Officer (Education)
•   A rank of Deputy Chief Health Tutor or Deputy Director of Nursing Services (DDNS)-Education, will be an added advantage

Experience

•   Preferably at least Eight (8) years of practicing tutorship in public (government or religious mission) health training institutions. Previous experience as Vice Principal or Programme Head is unique to the position.

Other Qualifications

•   A certificate or diploma in management, public administration, educational administration, and educational policy and management will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements

•   Preferably mechanized onto the Controller and Accountant General’s Department payroll of the Government of Ghana
•   Hardworking, team-spirited and results oriented man or woman
•   A Christian with demonstrated commitment to train young nurses in Christ for Ghana

Location: Nkawkaw

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly note that all applications in response to this advertisement should be accompanied with most recent curriculum vitae/resume and sent to:

The Executive Secretary
Diocesan Health Service
Catholic Diocese of Koforidua
P. O. Box KF1750
Koforidua

or

Email: dhs.kdua@hotmail.com,

Tel: 0342-196260 / 0342-026137

Closing Date: 19 February, 2015