DECLARATION OF VACANCY

DECLARATION OF VACANCY

DECLARATION OF VACANCY

St. Teresa’s College of Education is an all-female institution. It was established on 1st November, 1961 with 35 pioneer students drawn from all the then nine (9) regions of Ghana.  The College was founded by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Anthony Konings of blessed memory who was the Bishop of then Keta Diocese.  The College was elevated to the status of a College of Education by an Act of Parliament in 2012 (Act 847).

The positions of Finance Officer and Vice Principal for the College are vacant and the College invites applications from interested and qualified persons to fill the vacancies.

  1. The Position: FINANCE OFFICER

Qualification Required and Experience

  • applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related area and must be a Chartered Accountant.
  • He/She should be a member of a recognised professional accountancy body.
  • The person must have served as a Deputy Finance Officer in a College of Educationor a comparable grade in a similar institution/organisation for at least four (4) years.

NB: In addition to the above, Applicants must:

Have a good character with high degree of personal integrity.

  • Be analytical, critical, results-oriented, innovative and visionary.
  • Be a good team player.
  • Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
  • Possess strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software.
  • Be able to implement policies relating to accounting and financial control in the College.

The Finance Officer shall:

Be the Head of the Finance/Accounts and Budgets Department of the College and be responsible to the Principal for the Financial Administration of the College and work in accordance with the Financial Administration Act 2003, (Act 654) and other financial laws and Regulations in force.

  • Be responsible for collecting all legitimate revenue due the College and exercise control over expenditure in line with the College’s objectives and budgets.
  • Be responsible for preparing the annual budget of the College and ensuring that financial statements of the College are drawn in accordance with applicable accounting standards and other relevant regulations in force.
  • Periodically present the state of affairs of the finances of the College to the Council as required.
  • Ensure that the College’s financial statements are duly audited and reports submitted to the appropriate bodies in accordance with the financial laws and regulations in force.
  • Be generally responsible for the administration of thefinances of the College that will ensure its financial health.

Tenure of office:

  • The appointment, which is full time, shall be Four (4) years in the first instance and may be renewed for a further term of Four (4) years only after an outstanding performance on the job.
  • Salary is very attractive and competitive.

 

 

B.The Position: VICE PRINCIPAL

Qualification Required and Experience:

  • applicant must be a distinguished Master Teacher and a Scholar in Teaching and Learning.
  • applicant must at least, be at a rank of Principal Tutor in a College of Education System or not below the rank of Senior Lecturer in a recognised Tertiary Institution.
  • applicant must have a researched Master’s Degree. A Doctoral Degree (ie PhD, Ed.D etc.) in a relevant area of specialisation will be an added advantage.
  • applicant must have at least, five (5) years relevant experience in a Senior Management position with good knowledge and working experience in the Tertiary Education System in Ghana.
  • applicant must have a good character with high degree of personal integrity.

 

            The Vice Principal shall:

Assist the Principal in the overall management and administration of the College in accordance with the Colleges of Education Act 2012 (Act 847) and the Harmonised Statutes for Colleges of Education, Harmonised Scheme of Service for staff of the Colleges of Education and Harmonised Conditions of Service for Colleges of Education in Ghana as well as the internal policies, rules and regulations of the St. Teresa’s College of Education, Hohoe.

Terms of appointment:

  • applicant must be able to complete at least, one term of three years before attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60 years.
  • Terms and conditions of appointment shall be determined by the College Governing Council in line with provisions of the Harmonised Scheme of Service for staff of the Colleges of Education and Harmonised Conditions of Service for the Colleges of Education.
  • Salaries are attractive and competitive with similar positions in Ghana.
  • The appointment may be renewed for a maximum of another term of three (3) years
  • Perform the functions assigned by the Principal of the College.
  • Act as Principal in the absence of the Principal of the College.
  • Perform any other legitimate roles and responsibilities assigned by the College Principal.

 

 

 

How to Apply

Interested applicants for each of the positions must submit eight (8) copies of their application packages, including curriculum vitae (CV), a three page vision statement for the College, certificates and any other relevant documents to the address belowin both hard and soft copies not later than 31st October, 2022.

 

THE CHAIRMAN,

SEARCH COMMITTEE

  1. TERESA’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
  2. O. BOX 129

HOHOE, VOLTA REGION

 

Soft copies must be forwarded to

Casimir.adjoe@gmail.com

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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