GHANA PRISONS CATEGORIES & THEIR REQUIREMENTS
In a previous post, discussed in details the Ghana prisons service recruitment exercise and also highlighted important notes that includes Ghana Prison recruitment Sales of e-voucher which commence on 19th February and Ends on 23rd March, 2018. And the online registration which starts on 21st February and ends on 26th March, 2018.
NOTE: Read Here For Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment Application Process, Guide, Date of registration and Deadline
1. GENERAL DUTIES
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have SSSCE/WASSCE with at least Four/ 4 credits and passes in English Language and Mathematics.
2. MEDICAL CATEGORY
(i) GENERAL NURSES
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least a Diploma in General Nursing, registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council and must have completed his/her rotation.
(ii) PSYCHIATRIC NURSES
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least a Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council and must have completed his/her rotation.
(iii) PERI-OPERATIVE/ CRITICAL /INTENSIVE CARE NURSES
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least a Diploma in Peri-Operative/ Critical/Intensive Care Nursing, registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council and must have completed his/her rotation.
(iv) MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIANS/ASSISTANTS
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must be registered with the Allied Professions Council, completed their rotation and must possess at least a HND in Medical Laboratory Technology.
(v) NURSE ANESTHETIST
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, completed their rotation and must possess at least a Diploma in Anaesthetic Nursing.
(vi) OPHTHALMIC NURSES
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, completed their rotation and must possess at least a Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing.
(vii) ORTHOPAEDIC NURSES
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, completed their rotation and must possess at least a Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing.
3. AGRICULTURE CATEGORY
(i) TECHNICAL OFFICERS
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess at least a Diploma in Agricultural.
(ii) TRACTOR OPERATORS/MECHANICS
In addition to the General Eligibility and two/2 years practical working experience, an applicant must possess at least one of the following certificates and should be able to repair tractors.
1. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in one of the above.
2. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in one of the above.
(iii) HORTICULTURISTS
In addition to the General Eligibility and two/2 years practical working experience, an applicant must possess at least a Certificate in Horticulture.
4. ARTISANS CATEGORIES
(i) ELECTRICIANS
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following.
a. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation.
b. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Electrical Works.
c. City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
d. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Electrical Engineering
(ii) PLUMBERS & MASONS
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following.
a. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in one of the above.
b. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate in one of the above.
c. City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate in one of the above.
d. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in one of the above.
(iii) WOOD CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY/CARPENTRY
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following:
a. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Wood Construction Technology.
b. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Wood Construction Technology.
c. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Carpentry/Joinery.
d. City and Guilds (Intermediate) in Carpentry/Joinery
(iv) WELDING & FABRICATION
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following:
a. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
b. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication.
c. COTVET Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
d. City and Guilds (Intermediate) in Welding and Fabrication.
(iv) METAL SMITH AND WEAPON FITTERS (ARMOURERS)
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following:
a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Mechanical Engineering Technology
b. GES Intermediate Certificate in Welding Craft Practice
c. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Technology
d. City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical and Gas Welding
(vi) REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following:
a. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology.
b. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology.
c. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Technology.
d. City and Guilds (Intermediate) in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning.
5. TRANSPORT CATEGORIES
DRIVER MECHANICS/DRIVER ELECTRICIANS/ AUTO ELECTRICIANS
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess a Professional Driver’s Licence Class D or above which should not be less than two/2 years and at least any of the following qualifications.
a. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering/ Electrician
b. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Motor Vehicle Engineering/ Electrician.
c. City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate (Internal Combustion Engines and Motor Vehicles/ Electrician).
d. City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering/ Electrician.
e. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Motor Vehicle Engineering/ Electrician.
6. TAILORS, TEXTILES & DESIGN AND COBBLERS/LEATHER WORK
In addition to General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following:
a. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in one of the above.
b. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in one of the above.
c. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in one of the above.
d. City and Guilds (Intermediate) in one of the above.
7. STENOGRAPHERS
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least a Stenographer Certificate (COTVET/NVTI)/Stenographer I & II Certificates (Government Secretarial School)
8. BANDSMEN
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have SSSCE/WASSCE with at least five/5 passes including English Language and Mathematics or Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate/ COTVET Certificate II/ NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II/ City and Guilds (Intermediate)/ or Proficiency in Basic Music (ABRSM) grade 4 and the following:
a. Ability to sight-read musical notes.
b. Ability to play Wood Wind or Brass Instruments.
Theory and previous experience in a recognised music group will be an added advantage.
9. COOKS/CATERERS
In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following.
a. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management
b. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate or COTVET Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
c. City and Guilds (Intermediate) in the above.
10. SPORTSMEN/WOMEN
The sporting disciplines are as follows
a. Taekwondo
b. Boxing
c. Athletics
d. Football
e. Basketball
f. Volleyball
g. Hockey
h. Handball
i. Table Tennis
j. Judo
In addition to the General Eligibility (excluding serials d and e), applicants in the above disciplines must be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 25 years by 31st May, 2018 and must possess at least four/4 passes at SSSCE/WASSCE or BECE plus any vocational/trade certificate.
Applicants shall undergo practical test in their respective disciplines.
GRADUATES CATEGORY
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
All candidates are to satisfy the following requirements:
1. GENERAL ELEGIBILTY/REQUIREMENT
§ Must be a Ghanaian citizen by birth with no criminal record.
§ Must possess at least first Degree from an accredited university and other relevant professional qualification where specified.
§ Must have completed his/her National Service.
§ Must be computer literate.
§ Must be of a minimum age of 21 and not more than 35 years by 31st May, 2018.
§ Must be physically and medically fit by the Prisons Service standard.
§ Must be of good character, have ability to work under pressure and difficult environment.
§ Must not be bonded.
§ Must have a minimum height of 1.67metres (5ft 6inches) for Males and 1.57 metres (5ft 2inches) for Female.
§ Must have active an e-mail account and a mobile phone number.
§ Be ready to undergo basic Prison Training and other forms of training.
§ Medical professionals must have completed one year post housemanship with a registered hospital or clinic.
2. GENERAL DUTIES
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of first degree in any of the following areas. Any additional qualification will be an added advantage.
(a) M.A. in Clinical Psychology
(b) B.A. Psychology
(c) Social Sciences/ Humanities
3. EDUCATION
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have
(a) B.ED Basic Education
(b) B.ED Early Childhood Education
(c) B.ED Guidance and Counselling
4. TECHNICAL OFFICERS
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have at least
(a) BSc Land Economy
(b) Building Technology
i. BSc. Quantity Surveying and Construction Technology
ii. BSc. Construction Technology and Management
(c) BSc Geomatic/ Geodetic Engineering
(d) BSc Civil Engineering
(e) BSc Mechanical Engineering
(f) BSc Electrical Engineering
Previous working experience will be an added advantage
5. PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have at least:
(a) BA Communication Studies/ Public Relations.
(b) A first degree in any discipline and a Diploma in Communication Studies/ Public Relations.
A minimum of 2 years working experience in a reputable print media will be an added advantage.
6. MEDICAL CORPS
(a) MEDICAL DOCTOR
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must at least possess Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or Medical Doctor (MD) and a registered member of the Medical and Dental Council.
(b) DENTAL SURGEON
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must at least possess Bachelor of Dentistry (BDS) and a registered member of the Medical and Dental Council.
(c) DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must at least possess B.Sc (Optometry) or B.Sc (Ophthalmic Science) or B.Sc. (Vision Science) or post graduate diploma in Optometry and a registered member of the Ghana Optometric Association.
(d) PHARMACIST
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must at least possess BSc Pharmacy (B. Pharm) from an accredited University and a registered member of the Ghana Pharmacy Council or the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana.
(e) PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must at least possess B.Sc. Physician Assistant or B.Sc. Medical Assistant and a registered member of the Medical and Dental Council.
(f) MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must at least possess B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology and a registered member of the Allied Health Professions Council.
(g) NURSES
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have at least possessed BSc Nursing and a License from the Nursing and Midwives Council of Ghana.
Previous working experience will be an added advantage.
7. LEGAL OFFICERS
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of LLB/BL, called to the Bar and a minimum of 2 years professional working experience.
8. AGRICULTURE
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have at least BSc in Agriculture and a minimum of 2 years professional working experience.
9. RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must be an:
(a) ORDAINED MINISTER OR CHAPLAIN
(i) Have at least a first degree in Theology.
Be of good standing in a Christian denomination approved by the Ghana Catholic Secretariat, the Christian Council of Ghana, the Pentecostal Council of Ghana or other recognized Christian Bodies.
(b) IMAM
(i) Have at least a first degree in Islamic Studies with an excellent knowledge in Arabic.
(ii) Be of good standing in a Muslim denomination approved by the Office of the National/ Regional Chief Imam, the office of the Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission or other similar nationally recognized Muslim bodies.
