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Educounsel Business Limited is hiring on behalf of Kirojo College Nakasongola

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Educounsel Business Limited, incorporated by the registrar of companies in Uganda, hereby takes the honorary mandate to recruit for our clients Kirojo College Nakasongola and her board of governors. The institution is a private secondary school registered under the Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda to offer both O’level and A’level education to learners who subscribe as boarders or day scholars. Situated in Nakasongola Town Council, the school is 3 km distant from the geometrical center of Uganda and we welcome learners (male and female) from all parts of the world. An ambiance of serenity characterizes the pedagogical infrastructure that is inter-spaced among the tropical woods spanning 20 acres, spacious and befitting the requirements for offering of diversified curricula. To acquaint yourself more with the institution, you can follow the link,

Kirojo College Nakasongola Under New Management

Positions advertised

Job Title: Head Teacher (1)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/HTR

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: School Board

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

In charge of overall day-to-day administration and management of the school.
Plans: for physical development of the School and Professional development of staff;
Plans, organizes, directs and co-ordinates quality teaching/ learning programmes and activities by staff and a safe learning environment for learners.
Ensures proper planning, budgeting and accountability for the school activities and resources in consultation with the Board of Governors;
Co-ordinates the functions of the Board of Governors and accounts to them and to the Ministry of Education and Sports, Keeping records and managing all the data of the school
Coordinates with the District Education Office and the Education office of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in the Field/ Conference.
Supervises, provides technical support and guidance, and appraises all the employees of the School;
Directs activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare of students
Be the secretary to both PTA and BOG
Ensures discipline in the school under teacher’s code of conduct
Ensures that there is continuous assessment of learners
Conducts regular meetings with teachers
Mobilization/sensitization of the community on Education
Guide and counsel learners
Be the accounting officer of the school
Performs any other duty assigned by the relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree with relevant post graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University / Institution.
Registered as a Graduate Teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least five (5) years teaching experience in a Secondary School, three (3) of which should be at a supervisory level in an institution.
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Education or Education Management or Curriculum Studies or Education Planning and Management or a Master’s degree in any teaching subject or Business Administration or Public administration or Management or Human Resource Management or Counseling Psychology or Religion, Peace and Conflict Management is an added advantage.
Candidates who are legally married according to the laws of Uganda are to be preferred.
A background check on candidates’ faith-based commitment shall be paramount.

Job Title: Director of Studies (1)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/DOS

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Head Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To ensure that teachers submit Schemes of Work at the beginning of the term and lesson plans weekly to his office.
To ensure that teachers attend to their classes as time tabled.
To compile fortnightly extra-teaching load and submit them to the bursar through the Head teacher.
To teach a reasonable load in his subject areas.
To prepare the general classes’ timetable.
To assist the Head teacher in administering students’ interviews and admission.
To serve as Secretary to Academic Council, staff meetings and Appraisal committees.
To coordinate the activities of the class teachers, heads of department and subject teachers.
To copy teachers’ daily attendance to the Head teacher.
To assist the head teacher with coordination of exams and reports.
To serve as a member of the Academics Committee of the School Board
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the school administration.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree with relevant post graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University / Institution.
Registered as a Graduate Teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least two (2) years teaching experience in a Secondary School.
Candidates who are legally married according to the laws of Uganda are to be preferred.
A background check on candidates’ faith-based commitment shall be paramount.

Job Title: Bursar (1)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/BSR

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Head Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for all matters relating to school finances and all resources.
To advise the Head teacher and Administrative Council on financial matters.
To supervise all monetary collections in the school.
To check, approve and classify daily, weekly, and monthly records of all receipts and payments.
To ensure that daily banking is carried out.
To present school debtors’ and creditors’ detailed schedules to the head teacher on a regular basis.
To prepare financial statements periodically.
To submit weekly, monthly and termly financial reports to the head teacher.
To prepare a termly draft budget in collaboration with the Head teacher to be submitted to the finance committee of the board.
To serve as member of the School Finance committee.
To serve as the custodian of all school accounts documents and cheque books.
To approve and release funds for all purchases, cash and cheque requisitions after authorization by the Head teacher.
To serve as a member of the Officers’ and Administrative Councils and cafeteria committee.
In charge of safe guarding all school assets.
To ensure internal control of school resources.
To process staff personal emoluments
To prepare budget estimates and compute all revenues.
To receive and disburse funds as authorized.
To maintain proper cash accounts and prepare both monthly and daily abstracts.
To prepare monthly and annual financial statements, reports and books of accounts.
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head teacher.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

A minimum of Diploma in Business Studies or Finance and Accounting with at least 1 years’ experience as an Accountant/ cashier or financial administrator in a recognized organization or Possession of professional qualification in CPA
Candidates who are legally married according to the laws of Uganda are to be preferred.
A background check on candidates’ faith-based commitment shall be paramount.

Job Title: Chaplain (1)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/CPN

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Head Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Designing spiritual programs and drawing a suitable roster for the school.
Training and assigning duties to chapel prefects and willing staff.
Producing necessary spiritually edifying materials for use by staff and students.
Monitoring and supervising all spiritual programs in the school.
Organizing spiritual revival programs.
Organizing spiritual community outreach programs and involving students and staff members.
To preach and teach the word of God.
To ensures effective monitoring of all the ecclesiastical funds.
To ensure availability of lesson quarterlies, Bible study guides and all other materials required in the school for the spiritual nurture of the school population.
To provide pastoral guidance and counseling to individual students and the staff members.
To serve as a member to the school discipline committee and the Administrative Council.
To advise the school Administration on spiritual and church policy matters.
To represent the school regarding religious functions at all levels.
To liaise between the District Leader of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and church in the school so that there is effective coordination and communication of activities and programs.
To minister in camp meetings, weeks of spiritual emphasis, crusades and in any other spiritual programs as the conference may require his/ her services.
To prepare and submit periodic performance reports to the head teacher, district leader and the field/ conference chaplaincy department as need may be.
To ensure that the Administration of the school rides along the Christian principles and ethical foundations and beliefs of the Adventist church policy and philosophy.
To submit termly budgets and purchase requisitions of the department to the Head teacher.
To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the school administration.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

A minimum of a diploma in theology from an Adventist institution or approved credentials for a track record in youth ministries at the level of Master guide or Senior Youth Leader. Possession of a certificate in counseling, or diploma in Education is an added advantage. Prior working experience of at least 2 years is required. Must be a baptized Seventh-day-Adventist in good and regular standing

Job Title: School Nurse (1)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/NRS

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Head Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To examine patients (learners and staff) and give them appropriate first aid treatment.
To disseminate information on primary health care to learners and staff.
To maintain records of administered drugs and patients.
To direct referral cases to appropriate medical centres.
To formulate Budget plan for the school clinic in terms of medical supplies and framing plans.
To perform any other duties assigned by the relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate should have a Certificate in Enrolled Nursing.
Should have Ordinary Level Certificate of Education.
Should be registered with Uganda Nurses and Midwives council.
Should have a valid practicing license.
Experience in an institution or a health center II facility and above is added advantage.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (1)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/AAT

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Head Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Types and presents work for signature.
Takes dictations and then transcribes.
Receives and files correspondence, minutes and other documents.
Types, prints and copies examinations.
Types notes authenticated by the DOS, Bursar or Head Teacher
Receives visitors and attends to their queries.
Receives telephone calls and channels, them to appropriate offices.
Books and schedules appointments for the Head of Institution.
Receives and dispatches mail.
Drafts letters and prepares responses to simple routine letters.
Looks after the office welfare and ensures that the office is well facilitated and secure.
Any other duty that may be assigned by the relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Should have authentic qualification in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration or Office Administration or Information and Communication Technology or a National Certificate in Counseling.
Should have ‘O’ Level Certificate with at least two credits including English language and three passes OR a business qualification in secretarial studies with a credit in English.
A typing speed of at least 40 WPM is preferred.

Job Title: Teachers (12)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/TRS/SUBJ1/SUBJ2

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Director of Studies

Mathematics/ Physics or Mathematics/ Chemistry
1. Biology/ Chemistry or Biology/ Agriculture
1. History/ Economics or History/ Religious Studies
1. Agriculture Double Main
1. ICT with any other subject
1. Luganda with any other subject
1. Art and Design
1. Swahili with any other subject
1. Entrepreneurship with any other subject
1. Physical Education with any other subject
1. English Language and Literature in English
1. Geography and any other subject

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares on termly and weekly basis, the scheme of work and lesson plans in line with approved curriculum.
Conducts lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.
Participates in setting, administering and marking internal and external examinations.
Carries out continuous assessment and evaluation of student performance.
Keeps and maintains class records/inventory (Registers, records or work covered, progress reports and equipment.
Guides and counsels students.
Performs any other duty assigned by the relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree with relevant post graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University / Institution. Those with Diplomas can be recruited if found with impressive expressible interest to upgrade as per the requirement in the Teachers’ Policy.
Registered as a Teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports
Must have at least two teaching subjects or double main subjects.
Training in the New Curriculum Teaching and Assessment will be an added advantage.
A background check on candidates’ faith-based commitment shall be paramount.

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant (1)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/LBT

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Director of Studies

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists the teachers in preparation for science lessons and practical work.,
Prepares samples, equipment and chemicals used in teaching science subjects.
Keeps and stores apparatus, equipment and chemicals used in the laboratory.
Assists teachers and students during science practical lessons.
Opens and closes the laboratory.
Keeps records of laboratory apparatus and equipment.
Performs any other duties assigned by the relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A Should have:- Either a Certificate in Laboratory Technology, with a minimum of five passes including English language and 2 credits in science subjects at ‘0’ Level OR ‘A’ Level Certificate with 2 principal passes in science subjects preferably from Physics, Biology, Chemistry or Agriculture with a minimum of five passes including English language and 2 credits in science subjects at ‘O’ Level

Job Title: Cooks (2)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/CKS

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Head Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Collects food from the store and prepares it for cooking.
Collects water and other materials used for cooking
Washes the kitchen and cooking utensils and keeps them in the store.
Serves meals from the cooking saucepans on to the appropriate serving utensils.
Maintains a clean kitchen at all times
Performs any other duties assigned by the relevant authority

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Ordinary Level Certificate with a pass in English Language
Strong, and physically fit
A qualification in Catering or Baking or Cookery shall be an added advantage.

Job Title: Security Guard (2)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/SGD

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Head Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide security and safety of staff, students and visitors/ clients at all times
Ensure that the School’s assets, premises and property are safe at all times
Man the School gates, entry records and exits and control entry and exit of traffic
Ensure surveillance of the School premises while on duty
Mount proper security checks of staff, students and visitors at all entrances
Stop and prevent any criminal activities taking place within the School premises
Enforce student’s exit and entry time, dress code, and other protocols as advised by school administration from time to time
In liaison with the Accounts Team, participate in monitoring and enforcing student’s clearance protocols as guided by the school administration
Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time by the relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

O’ Level Certificate (UCE)
Satisfactory completion of an approved Security Guard Training course is a treasured ideal
At least one year’s experience in a similar role
Must be willing and able to work extended hours including weekends
Good communication skills and ability to speak, read and write English and follow both written and oral instructions
Proficiency in Luruuli, Luganda, Kinyarwanda and/ or Swahili shall be an added advantage
Good customer care skills

Job Title: Driver (1)

Ref.: KICOL/2023/11/DVR

Salary: Sizeable Paycheck

Reports to: Head Teacher

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides planned and emergency transportation services for employees, students, and visitors as may be required by the school administration.
Ensuring the transport facilities are regularly serviced and always clean.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A minimum of O’ Level Certificate with at least a pass in English
A valid driving permit of at least class B, with flexibility of a Cyclist’s class A.
A valid National Identity Card (ID)
Driving experience of at least 2 years.
Certificate in defensive driving.
Possession of a certificate in automotive mechanics or a diploma mechanical engineering shall be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Copies in triplicate for the application letter, CV (or resume), academic slips/ transcripts/ certificates, National ID and a letter of recommendation from a religious leader such as pastor/ priest/ imam or elder should be addressed to The Team Leader, Educounsel Career Center, P.O.BOX 34050, Kampala OR emailed as pdf to educounselbiz@gmail.com OR hand-delivered to the office of the Director, at Kasana Quality P/S in Kasana, Luwero by Friday 27^th, October, 2023.

Please note that no applications will be accepted after the closing date.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the preferred post and subject. Applicants who will apply via email should include the post and reference number in the subject.

Applicants should attach three recent passport size photographs.

Qualifications from only recognized institutions will be considered.

Kirojo College Nakasongola highly esteems inclusiveness, therefore qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Applicants may apply for more than one post in case they qualify.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews before the end of November, 2023.

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