Ghana Prison Service Recruitment for Certificate Holders

CATEGORIES & THEIR REQUIREMENTS

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  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.

  1. MEDICAL CATEGORY

(i)          GENERAL NURSES

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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.

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(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.

  1. 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.

  1. ARTISANS CATEGORIES

(i)                 ELECTRICIANS

In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following.

  1. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation.
  2. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Electrical Works.
  3. City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
  4. 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.

  1. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in one of the above.
  2. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate in one of the above.
  3. City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate in one of the above.
  4. 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:

  1. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Wood Construction Technology.
  2. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Wood Construction Technology.
  3. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Carpentry/Joinery.
  4. 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:

  1. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
  2. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication.
  3. COTVET Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
  4. 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:

  1. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Mechanical Engineering Technology
    b. GES Intermediate Certificate in Welding Craft Practice
  2. 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:

  1. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology.
  2. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology.
  3. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Technology.
  4. 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.

  1. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering/ Electrician
  2. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Motor VehicleEngineering/ Electrician.
  3. City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate (Internal Combustion Engines and Motor Vehicles/ Electrician).
  4. City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering/ Electrician.
  5. 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:

  1. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in one of theabove.
  2. Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in one of the above.
  3. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in one of the above.
  4. City and Guilds (Intermediate) in one of the above.
  5. 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)

  1. 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:

  1. Ability to sight-read musical notes.
  2. Ability to play Wood Wind or Brass Instruments.

Theory and previous experience in a recognised music group will be an added advantage.

  1. 9. COOKS/CATERERS

In addition to the General Eligibility, an applicant must possess at least any of the following.

  1. NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management
  2. Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate or COTVET  Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
  3. City and Guilds (Intermediate) in the above.

10. SPORTSMEN/WOMEN

 The sporting disciplines are as follows

  1. Taekwondo
  2. Boxing
  3. Athletics
  4. Football
  5. Basketball
  6. Volleyball
  7. Hockey
  8. Handball
  9. Table Tennis
  10. 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, 2022 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.

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