Job Description

The GOVERNING COUNCIL of St.Nicholas Seminary, Cape coast, seeks to recruit a suitable and qualified person for the position of Dean of the St. Nicholas Seminary, Capecoast, Ghana.

St. Nicholas Seminary (SNS) is a Provincial Seminary for the Church of the Province of West Africa (Anglican), fully accredited by the National Accreditation Board and is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast. The Seminary runs programmes in Diploma in Theology and Bachelor of Theology awarded by the University of Cape Coast and Certificate In Ministry awarded by the Seminary. Out of its high Church heritage and Benedictine tradition, the Seminary emphasizes on the life of daily prayer and worship, work and study. It seeks to prepare its students as servants of Jesus Christ to equip the people of God for their vocation and ministry in the community.

Key Responsibilites

• The Dean is, under the direction of the Governing Council, but he is the Academic and Administrative Head as well as the Chief Disciplinary Officer of the Seminary.
• S/he is also responsible for organizing and conducting the financial and administrative business of the Seminary in accordance with the Seminary's statutes. S/he is also responsible for maintaining and promoting efficiency in the Seminary.

Tenure of Office

Applicants will hold office for a minimum of four (4) years in the first instance, renewable for a second term of 4 years.

Conditions of Service

The terms and conditions of office will be specified in the instrument of appointment.

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Theology/ Religious Studies. A PhD degree will be an added advantage.
• Must be an Anglican Priest with 10 years in the Holy orders.
• Must be a distinguished scholar with a capacity to motivate and direct staff and students.
• Must exhibit a high sense of vocation, leadership and organizational skills.
• Must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills with capacity to manage and control crisis situation.
• Must be visionary, business-oriented and be able to establish rapport between Vocation and the Seminary.
• Must be sober, mature and with a drive for sound and impartial judgement. He should be above reproach.
• Must be able to mobilize financial resources for research and general development of the Seminary.
• Must show evidence of publications in relevant journal(s) and conference papers.
• Must not be less than 45 years.