Physics Laboratory Technician

External Vacancy Announcement

Oromiya Development  Association (ODA)

Invites  of competent,  committed and experienced   applicants   for the following position for BIshoftu Boarding school

1. Job Title :    Physics Laboratory Technician

2.  Required number:  1(one )

3. Job Description

ODA Boarding School aspires to be center of change and development, a catalyst for progress in science and technology, addressing the immediate and long term demand of national economy, innovative research and education.

The Boarding School is committed to be the center of excellence in science and technology and provide highest quality education and training which builds the technical capacity of manufacturing and other industries.

The Boarding School  has the responsibility of undertaking and encouraging relevant academic programs, action researches, and community services in national and local priority areas and disseminating the findings therefore;

The Boarding School is in general desirous of reinforcing and expanding its areas of excellence in the teaching-learning process, research and community services;

The Boarding School envisions building a strong and committed academic community that aspires attaining the lofty ideals and goals of high school education.

We are seeking passionate teachers, who thoroughly enjoy teaching, excel in their ability to reach and support students and take endless pride and countless hours to design inspiring and engaging lesson plans and teaching units.

We seek compassionate, hardworking and resilient individuals capable of dealing with many of the unforeseen challenges that occur in a school. We seek individuals who work well with others and would enjoy living at the ODA Boarding Schools

As a boarding school, teaching life extends well beyond time spent with students in a classroom. Tutorials, clubs, study hall supervision, field trips and ongoing engaging school wide activities also form part of a teacher’s responsibilities. Working at a boarding school requires a genuine commitment to serve as a role model and be an active part of the community

4. Role and Responsibilities

ODA Boarding School Physics Laboratory Technician Is Responsible For:

• Providing demonstration and supporting or guiding students at laboratory session.
• Provides laboratory facilities for the teacher and also expect to support teaching learning too.
• Preparing with teachers laboratory program for students.
• Regularly available in the laboratory sessions.
• Request the necessary materials, reagents and chemical on time.
• Give timely respond to all laboratory issues in the school.
• Preparation of science materials and equipment
• Routing maintenance of science laboratories and preparation rooms, their equipment and services
• Maintaining the stocks of science chemicals and equipment

5.  Education Qualifications

We seek Physics Laboratory Technician who

• Have a Bsc. Degree in Physics laboratory science or in Applied Physics.
• Have a minimum  CGPA 2.75
• Two years performance evaluation result on average 90% and above
• Minimum 2 years work experience for Physics laboratory technician or minimum 4 years subject teaching area for Applied Physics in secondary school.

6. Knowledge & Skills

We require Physics laboratory technician who is :

• Willing to attend in service training of teachers, self-motivated energetic, organized and flexible individual
• Free from any addiction and well-mannered good conduct with no bad recodes
• In principle willing to be around the school compound 24:00 hours except in exceptional condition
• Understanding of the nature of boarding school and needs of high school students
• Written and oral communication skills in English and Afan Oromo are mandatory.
• Professionally ethical, honest and willing to serve as outstanding role model in the community
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Email usage, Google Suite, internet searching and willing to learn new computer skills
• Able to demonstrate learner-centered teaching methodologies and are eager to continue to learn
• Experienced working in schools with a  mission for academic excellence and student engagement
• Willing to embrace and adhere to the ODA Boarding School’s requirements, values & mission
• Active team players and problem solvers
• Outstanding communicators  and have strong interpersonal skills
• Committed and passionate to teaching and  highly motivated towards student development and growth
• Willing to teach and support students after hours and on weekends

7.   Salary and Benefits

• The salary is as per scale of ODA boarding school
•  Benefits package are house with free electric and water cost or  provision of house allowance instead of house
• Transportation allowance & Medical services  according to ODA BS working documents