Sokoto State University Jobs for V.C/ Bursar/ Registrar/Librarian etc; Aug. 2011

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Sokoto State University Jobs for V.C/ Bursar/ Registrar/Librarian etc; Aug. 2011

Sokoto State is located within the Illumeden basin, which is surrounded to the east and south by the

precambrian basement complex. Within the State, there is no outcrop of basement complex. Rather, it is covered by a series of sedimentary rocks, which have been deposited over the basement complex. These sediments were laid down under varied environmental situations ranging from continental to marine events. The sedimentary rocks in Sokoto State have been classified under four major categories.The Sokoto State University Implement Committee, on behalf of theSokoto State Government hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below at Sokoto State University, Sokoto:

Position: Registrar
Duties:
The Registrar is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University. He shall be the Secretary of Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation and shall keep custody of and administer the University Laws.

Qualifications and Experience:
The candidate must:
• Possess a good honours degree in Humanities (with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division) from a recognized University. Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage.
• Be a seasoned administrator of a tertiary academic environment with at least five (5) years as Deputy Registrar or cognate senior management position.
• Be a Nigerian.
• Be a person with good leadership qualities who can inspire a crop of young administrative officers to be able to get the best out of them
• Have full membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Be focused and innovative and
• Be of excellent physical and mental health.

Position: Bursar
Duties:
The Bursar shall be the Chief Finance Officer of the University. He shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor on matters of financial management.
Qualifications and Experience:
The candidate must:
• Possess a B.Sc degree in Accountancy (with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division) or a chartered accountant or any qualification equivalent to these,
• Be a person who has experience in government bureaucracy or a tertiary institution of not less than 10 years, with at least five (5) years as Deputy Bursar or cognate senior management position
• Be a Nigerian
• Be physically and mental stable,
• Be a full member of relevant professional body and
  • Be focused and innovative.

Position: Vice-Chancellor
Duties:
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive Office of the University. He shall be the link between the Council and Senate and shall be responsible for impending decisions of both Council and Senate. He shall also be competent at all times to advise the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University. His specific duties shall include maintaining efficiency and orderliness in the University, and ensuring that academic standards are sustained. The Vice-Chancellor shall also maintain good public relations, and manage the University effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:
The candidate must be:
• A globally renowned scholar who is a Professor or an academic of similar rank
• A scholar who should not have attained the age of 60 years at the time of assumption of duty.
• A scholar who has held same or commensurate position elsewhere
• A scholar from any part of the world
• A scholar well-known for his/her ability to provide quality leadership of an academic environment
• A scholar who will be able to provide the university with academic linkage and international organizations and donor agencies
• A scholar who will be able to attract research grants and complementary funds from local and international organization and donor agencies
• A scholar who is information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficient, committed to the mainstreaming of ICT into University wide programmes and activities
• A scholar who is not likely to foster personal, racial, ethnic, political, religious or other sectional interest and who is also capable of inspiring the members of University community towards the attainment of its goals.
• A scholar who has a good understanding of the Vision and Mission of the University and
  • A person who enjoys excellent physical and mental health.

Position: Librarian

Duties:
The University Librarian shall be the Chief Library Officer of the University. He shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor with functions over the day-to-day management of the University Library.
Qualifications and Experience:
The candidate must:
• Possess who has a first degree in Library Science (with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division). Possession of higher degree in Library Sciences will be an advantage
• A person who has experience in the organization and running of a Library for not less than 5 years, and has served as the Deputy Librarian
• A Nigerian and
• Have full membership of relevant professional body.

Position: Director of Works, Physical Planning and Maintenance

Duties:
The director shall be the Chief Physical Development Officer of the University, with responsibility for maintenance of existing buildings, and construction of new physical structures and facilities in the University.

Qualifications and Experience:
The candidate must:
• Be a person with a minimum of first Degree in Civil Engineering, Building or Architecture (with at least Second Class Lower Division),
• Have cognate experience of not less than 10 years,
• Be a Nigerian,
• Be registered with relevant professional bodies and
• Enjoy excellent physical and mental health.

Salary and Condition of Service:
The salaries and conditions of service are as applicable to the post appointed for in Nigerian State Universities as approved by Sokoto StateGovernment and the Governing Council of the University from time to time.
Tenure:
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold-office for a one-term period of five (5) years. While other officers shall hold office for a renewable two-term periods of five (5) years each subject to the approval of the Governing Council.
Mode of Application:
Candidates are required to forward Twenty (20) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae highlighting among others the following:

i. Name in full (Surname first in Capital Letters)
ii. Post applied for
iii. Date of Birth
iv. Place of Birth
v. State of Origin
vi. Nationality
vii. Permanent Home Address (No P. O. Box or P.M.B.).
viii. Contact Address (including GSM number and e-mail address)
ix. Marital status
x. Number and Ages of Children (if any)
xi. Educational Institutions attended (with dates)
xii. Academic and Professional Qualifications (with dates). Attach five copies of each.
xiii. Working Experience, including full details of former and present posts,
xiv. Details of Administrative Experience and service with dates
xv. Academic and non-academic recognition (for Vice-Chancellor only)
xvi. Number of Ph.D candidates supervised and graduated (for Vice-Chancellor Only)
xvii. Research output and Scholarly publications in renowned domestic and international journals with dates and books (for Vice-Chancellor only)
xviii. Membership of academic and professional bodies
xix. Extra Curricula Activities
xx. Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (two (2) of whom must be professional authorities in relevant fields).
xxi. A Statement of the candidate’s vision for the Sokoto State University in the next five (5) years of not more than 1500 words

NOTE: All applicants must be ICT Proficient

Candidates are to request nominated Referees to forward their referee’s report under confidential cover by courier service directly to the Secretary, Sokoto State University Implementation Committee.

All applications and other correspondence should be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope sealed and on it marked “POST OF ‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’, SOKOTO STATE UNIVERSITY”, to reach the Secretary, Sokoto State University Implementation Committee, Department for Higher Education, Block 17, 3rd Floor, Shehu Kangiwa Secretariat, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria on or before 14th September 2011 . Late applications will NOT be entertained. Only short-listed

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Teaching Job at Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe (Staff School); June 2011

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Teaching Job at Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe (Staff School); June 2011

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.
In the 1970’s and the early 1980’s, the University attained a foremost position among universities in Africa, with a vibrant academic and social atmosphere and a high international reputation. Today, the University celebrates a rich tradition of excellence having produced, from among its staff, a Nobel Laureate and four National Merit Award winners.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below in Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe (Staff School).

Senior Staff Position

Vacancy Position: Head Teacher

Salary Scale: CONTISS 14(N1,820,908.00 N2,381,772.00)

Qualification and Experience:

A Masters degree in Education and any additional qualification would be an added advantage
Such candidate must show exemplary character in honesty, maturity, moral rectitude and integrity, be emotionally stable and adhere strictly with the ethics of the teaching profession.

Candidate must possess National Certificate of Education (NCE) and Bachelor Degree in Education (B. Ed/B.A. Ed/B.Sc. Ed) plus not less than 15 years post qualification teaching experience.
Applicant must be a registered member of the Teacher’s Registration Council Nigeria (TRCN) and be proficient in Mathematics, English Language or Science.

How to Apply

Candidates applying for the position are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked “Confidential”.

Closing Date:

Applications are to be forwarded to the Registrar, Obafemi Awolowo Univer the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs” on or before 3rd August, 2011. Only the applications of candidates short listed will be acknowledge.

Way of Application

Applicants are required to submit 35 copies of their applications, credentials and up to date curriculum vitae giving the following information in order as listed below.

(i) Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).

(ii) Post Applied for.

(iii) Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit)

(iv) Nationality.

(v) State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)

(vi) Permanent Home Address.

(vii) Current Postal Address/including G.S.M. Telephone number and email address.

(viii) Marital Status.

(ix) Number of Children and their Ages.

(x) Institutions attended with dates.

(xi) Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).

(xii) Work Experience with dates.

(xiii) Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).

(xiv) Service to national and international bodies

(xv) Extra Curricular Activities.

(xvi) Any physical challenge?

(xvii) Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate’s academic/work experience.

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Lagos State University College of Medicine Job Vacancies, (14 Positions): April 2011

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 Lagos State University College of Medicine Job Vacancies, (Academic and Non-Academic)

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Department of Pathology & Forensic Medicine
• Senior Lecturer
• Lecturer I
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• Professor
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Lecturer I
Department of Medical
• Professor
Department of Surgery
• Professor (General Surgery)

A. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Department of Anatomy
• Professor
• Lecturer
Department of Physiology
• Associate Professor
Department of Medical Biochemistry
• Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Pathology
• Professor
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department of Anaesthesia
• Senior Lecturer
Department of Haematology & Blood Transfusion
• Professor
• Lecturer I

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR THE VACANT ACADEMIC JOBS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (CONUASS 06: N2, 053,124.00 – N2, 684,096.00)
Candidates for the position of Associate Professor must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through considerable academic publications in the specialty; and as well have at least eight 8 years Post Doctoral qualification experience in Teaching/Research in a University.
Candidates should have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter/multi disciplinary research ability to provide academic leadership in addition to reasonable administrative experience.

SENIOR  LECTURER (CONUASS 05: N1, 653,415.00 – N2, 348,299.00)
Must possess reasonable administrative experience and demonstrate ability to provide academic leadership.
A good Honours Degree in the area of specialty with a Higher Degree such as a Doctorate or where applicable holders of MBSS Degree with Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent qualification
Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience as lecturer I where applicable or Ph.D with Six (6) years post doctoral qualification experience in teaching/research in the university;
Must have demonstrated research capability through scholarly publications in reputable journals AND


LECTURER I (CONUASS 04: N1, 122,751.00 – N1, 164,981.00)
A good Honours Degree in the area of specialty with a Higher Degree such as a Doctorate Degree, or where applicable, holders of MBBS with a Masters Degree or Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent qualification where applicable
The Job holder must have reasonable scholarly publications.
Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience as lecturer II where applicable or Ph.D with three (3) years post doctoral qualification experience in teaching/researci1 in the University


Duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinic assignments where applicable,

PROFESSOR (CONUASS 07: N2, 485,099.00 – N3, 209,140.00)
Candidates for the position of Professor must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through considerable academic publications in the specialty; and as well have at least ten (10) years Post Doctoral Fellowship (National! Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West Africa Postgraduate College and other equivalent scholarship qualifications as applicable to the area of specialization)

Candidate should have demonstrable capability to participate in Inter/multi disciplinary research ability to provide academic leadership, in addition to reasonable administrative experience.Qualification experience in Teaming/Research In a university.



NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Department of Medical Micro & Parasitology
• Assistant Chief Technologist
Department of Anatomy
• Laboratory Technologist II
• Higher Technician

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II (CONUNASS 07: N579, 391.00 -N.857, 305.00)
Candidates must possess ANIST/AIST or Full Technological Diploma or City and Guilds In relevant fields or membership of recognized professional bodies i.e. NIST. National Diploma of Institute of Medical laboratory with three (3) years post qualification experience OR B.Sc./HND Degree in Medical Laboratory Science with Certificate of Registration of Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria for Health Technologist with one (1) year post qualification experience.

HIGHER TECHNICIAN (CONUNASS 07: N579, 391.00 – N857, 305.00)
Candidates must possess WASC/GCE/SSCE with Health Technology Certificate. Candidate must have obtained the Registration of the relevant institute of laboratory Technology for Technicians with Six (6) years relevant experience.

ASSISTANT CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST (CONUNASS 12: N1, 075,353.00 – N1,508,373.00)
Candidates must possess ANIST/AIST or Full Technological Diploma or City and Guilds in relevant fields or membership of recognized professional bodies i.e. NIST. National Diploma of the Institute of Medical Laboratory with Fifteen (15) years of post qualification experience OR B.Sc./HND Degree in Medical Laboratory Science with certificate of registration of the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria for Health Technologist with Thirteen (13) years post qualification experience.

Conditions of Service For Academic And Non-Academic Appointments
The appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.

Fringe benefits and other allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country. Other conditions of service are as stated in the Senior Staff Conditions of Service of Lagos State University.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOB VACANCIES
Detailed Application (30 copies) should Include photocopies of credentials of candidates, signed and to be presented in the following order:
Name in full (Surname First)
Place Me Date of Birth
State of Origin
Permanent Address
Current Postal Address and Phone Numbers
Nationality and Marital Status
Number and Ages of Children
Academic/Professional Qualifications
Statement of Experience including full details of former and present position
Current Research
List of Publications
Other activities outside Current Employment
Names and address of three (3) referees
Proposed date of availability for duty; if appointed
Candidates E-mail address and Telephone Number(s)
Candidates should please, include three (3) self-addressed envelopes with #50 stamp on each. Applicants for the positions of Professor and Associate Professor should please forward their Applications with supporting documents to:

The Registrar
Lagos State University
P.M.B. 1087, Apapa- Badagry Expressway
Ojo
Lagos, Nigeria.

Applications for the positions of Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I as well as Applications for all Non-Academic positions advertised, should be forwarded with supporting documents to:

The College Secretary
Lagos State University College of Medicine
P.M. B. 21266 Ikeja
Lagos, Nigeria.

Candidates should indicate the positions applied for and the Department at the top left hand corner of the envelopes containing their Applications. Candidates should request their referees to forward reference letters on their behalf directly to where their Application letters are forwarded to.
Only Applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Signed:
O.A Oyebanjo
Ag. College Secretary
Application deadline 29 April, 201

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