Delta State University Vacancies for a Librarian and a Bursar
The Delta State University was established on 30th April, 1992 to
encourage the advancement of learning throughout the State and Nigeria
at large and to hold out to all persons, without distinction of race,
creed or sex the opportunity of acquiring a liberal education.
The Governing Council of Delta State University hereby announces that
the position of the University Librarian is vacant. In accordance with
the Edict establishing the Delta State University, Council wishes to
commence the process for appointment of a substantive University
Librarian.
Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified
persons with requisite qualifications and cognate experience for
consideration for the positions below:
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Delta
Duties
- The University Librarian is the Head and Officer in charge of
the University Library, and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor
for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of
all Library services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges,
Faculties, Departments, Institutes and other teaching or research units.
Qualification and Experience
- Candidates for the post of the University Librarian must possess
Doctoral degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Librarianship or a
Doctoral degree in Library Science from a recognized university and
membership of relevant professional bodies plus at least eighteen (18)
years post qualification experience, most of which (12 years) must be
within a University Library.
- He/she must possess adequate leadership experience as well as high degree of competence, integrity and dependability.
- The person must be computer literate.
- Candidates below the rank of Deputy University Librarian need not apply.
- He or she should have adequate publications in reputable National and International journals.
Age:
- The candidate must not be more than 60 years of age at the time of assumption of office.
Conditions of Service
- The appointment shall be for a single tenure of five (5) years
on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of
appointment. Other allowances and fringe benefits are as applicable in
the Nigerian University System.
Remuneration
Salary Scale (New Consolidated Salary Structure) CONUASS 7 Step 1.
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Delta
Duties
- The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and
shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day
administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
Qualification and Experience
- The University Bursar, who is the Head of the Bursary
Department, should have a Bachelor of Science Degree or its equivalent
in Accountancy qualification.
- In addition the candidate should possess ACCA or ACA or ACMA
plus 18 years post qualification experience, most of which (12 years)
must be within a University Bursary. A Postgraduate degree will be an
added advantage.
- The candidate must also possess a record of good health and
adequate leadership experience as well as high degree of competence,
integrity and dependability.
- The person must be computer literate. Candidates below the rank of Deputy Bursar in a University need not apply.
Age
- The candidate must not be more than 60 years of age at the time of assumption of Office.
Condition of Service
- The appointment shall be for a single tenure of five (5) years
on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of
appointment.
- Other allowances and fringe benefits are as applicable in the Nigerian University System.
Remuneration
Salary Scale (New Consolidated Salary Structure) CONUSS 15
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to forward 25 copies of
typewritten Applications and Curriculum Vitae accompanied with
photocopies of their Certificates. Candidates are required to give the
following information in their CV's:
- Full Names (Surname first)
- Date and Place of Birth
- Nationality, State of Origin
- Local Government of Origin
- Permanent Home Address
- Current Contact Address
- Marital Status
- Number of Children (with dates of birth)
- Educational institutions attended with dates
- Qualifications obtained (with dates)
- Details of Previous and Present Appointments
- Publications (if any/where applicable)
- Extra-Curricula Activities and Names and Addresses of three Referees.
All Applications should be forward to:
The Registrar,
Delta State University,
P.M.B. 1, Abraka,
Delta State,
Nigeria.
Note
- Candidates should also request their referees to send reports on them under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar from whom further details may be obtained and relevant credentials
- Late applications will not be entertained.
- Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
Application Deadline 20th October, 2016.