Eastern Palm University Vacancy Announcement, October 2016
Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, Imo State - Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant job positions below:
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Imo
Qualifications and Experience
- University Librarian should possess a Ph.D in the relevant
field(s) plus a minimum of Fifteen (15) years post qualification
experience in teaching and research in a University or similar
institution of higher learning.
- Demonstrable ability to initiate, develop and supervise
research, capacity for academic leadership and good record of scholarly
publications are essential.
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Imo
Duties
- The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Finance Officer
of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day
administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
- The Bursar should provide the University Management with appropriate advice for all the Institution’s financial transactions,
Qualifications and Experience
- The candidates should have a good Honors degree in Accounting,
Finance, Economics or other related courses from a recognized
University, and must in addition, be a member of a recognized
professional accounting body such as ICAN, ANAN ICMA ACA ACCA, and ICPA.
- The candidate must not be lower than the rank of a Deputy Bursar
or its equivalent and must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate
experience in financial matters with at least five (5) years spent in a
University or comparable Institution.
- The Candidate must be of high integrity as well as be exceptionally ICT Complaint.
Age:
- In all cases, the applicants must not be above forty-nine (49) years of age at the time of appointment.
Conditions of Services
Each appointment shall be for a non-renewable single term of five (5)
years and an such other terms and conditions as currently applicable to
similar positions in the Nigerian University System and as may be
determined by the appropriate University Law and Governing Council.
Job Title: Registrar
Location: Imo
Duties
- The Registrar, a Principal Officer is the Chief Administrative
Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day
to day administrative work of the University except for other matters
for which the Bursar is responsible.
- The Registrar is the Secretary to the Council, Senate, Convocation and Congregation of the University.
Qualifications and Experience
- The candidate should hold at least, a good Honors' degree with
at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification administrative and
professional experience in a University or comparable Institution.
- He/she must possess adequate leadership qualities and managerial
ability as well as a high degree of competence, integrity, transparency
and strong moral character.
- The candidate must not be at a level less than the equivalent of
a Deputy Registrar with a minimum of five (5) years experience and must
be ICT compliant.
Age:
- In all cases, the applicants must not be above forty-nine (49) years of age at the time of appointment.
Conditions of Services
Each appointment shall be for a non-renewable single term of five (5)
years and an such other terms and conditions as currently applicable to
similar positions in the Nigerian University System and as may be
determined by the appropriate University Law and Governing Council.
Job Title: Vice-Chancellor
Location: Imo
The Candidate
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer
of the University, Ex-Officio Chairman of the Senate and the
congregation and member of the University Governing Council.
Among his other function, the Vice-Chancellor shall be expected to:
- Be competent at all times to advise the council on all matters
affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University’
- Be generally responsible to the council for maintenance of peace, law and order on the campus.
- Be responsible for maintaining discipline in the University, and
- Regulate the admission of students subject to the guideline and procedures approved by the Senate.
Qualities and Qualifications for the Job
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor must possess the following qualities and qualifications:
- Must be a University Professor, preferably, with a Ph.D in a
field(s) of specialization relevant to the academic programme under the
mandate of the Eastern Palm University, Ogboko and must have, a minimum
of 15 (fifteen) years of academic or cognate experience of which not
less than (eight) years will be at titu rank of a professor.
- However, exceptional candidates with less experience are
encouraged to apply. In all cases, candidates must not be more than
sixty (60) years on appointment.
- Must be of very high academic standing in his/her discipline such as to command respect nationally and internationally.
- Must be an accomplished administrator and manger of people and
resources at a level sufficiently high to pilot the affairs of the
University;
- Must have the experience of leading strategic developments and innovations
- Must possess a thorough understanding of the MISSION and the
MANDATE of Nigerian Universities, especially those of the Eastern Palm
University and must possess the developmental and managerial skills to
pilot the University meaningfully in a developing society with rapidly
changing needs and values;
- Must be a person with proven competent leadership qualities who
would command the respect and loyalty of staff and students of the
University; provide the necessary bridges between the various segments
of the University community, on the one hand, and between the University
and it’s immediate and wider communities on the other hand;
- Must be of strong and unimpeachable character with high level of probity and integrity;
- Must be morally sound and enjoy robust physical and mental health.
Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to
the post of a Vice Chancellor in Nigerian State Universities and as may
be determined from time to time by the Governing Council.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward ten (10) copies, each
of their publications, relevant credentials and curriculum vitae
starting the following information:
- Name (Surname First)
- Date of Birth (Indicating Day, Month Arid Year)
- Sex
- Marital Status
- Nationality
- State Of Origin
- Permanent Home Address
- Educational and Professional Qualifications
- List of Publications Work Experience
- Present Employment, Status, Post and Salary (Both Level And Amount)
- Names and Address of three (3) Referees whom the Candidates should request to submit confidential reports on them.
All applications are to be forwarded to:
The Chairman, Technical Committee,
Eastern Palm University, Ogboko,
Ideato South,
Imo State.
Note: Applicants must be registered with the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
Application Deadline 17th November, 2016.