Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) Vacancy for Experienced Positions
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri was established in 1980 by
the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University strives for excellence
and is poised to becoming one of the best Universities of Technology in
the world. The University is committed to the production of high level
manpower,
engaged in cutting edge research and community service for the
achievement of national developmental goals and global relevance.
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions below in the institution:
Job Title: Director of Work
Location: Owerri Imo
Job Descriptions
- The Director of Works is the Chief Technical Officer of the
University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day running
and maintenance of University buildings, equipment, other properties
and provision of services and utilities for the well-being of the
University.
The Person
- The candidates for the position of Director of Works must
exhibit considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, and
demonstrable integrity for the running of the Department of Works and
Directorate of Physical Planning and Development Unit respectively of a
University.
- Prospective candidates must be proficient in ICT particularly in Computer Aided Designs and Controls.
- The candidate must not be more than Fifty-Nine (59) years of age
at the time of appointment and must be in good health to be able to
endure the rigours of the duty of Director of Works/Physical Planning
and Development of a fast growing specialised University of Technology.
Qualifications
- The candidates must have a good honours Degree either in
Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying and similar professions
from a recognised University and at least Fifteen (15) years of relevant
post qualification service experience at University/equivalent level.
- Candidates should be officers of not below the rank of a Deputy
Director of Works/Physical Planning in a University or a similar
institution.
- Possession of a higher degree and membership of relevant
professional body(ies) such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE),
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigeria
Institute of Architects (NIA) and Nigerian Institute of Quantity
Surveyors (NIQS) will be added advantage.
Conditions of Service
- The appointment is for a period of five (5) years and is pensionable.
- The basic salary attached to the post is CONTISS (II) 15.
- Other allowances and fringe benefits are as currently applicable
to similar positions in the Nigerian University System and as may be
determined by the Federal Government and the Governing Council from time
to time.
Job Title: Director of Health Sciences
Location: Owerri Imo
Job Descriptions
- The Director of Health Services is the Chief Health Officer of
the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day
running and administration of the University's Health services and
facilities, recommendation of all health policies in the University, and
taking charge of the Health Services Department in accordance with the
University statutes.
The Person
- The candidates for the post must exhibit considerable degree of
competence, expertise and demonstrable integrity for the running of a
Department of Health Services of a University.
- Prospective candidates must be duly licenced and practicing
medical doctors and must be active members of Nigeria Medical
Association (NMA).
- The candidate must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age
at the time of appointment and must be in good health to be able to
endure the riguors of the duties as a Director of Health Services.
Qualifications
- The candidates must have a good honours degree (MBBS) from a
recognized University and at least fifteen (15) years of relevant
service experience.
- Candidates should be officers of not below the rank of a Deputy
Director of ‘Health Services in a University or a similar institution.
in addition, candidates must be a Fellow of West African College of
Surgeons (FWACS) and other relevant bodies.
- Possession of a higher degree in health related disciplines will be an advantage.
Conditions of Service
- The appointment is for a period of five (5) years and is pensionable.
- The basic salary attached to the post is CONTISS (II) 15.
- Other allowances and fringe benefits are as currently applicable
to similar positions in the Nigerian University System and as may be
determined by the Federal Government and the Governing Council from time
to time
Job Title: Director of Physical Planning
Location: Owerri, Imo
Job Descriptions
- The Director of Physical Planning and Development is the Chief
Physical Planning Officer of the University responsible to the
Vice-Chancellor for all aspects of Physical Planning and Infrastructural
Development of the University as well as advising the University on the
formulation, execution and review of policies affecting the Physical
Planning and Development Section.
The Person
- The candidates for the position of Director of Physical Planning
must exhibit considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, and
demonstrable integrity for the running of the Department of Works and
Directorate of Physical Planning and Development Unit respectively of a
University.
- Prospective candidates must be proficient in ICT particularly in Computer Aided Designs and Controls.
- The candidate must not be more than Fifty-Nine (59) years of age
at the time of appointment and must be in good health to be able to
endure the rigours of the duty of Director of Works/Physical Planning
and Development of a fast growing specialised University of Technology.
Qualifications
- The candidates must have a good honours Degree either in
Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying and similar professions
from a recognised University and at least Fifteen (15) years of relevant
post qualification service experience at University/equivalent level.
- Candidates should be officers of not below the rank of a Deputy
Director of Works/Physical Planning in a University or a similar
institution.
- Possession of a higher degree and membership of relevant
professional body(ies) such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE),
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigeria
Institute of Architects (NIA) and Nigerian Institute of Quantity
Surveyors (NIQS) will be added advantage.
Conditions of Service
- The appointment is for a period of five (5) years and is pensionable.
- The basic salary attached to the post is CONTISS (II) 15.
- Other allowances and fringe benefits are as currently applicable
to similar positions in the Nigerian University System and as may be
determined by the Federal Government and the Governing Council from time
to time.
Job Title: Registrar
Location: Owerri Imo
Job Descriptions
- The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the
University and shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the
day-to-day administrative work of the University except as regards
matters for which the Bursar is responsible.
- The Registrar is also the Secretary to the Council, Senate,
Congregation and Convocation. The candidates for the position must not
be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age at the time of appointment.
- The appointment is for a period of five (5) years subject to one (1) year extension.
Qualification and Experience
- Candidates must possess a good honours Degree from recognised
University and must have had at least Fifteen (15) years experience in
University administration, five of which must be as a Deputy Registrar.
- Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage. Membership of recognised professional bodies is mandatory.
Skills
Specifically, the candidate is expected to:
- Be a person with good leadership qualities who can inspire and
motivate a crop of young administrative officers to be able to get the
best out of them;
- Be a person of high integrity, who promotes merit;
- Be a person who enjoys excellent physical and mental health;
- Be focused and innovative; and
- Be computer literate/proficient.
Conditions of Service
- These are the same as in the Federal Public Service and as
applicable to Federal Universities of Nigeria and as may be determined
from time to time by the University Governing Council.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Thirty (30) copies of
their Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting among
others the following:
- Name in full (Surname, in capital letters)
- Place and Date of Birth
- Permanent Home Address
- Contact Address: Postal Address, GSM Number(s) and E-mail Address
- Nationality
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children (if any)
- Educational Institutions attended (with dates)
- Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained (with dates)
- Working Experience, including full details of former and present post(s)
- Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
- Extra Curricula Activities
- Names and Address of three (3) Referees
- In addition, to stating the names and addresses of the Referees,
candidate should request each of their nominated Referees to send a
Confidential Report on them to the Registrar, Federal University of
Technology, Owerri.
Applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Technology,
P.M.B. 1526,
Owerri,
Imo State.
Note: Candidates should request their referees to forward
references on them directly to the Registrar and clearly marked "Referee
Report" on the top corner of the envelope
Application Deadline 1st September, 2016.