Polytechnic Librarian at Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic (HafedPoly), Kazaure

Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic (HafedPoly), Kazaure was founded on the belief that new technology should be harnessed to foster the success of our clients. We deliver solutions to all educational challenges. Students choose us because the breadth of Sciences & Technology services they need is available, delivered innovatively and always to the highest standards. At HafedPoly we are committed to long term relationships.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on 30th June, 2024:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Kazaure, Jigawa

Job Description

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the chief library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic library and the coordination of the library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is one of the principal officers of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

Qualifications and Experiences
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized Institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science;
• Master's Degree from a recognized Institution in Library Science and Library and Information Science;
• Have a minimum of second class lower division degree or a minimum of lower credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in library recognized by Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).
• Be proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT).
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years teaching experience in tertiary Institutions, at least eight (8) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution;
• Be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than three (3) years' experience on the rank,
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 1st July, 2024;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and
• Administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a principal officer of the polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit type written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies), giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined) Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and e-mail address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
• Honors and Distinctions (if any) Academic / Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and post(s) held with dates
• Present employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be addressed & submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the post of Polytechnic Librarian" at the top left hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic,
Kazaure, Jigawa State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Previous holders of the position in any tertiary Institution need not apply
• Applicants should request their Referees to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline  25th March, 2024.