Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) recruitment for Registrars & Assistant Registrars

Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) recruitment for Registrars & Assistant Registrars
Applications are invited to fill the vacant job positions of Registrars and Assistant Registrars of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN).
The VCN is a quality Assurance Organ of the Federal Republic of Nigeria established in 1953 for the purpose of coordinating and overseeing the training and practise of the Veterinary profession in the Country. It has its head office in Abuja with offices in the six-geo political Zones of the country. The council also runs a post-graduate College of Veterinary Surgeons (CVSN).

JOB TITLE:  REGISTRAR

The registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary to the council, the Register of names and addresses of members and records of veterinary practices and premises. He/She is responsible to the President of Council.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT REGISTRARS
LOCATION: Abuja

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
A degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised institution
At least a Master's degree in any specialty of Veterinary Medicine or Fellowship or Membership Diploma of College of Veterinary Surgeons, Nigeria (CVSN)
At least 7 years post-registration cognate experience
Full registration with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria and a current (2012) Practicing License
At least three (3) years administrative experience in an Organisation employing not less than Twenty (20) people.
A demonstrable computer knowledge.
NYSC Discharge certificate or certificate of exemption
A post-graduate Degree or Diploma in Administration is an Advantage

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The posts are pensionable and other conditions will be as determined by council.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are required to forward twenty-five copies of their application with copies of relevant credentials and detailed curriculum vitae/resume (clearly indicating dates of birth, qualifications and their Local Governments/States of origin among others) to:

The President,
Veterinary Council of Nigeria,
No. 8 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama District,
P.M.B 433, Garki, Abuja.

Applications must reach the President not later than eight weeks from the date of this Advertisement. Candidates are obliged to contact their referees to forward their reference letters (3 Nos) under confidential cover to the president, Veterinary Council of Nigeria. Note that one of the referees must be from the candidate’s current place of employment or last known place of employment (if currently unemployed). Contact address should not be a P.O.Box and candidates should indicate telephone Number(s) and e-mail address to facilitate urgent communication, please.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and council reserves the right not to enter into any correspondence with any applicant.

Not later than 28th March, 2012.