Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in Abia State University.
(1) THE POST OF BURSAR
Person & Responsibility
The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess:
- A Degree/HND in Accountancy or related disciplines, with at least Second Class division or Upper Credit as appropriate and
- A Professionally recognized Accountancy Qualification of any of ACA, ACCA, CNA, ACMA, CPA, FCA, from any of the following bodies:
- – Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales.
- Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants of London.
- Chartered Institute of Cost & Management Accountants.
- Association of National Accountants of Nigeria.
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- The candidate should be ICT literate and not more than fifty-five (55) years of age.
- A higher degree in any of the relevant disciplines and a Fellowship of any of the recognized professional Accounting bodies would be an advantage.
- Experience
- The Candidate must have at least ten (10) years cognate experience, beginning from year of graduation from the University.
- Salary/Condition of Service::
- The Salary and conditions of service shall be as obtainable in the Nigerian University system.
- The appointment would be for one term of five (5) years only.
(2) THE POST OF DIRECTOR OF WORKS &SERVICES
Person & Responsibility
The Director of Works & Services is the head of the Works & Services Department of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the development and maintenance of the infrastructure, equipment and sundry other utilities of the University.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess
A Degree/HND in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) and be a registered member of the following professional bodies:
Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN)
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
A Higher Degree in Engineering and a Fellowship of any of the above-listed professional bodies and would be an advantage.
The candidate should be ICT literate and not more than fifty-five (55) years of age.
Experience
Candidate must have at least ten (10) years of post- qualification experience.
Salary/Condition of Service:
The Salary and conditions of service shall be as obtainable in the Nigerian University system.
The appointment would be for one term of five (5) years only.
(3)THE POST OF DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES
Person & Responsibility
The Director of Health Services is the head of Medical Services, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the provision of Medical Services to the University community.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess:
The degree of MBBS/MB Bch
He must also be a fully registered and current member of the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria.
The candidate should be ICT literate and not more than fifty-five (55) years of age.
A higher Degree/Qualification in any specialized area of Medicine will be an advantage.
Experience
The candidate must have at least ten (10) years post-registration experience.
Salary/Condition of Service:
The Salary and conditions of service shall be as obtainable in the Nigerian University system.
The appointment would be for one term of five (5) years only.
(4)THE POST OF DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANING
Person & Responsibility
The Director of Physical Planning is the head of the Physical Planning Unit of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the co-ordination and supervision of the Physical/Infrastructural development of the University by ensuring that all such development projects, conform strictly with the specifications of the Institution’s Master Plan.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess:
A good Honours Degree in Architecture.
The candidate must also be a registered and current member of any of the relevant professional bodies:
Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
The candidate should be ICT literate and not more than fifty-five (55) years of age.
Possession of a higher degree in the relevant field of Specialization and a fellowship of any of the Specialized bodies will be an added advantage.
Experience
The candidate must have at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience.
Salary/Condition of Service:
The Salary and conditions of service shall be as obtainable in the Nigerian University system.
The appointment would be for one term of five (5) years only.
(5)THE POST OF CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
Person & Responsibility
The Chief Security Officer of the University is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the Security of lives and property in the institution; ensures the effective co-ordination of security in and around the University and liaises with external security agencies in the discharge of the duties of the office.
Qualifications
Academic Qualification
A prospective candidate must possess a minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent;
Professional Qualification
An interested candidate must be a senior serving or retired Service Personnel of the rank of Major or its equivalent in the Armed Forces, the Police, Civil Defence Corps or Department of Security Services (DSS).
Salary/Condition of Service:
The Salary and conditions of service shall be as obtainable in the Nigerian University system.
The appointment would be for one term of five (5) years only.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates who possess the job qualifications/ requirements should forward their applications to the Registrar, along with their Curriculum Vitae, which should include the following information:
- Full Names
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- State and Local Government of origin
- Nationality
- Permanent home Address
- Current postal/Contact Address/Phone Number
- Marital Status
- Number of Children (with names and ages)
- Institution(s) attended (with dates)
- Academic and professional Qualifications (with dates)
- Honors, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies
- Working experience
- Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- List of publications, as appropriate, any other relevant information and
- Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (two of whom must be professionals in the candidate’s area of specialization).
MODE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
The Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of claimed credentials, must be attached to each application, and forwarded in twenty-five (25) copies, to the Registrar, Abia State University, P.M.B. 2000, Uturu, Abia State, not later than one month from the date of this publication.
Applicants should also request their referees to send confidential reports on them, direct to the Registrar. Each submission should be in a sealed envelope, with the desired post clearly marked at the top left-hand corner.
ACKNOWLDGEMENT: Only short-listed applicants would be invited for interview.
Dr. (Mrs) Evelyn N. Iheukwumere
Registrar
