Job Opportunities at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State.

Details

• The post will become vacant with effect from 1 January, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and is 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 a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic. In addition to proven experience in Library Management and Leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

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

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science while possession of a doctorate degree (Ph.D) will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of Bachelor's Degree (second class lower division) or a minimum of lower credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution:
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in a tertiary institution at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Currently be on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic Sector with not less than five (5) years experience on the rank
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in Library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Be not more than fifty-nine (59) years old as at 1 January, 2024
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Librarianship recognized by the Federal Government
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable Journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops
• Must be a person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Must be morally sound, impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment
• Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital)
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment / Conditions of Service

• The appointment of the Polytechnic Librarian is for a single tenure of five (5) years beginning from the Date of Appointment in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time for Principal Officers of the Polytechnics by the Federal Government.

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Job Description

• The post will become vacant with effect from 1 January, 2024.
• The Registrar is a Principal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Polytechnic.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Registrar is the Head of the Registry Division and custodian of the Polytechnic records/documents;
• He/She is the Secretary to the Council, Academic Board, Management and other Standing Committees of the Council;
• Performs any other duties as may be given by the Rector or Governing Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The Candidate for the post must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least, a Lower Credit, in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized Tertiary Institution with at least eighteen years (18) years post qualification Cognate Experience for Bachelors Degree and HND holders or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with at least fifteen (15) years post qualification Cognate Experience or Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification Cognate Experience, at least, Ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or Similar TVET Institution.
• Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body recognized by the Federal Government
• Must have attained the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period not less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Must not be more than Fifty-Nine (59) years old as at 1 January, 2024 when the post will become vacant
• Must be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Goverment hospital)
• Must be morally sound of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment,
• Must demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administrative policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic System
• Must be a person who is not likely to pursue racial gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages.

Terms of Appointment / Conditions of Service

• The Appointment is for a single tenure of Five (5) years beginning from the Date of Appointment in accordance with the extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time for Principal Officers of the Polytechnic by the Federal Government.