Experienced Bursars and Librarians Needed
at Federal University Otuoke in Bayelsa State Nigeria
2015
The Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, one of the twelve
newly established Federal Universities in Nigeria, hereby
invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill
the under-listed vacant Position:
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Bayelsa
The Position
- The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and head of
the University’s Library, and shall be responsible to the
Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the
University Library, its branches and extension and for
providing services for the entire University community.
The Person
Candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability
to provide good leadership; possess personal integrity and
demonstrate transparency in private and public life and be able
to earn the respect and loyalty of staff of the University.
Qualifications
Candidate for this post shall:
- Be professionally qualified and be a practicing Librarian;
- Possess a good honours degree and a PhD in Library and
Information Science or any other discipline including Computer
Science, Statistics, Educational Administration/Planning,
Logic, etc, from a recognized University, with at leas fifteen
(15) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or
other institutions of higher learning;
- Have published papers in professionally refereed journals
to merit professorial status, as well as possess proven records
of sound administrative leadership;
- Be a registered and current member of the Library
Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
- Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer
applications.
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Bayelsa
The Position
- The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial
Officer of the University responsible for the Vice-Chancellor
for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial
affairs of the University.
- By virtue of this position, the Bursar should be able to
co-ordinate the preparation of the annual budget as well as the
periodic income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash flow
estimates of the University.
- The holder of the office shall ensure that accurate records
are maintained of all assets and liabilities held by the
University and be able to monitor monthly income and
expenditure and balance sheet variances against the budgets
among other schedules.
- The Bursar should ensure the accurate and timely
preparation of the, University financial statements and
management accounts for internal and external audit.
- This Officer is expected to provide the University
Management with appropriate advice on all the Institutions
financial transactions.
The Person
Candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability
to provide good leadership; possess personal integrity and
demonstrate transparency in private and public life; and be
able to command the respect and loyalty of staff of the
University.
Qualifications
Candidate for this post shall:
- Possess a good honours degree or equivalent in Accounting
from a recognized institution, possession of higher degree(s)
is an advantage;
- Must be a qualified and current member of any professional
body such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN;
- Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate
experience, ten years of which must be unbroken service in the
University system;
- Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of
relevant accounting packages.
Remuneration
The salary and conditions of service for the Bursar shall be
obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria.
Method of Application
Candidates for this position is required to submit fifteen (15)
copies of their applications and curriculum vitae and
photocopies of their credentials.
The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:
- Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
- Place and Date of Birth
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children
- E-mail and Telephone phone numbers
- Postal Address
- Permanent Home Address
- Nationality
- State of Origin and LGA
- Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates
- Positions held with dates
- Proof of current membership of Professional Bodies
- Names and Addresses of 3 Referees
Application should be submitted under confidential cover in
sealed envelope with position applied for boldly marked at the
top left hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal University Otuoke,
PMB 126,
Yenagoe,
Bayelsa State.
Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward
their recommendations under confidential cover to the
Registrar.
Application Deadline 13th March, 2015