Osun State College Of Technology, Esa-Oke, Internal and External Advertisement
Consequent upon the approval of the Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for consideration for appointment into the following vacant positions in the College.
- Rector,
-Registrar,
- Bursar,
-College Librarian,
-Chief Medical Officer,
-Chief Internal Auditor,
Rector
Position and Responsibility
The Rector is the Chief Academic and Executive Officer of the Institution, The College is in the vanguard of Technology Institutions in the country and offers National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in a large number of academic programmes in the field of Engineering, Technology, Environmental and Management Sciences.
It is the duty of the Rector to provide the requisite leadership in the Academic and Administrative affairs of the College and for securing the support of the public sector, industry, higher educational institutions and professional bodies for the work of the institution and its products. He is also to be responsible for peace, order and security of Osun State College of Technology Esa-Oke.
Qualifications
(i) The person must have a Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Science and Environmental Studies with a minimum of 15 years cognate experience or PhD with a minimum of 12 years cognate experience. His academic standard and reputation must be very high and must have a good track record of accomplishment in the professional field;
(ii) He must have held a senior administrative, teaching and research post and must not be below the rank of Chief lecturer or equivalent in a Tertiary Institution, preferably in a College of Technology or Polytechnic. Possession of a Doctorate degree will be an added advantage;
(iii) His stature must he such as would command both national and international respect, particularly in the academic/technological / professional world and which would enhance a good reputation for the college;
(iv) He must have a pleasant personality and enjoy good health:
(v) He should prefarably be not less than forty years of age and be happily married;
(vi) He must be of a sound mind, good morals and of unquestionable integrity and character;
(vii) The candidate must be someone of courage who is firm and can take decision based on merit, fact and principle;
(viii) The candidate must be a person who would be able to command the respect and loyalty of majority of members of staff and students of the college.
Conditions of Service
(i) It is a TENURE appointment and a Rector shall hold office for a term of four (4) years in the first instance and shall be eligible for re appointment for another four (4) years and no more;
(ii) The salary attached to this position is CONPCASS 15 apart from other perquisite of office (same as what is obtainable in similar institutions of higher learning in the country as may be determined from time to time by the Osun State Government).
Registrar
Duties and Responsibilities
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the College. The incumbent will be responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day Administration of the College and serve as Secretary to the Council and Board of Studies. He/She will also ensure proper application of policies and procedures for the general administration of the institution.
Qualification and Experience
(i) Candidate should be a holder of a good Honours degree from a recognised Institution of Higher learning plus at least eighteen (18) years cognate experience or a holder of a Masters Degree from a recognised Institution of Higher learning plus at least (15) years cognate experience or Doctorate Degree with (12) twelve years experience. The cognate experience here refers to extensive experience in administrative capacity in an Institution of Higher learning and not lower than the grade of a Deputy Registrar;
(ii) The candidate must have been distinctive aura of competence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
(iii) The candidate should also demonstrate strong strategic planning and organisational skills, imbued with matured judgement and absolute integrity
Bursar
Duties and Responsibilities
The Bursar shall be the Chief Finance Officer of the College and shall be responsible to the
Rector for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the College.
Qualification and Experience
Applicants must:
(i) Posses a good University Degree or Higher National Diploma (Upper Credit and above) in Accountancy, Business Administration or any related discipline from a recognised Institution with at least (15) years post qualification cognate experience. Such applicant must be a registered member of a recognised professional Accounting body;
(ii) Be computer literate and have the ability to demonstrate high level of technical competence;
(iii) Show good concern for financial discipline and integrity.
College Librarian
Duties and Responsibilities
The librarian who is a Principal officer is Head of the library and is responsible to the Rector for managing day to day running of the College Library. The incumbent will be expected to equip the library with state of the- art equipment for document retrieving, referencing and photocopying. He/She must be able to establish a good relationship with other similar Institutions libraries in the country and abroad.
Qualification and Experience
(i) The candidate must posses a good University Degree in Library Studies or Library Information Science with at least fifteen (15) years experience in Library Management, preferably in similar educational setting;
(ii) The candidate should be computer literate and must also be a member of a relevant professional body in calling.
Chief Medical Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate will take charge of the administration of the College Health Centre and be responsible for both preventive and curative health-care services. The duties also cover initiating, reviewing and executing of health-care policies of the Institution.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate must possess a medical degree in MBBS or its equivalent with a minimum of twelve (12) years cognate experience in a Government owned organisation. Knowledge in management is an advantage.
Chief Internal Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will direct the manner in which the College books of Accounts are to be audited. He/ She will examine and review, from time to time, College procedures for write-offs, purchasing, valuation of stocks and inventory pricing. In addition, the incumbent will also collaborate on issues affecting designs of Accounting system, internal control and investment portfolio of the College.
Qualification and Experience
Prospective applicants must posses HND Upper Credit and above or good Degree in Accounting or any related discipline from a recognised institution with at least twelve (12) years cognate experience. Candidate must be registered with a professional Accounting body.
Application Closing Date
21st September, 2012
Method of Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit (15) copies of their application letter, current curriculum vitae and the necessary/ relevant documents which should contain the following information:
1.Full names (surname underlined);
2.Marital Status;
3.Number of Children;
4.Date and Place of birth and State of Origin;
5.Nationality;
6.Current Postal Address/including Telephone Number and e-mail Address;
7.Permanent home and address;
8.Name and address of next of kin;
9. Educational institutions attended with dates;
10. Academic/Professional qualifications and Distinction;
11.Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations;
12.Work Experience in chronological order;
13.Administrative experience;
14. Present employment, status and salary;
15.Publications (in standard format);
16. Major Technological innovations or inventions or Project completed (Rector only);
17. Extra curricular activities;
18. Name and addresses of three (3) referees,
Candidates should request their nominated referees to send their confidential reports on them under separate cover direct to:
The Rector,
Osun State College of Technology,
P.M.B. 1011, Esa-Oke Post Office,
Esa-Oke, Osun State.
Applicants should write 'Employment' at the top left hand corner of their envelope and note that only shortlisted candidates would be contracted.
