Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,Umudike - Applications are
invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the underlisted
vacant positions in the Micheal Okpara University of
Agriculture,Umudike.
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture is currently recruiting for
the positions below:
1.) Bursar
Job Description
The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and
responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration
and control of the financialaffairs of the University.
2.) Director of Physical Planning
Job Description
The Director of Physical Planning is the Head of the Department of
Physical Planning and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the
conceptualization,Design, Supervision and Management of the University
Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Projects.
3.) Director of Works and Maintenance
Job Description
The Director of Works and Maintenance is the Chief Technical Officer
of the University and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day
to day running and maintenance of University building, Roads. Water
bore holes. Electrical Installations. Equipment and other properties,
including provision of service and utilities for the well- being ofthe
University.
4.) Director of Health Services
Job Description
The Director of Health Services is the Administrative Head of the
University Health Services and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for
the day today runningof medical services of the University.
5.) Director of University Farm
Job Description
The Director of University Farm is the Head of the Farm Management
Centre of the University and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for
the administration and planning of the farming activities of the
University as well as the co-ordination of different Units of the
Centre.
Candidates for the post of Bursar
*. Candidates for the post of Bursar must exhibit considerable degree
of competence, responsiveness and demonstrable integrity and
transparency on matters of financial resources management Applicants
must be in good health and able to endure therigours of the duties of
the Bursar.
*. Prospective candidates must show innovative approaches to the
running of an ICT -driven Bursary, working at the highest level of
efficiency to eliminate time wasting, bureaucracy and bottlenecks. The
ability to advise the Vice-Chancellor in planning and executing
strategies for enhancing internal revenue generation as well as
promoting the culture of "doing more with less" shall be required.
Candidates for the post must be such that they would not exceed the
gazetted retirement age before the end of the five years tenure.
Qualification for the post of Bursar
*. The applicant should possess a good first or second degree in
Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration and must, in
addition, be a member of any of the following professional Accounting
Bodies: ICAN, ACA (E&W}, ANAN, ACCA, CPA-USA.
*. The applicant must be of the rank of at least Deputy Bursar and
must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, seven
(7)years of which must have been spent in a University or similar
institution. Exposure to professional Accounting Practice and a
Post-Graduate degree from a recognizedUniversity will be an added
advantage. Candidates for Positions (2 and 3) Above
*. The candidates for the post must exhibit considerable degree of
competence, responsiveness. and demonstrable integrity for the running
of Directorates of Physical Planning or Works and Maintenance of a
University.Prospective candidates must be proficient in ICT with
demonstrable competence in computer aided designs and controls.
*. Candidates for any of the positions mustbe in good health to be
able to endure the rigours of the duties of such Directorates and must
be such that theywould not exceed the retirement age before the end of
the five years tenure. Qualification for the post of Director of Works
and Maintenance
*. Candidates for the post of Director of Works and Maintenance (same
as for Director of Physical Planning above) Experience on Campus
Planning and Services will be an added advantage. Candidates for the
post of Director of Health Services
*. Candidates for the post of Director of Health Services must exhibit
considerable degree of competence, responsiveness and demonstrable
integrity for the administration of the Health services of a
University.
*. Applicants must be in good health and able to endure the rigours of
the duties of the office. Prospective candidates must be proficient in
ICT with demonstrable competence in medical practice. The ability to
effectively advise the Vice-Chancellor on health matters shall be
required. Qualification for the post of Director of Physical Planning
*. Candidates for the Post of Director of Physical Planning must have
degree in Engineering, Building, Architecture, Quantity Surveying,
Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning, plus at least 15
(fifteen) yearsof relevant experience especially on Campus Planning
and Development.
*. Candidates must not be below the rank of a Deputy Director of
Physical Planning in a University or Similar Institution. Possession
of a Post graduate Degree will be an added advantage. In addition,
candidate must be registered member of relevant Professional bodies
such as Council for the Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for
the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), ARCON (for
Architects QSRBN (for Quantity Surveyors), NIOB (for Builders), NIESV
(for Estate Surveyorsand Valuers), etc.
Qualification for the post of Director of Health Services
*. Candidates for the post of Director of health Services must have
MBBS plus atleast fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. Such
candidate must not be below the rank of a Deputy Director of Health
Service in a University or similarinstitution.
*. Possession of Postgraduate Fellowship of the National Postgraduate
Medical College of Nigeria or the West African Medical College or its
equivalent will be an added advantage. The candidate mustbe
registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and
must have a current practicing license. Qualification for the Post of
Director of University Farms
*. Candidates for the post of Director of University Farms should
possess a degree in Agriculture or related field plus at least fifteen
(is) years cognate experience. Candidates must be a member of relevant
professional body and on CONTISS 14 in a
*. University, Research Institute or similarinstitution. Possession of
a post graduate degree in Marketing or Management will be an added
advantage.
*. Candidates for the post of Director of University farm must exhibit
considerable degree of competence, responsiveness and integrity for
the administration of the University farms, Prospective candidates
must be proficient in ICT, have good knowledge of the latest farming
techniques, marketing of farm products and general Management.
Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit 25(twenty five) sets of their
application, giving the information in the following order in their
CV:
(i) Full Name.
(il) Post desired.
(iii) Date of Birth.
(iv) Place of birth and State of Origin.
(v) Nationality.
(vi) Permanent Home Address (Not P.O. Box or P.M.B.)
(vii) Current Postal Address (add telephone, GSM. and e-mail contacts)
(viii) Marital Status.
(ix) Number of Children with Names and Ages.
(x) Institutions Attended (with dates)
(xi) Academic Qualifications with dates (where applicable)
(xii) Working Experience (General and Specific with dates)
(xiii) Details of administrative experience and Service to the
Community (with statusand dates)
(xiv) Present Employment, Status,salary and Employer.
(xv) Extra Curricular Activities.
(xvi) Publications (if any)
(xvii) Candidates should also indicate in their curriculum vitae any
capacity enhancing training they have undergone intheir career and any
publications relevant to engineering practice and maintenance they
have authored or presented in professional conference.
(xviii) Names and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be
professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested
by the applicant to forward their confidential reports to the
Vice-Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike and
marked CONFIDENTIAL.
Applicants should forward their correspondence to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,Umudike,
P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia,
Abia State.
Note:
*. Candidates should state the position applied boldly at the top left
comer of the envelope.
*. Candidates who had applied based on earlier advertisement on these
vacancies need not re-apply Application Deadline 27th July, 2013
Conditions of Service/Tenure of Directors
*. The successful candidates shall hold office for a period of five
(5) years from the effective date of appointment and mayor may not be
re-appointed on such terms and conditions applicable to Federal
Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by appropriate
University laws and the Governing Council of the University.
*. Candidates for the post must be such that they would not exceed the
gazettedretirement age before the end of the five years tenure.
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