Posted on: Mon 04-10-2021

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant posts of the Provost and Registrar of the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Gombe. 

1. PROVOST 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Provost is the Chief Executive and Academic officer of the College. He/She is the Chief Disciplinarian and ex-officio member of the Governing Council. The Provost shall attend all statutory committee meeting either as Chairman or member as the case may be. 

QUALIFICATION AND QUALITIES 

To be eligible for appointment as PROVOST of the College, candidate must: 

1. Have a good honour Degree in Nursing obtained from a recognized University and Master degree (in line with Guidelines for implementation of ND/HND Nursing programme in Nigeria, May 2017), with not less than Twelve (12) years teaching experience. 
2. Be registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria as a Nurse Educator with valid practicing license. 
3. Possess membership of at least one professional body.
4. Be a person with outstanding moral character, probity and integrity 
5. Be Competent to advise the council on all matters affecting the College. 
6. Show evidence of outstanding achievement in Institutional management. 
7. Show evidence of community service and experience. 
8. Be physically, emotionally and mentally stable with proven evidence in the management of human and material resources. 
9. Have satisfactory proficiency in ICT. 

2. REGISTRAR 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Registrar shall be responsible for the day to day administration of the College, Secretary to the Governing Council, the College Academic Board and Council Standing committees. 

QUALIFICATION AND QUALITIES 

To be eligible for appointment as REGISTRAR of the College, applicant must: 

1. Have a good honour degree obtained from a recognized University with not less than ten (10) years cognate experience in administration. 
2. Have served for not less than five (5) years in an Institution of Higher learning. 
3. Not below the rank of Deputy Director or Deputy Registrar. 
4. Possess membership of at least one professional body. 
5. Be a person with outstanding moral character, probity and integrity.  
6. Be physically, emotionally and mentally stable with proven evidence in the management of human and material resources. 
7. Have satisfactory proficiency in ICT that can assist in the efficient performance of his or her duties. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

Interested and qualified candidates for the posts of Provost and Registrar are required to submit Fifteen (15) copies of the typewritten applications along with Curriculum Vitae (CV) to include the followings: 

• Full name with surname underlined 
• Date and Place of birth 
• State of origin/ Local Government 
• Nationality 
• Permanent home address 
• Present contact address 
• Marital status 
• Number of children with age(s) 
• Schools attended with dates 
• Certificates obtained with dates 
• Membership of relevant professional bodies 
• Current postal address including number& email.
• Community service 
• Present appointment with date and salary 
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational, Personal) who are to forward confidential reports on them directly to the address below:

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Post of Provost or Registrar" (as the case may be) on the top left hand corner, and addressed to: 

The Permanent Secretary, 

Ministry of Higher Education, 

P.M.B 131, 

Gombe State. 

Application Closing Date: Monday 15th November, 2021

Note: Applicants must be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence (where applicable) and bring the originals of all their credentials if invited for the interview. 

TENURE OF OFFICE AND CONDITION OF SERVICE 

• The Provost and Registrar shall hold office for a period of four (4) years in the first instance and may be eligible for re-appointment for another Four (4) years and no more. 
• Conditions of service are similar to those applicable in the state owned Tertiary Institutions. 
• Please note that Candidate that does not possess any of the above requirements need not to apply because only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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