Posted on: Fri 08-07-2022

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Provost who is the Chief Academic and Chief Executive Officer of the College. 

The Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu is an institution established by amended Act 2008 to provide courses of instruction in Health Sciences, Technology, Behavioural and Management Sciences leading to the award of National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Diploma and Certificates in various courses organized into the following schools: 

• School of Environmental and Public Health Science 
• School of Health Science and Technology 
• School of specialised Health and Medical Technician 

Qualities 

Specifically, the candidate must: 

a) be a highly distinguished academic with a Ph.D degree with ability to provide quality academic and administrative leadership. 

b) have minimum of Eighteen (18) years teaching experience in tertiary institution, at least eight (8) years of which must have been gained in the Polytechnic or similar institution 

c) have attained the position of Chief Lecturer in reputable Polytechnic or similar Institution of higher learning and must have spent minimum of five (5) years on the post. 

d) be less than 60 years of age at the time of assumption of office for a term of 5 years; 

e) have a high reputation and be able to command the respect of national and international academic communities through his / her track record;

f) be able to provide administrative leadership to a well-informed and articulate local academic community; 

g) Possess the ability to sustain harmony among the Governing Council, Academic Board, Management, Staff, Students and between the College and the host communities. 

h) be a very resourceful personality with initiative, vision, and drive for sustaining the accelerated pace of development of the College, even under challenging situation; 

i) be a person of high probity and personal integrity; 

j) Be enjoying excellent physical and mental health, and be prepared to work under considerable pressure; 

k) be computer literate. 

Duties 

• The Provost is responsible to the Governing Council for the day to day running of the affairs of the College; 
• He/She shall be responsible for the general discipline in the College; 
• He/She is an ex-officio member of the Governing Council and Chairman of the Academic Board; 
• He/She must provide strategic direction to the Management, Staff and Students and provide advice on academic, administration and fiscal policies to Academic Board and Governing Council of the College; 
• He/She is expected to attract funding, initiate high priority academic work, enhance public awareness and promote good image of the College.

Condition of Service

The remuneration and other condition of service of the Provost are largely similar to those applicable in other Government Polytechnics as well as public Institutions in Nigeria and shall be stated clearly in the candidate's letter of appointment as approved by the Governing Council of the College. 

Method of Application 

Applicants are expected to submit fifteen (15) copies of their application letter together with curriculum vitae (C.V) duly signed with date by the candidate and giving the following information: 

1. Name (Surname first) 

2. Marital Status 

3. Number and ages children (if applicable) 

4. Date and place of Birth 

5. State of Origin 

6. Local Government Area 

7. Nationality 

8. Current Postal Address 

9. Permanent Home Address 

10. E-mail Address and Telephone number 

11. Educational Institutions attended and qualification with Dates 

12. Membership of Professional Association/Bodies 

13. Work Experience (in chronological sequence) 

14. Present employment status

15. Extra curricula activities 

16. Publications 

(a) Seminar (b) Workshops and Conferences (c) Journals and (d) Books 

17. Major Technological Innovations / Inventions or projects completed (if applicable). 

18. Service to Community 

19. Name and Address of three (3) Referees with the Confidential Reports 

NOTE: The application must be accompanied by a vision statement for the College in not more than 3,000 words. 

Submission of Applications 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications not later than Friday. 5th August, 2022 and addressed to: 

The Registrar 

Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu 

P. M. B. 2081, Ijebu-Ode 

Ogun State 

Soft copies of Curriculum Vitae should be sent to: [email protected]

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