Post of Provost (Internal and External) Vacancy at College of Nursing Sciences, Lafia


Posted on: Tue 24-03-2026

The Governing Council/Management of the College of Nursing Sciences Lafia, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of the Provost of the Institution.

Qualification and Experience

I. Must be a registered Nurse/Midwifery Educator

II. Must have at least a minimum of post-graduate degree (M.Sc) in Nursing or Midwifery.

III. Must have a minimum of ten (10) years Teaching and Administrative experience

IV. Must have or possess a current Professional Licence of practice

 

Responsibilities

I. The Provost is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the College

II. He/she shall be the Accounting officer of the College.

III. He/she shall be responsible to the Council for the Execution of the Policies governing the College and day-to-administration of the College.

V. Shall be responsible to the Council for the day-to-day expenditure of the College in accordance with the budgeting estimate of the College and shall present the statement of Accounts to the Council in the manner required by it.

VI. Carry out such other duties as the Council may from time to time assign.

 

Tenure

  • The Provost shall hold the office for a term of four (4) years and subject to renewal.

 

Salary and Conditions of Service

  • The conditions of service are as obtainable for the tertiary institutions in Nigeria and determined by the Governing Council of the College.

 

Method of Application

Interested Candidates are to forward ten (10) copies of their application accompanied with photocopies of their credentials and their curriculum Vitae highlightin the followings:

a. Fullname

b. Date of Birth

c. Home address

d. Contact address

e. Nationality

f. Marital Status

g. Institutions attended with dates

h. Academic qualifications with dates

I. Working experiences

J. Extracurricular activities

k. Three Referees

 

Closing Date

  • Applicants should complete their process not later than three (3) weeks from the date of this publication.
  • The application and attachments should be in a sealed envelope marked. Application for the position of Provost at the top left corner of the envelop and address to:

 

The Registrar

College of Nursing Sciences, Lafia

 

Signed

Namo Anzaku Amos

Registrar/Secretary to the Council