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
IV. He/she shall be responsible for the maintenance of discipline among Students and Staff of the College
V. Shall be responsible to the Council for the day-to-day expenditure of the College in accordance with the budgetary 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

METHOD OF APPLICATION

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

a. Full name
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

1. 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 envelope and address to:

THE REGISTRAR
College of Nursing Sciences, Lafia

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