Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Recruitment- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri is looking to hire qualified candidates to fill the position of a Librarian. Interested candidates should kindly apply below.The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri is one of the foremost Polytechnics in Nigeria, located in the South-East Geopolitical Zone, Imo State precisely. It was established by the Imo State Edict No. 16 of 1978 as College of Technology, Owerri, later changed to the Polytechnic Nekede, in 1987 and further renamed Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, by the Federal Polytechnic Act (Amendment) of 1993. Her academic programmes which are housed in seven (7) Schools are duly accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian
Location: Nekede – Owerri, Imo
Description
- We invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of the Polytechnic Librarian of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri which will become vacant on 15th, December, 2022.
Job Roles/Responsibilities
- The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination of the Library Services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic
- He/She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.
- He/She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized Institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
- A Master’s Degree from a recognized Institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
- A minimum of Second Class Lower Division Degree or a minimum of Lower Credit In Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or library and Information Science from a recognized Institution.
- A minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary Institutions, at least eight (8) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution.
- Be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic Sector with not less than three (3)years experience on the rank.
- Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 15th December, 2022.
- Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes.
- Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in library recognized by Federal Government ix. Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational library conferences, seminars and workshops
- Be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
- Be morally sound of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment.
- Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a government hospital)
- Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service
The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions. The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefit attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.
Application Closing Date
submission of all applications ends 1st December, 2022.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit typed written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty copies), giving the details in the following order:
- Full Names (SURNAME first and underlined)
- Date and Place of Birth
- State of Origin and Local Government Area
- Nationality and how acquired [v] Marital Status
- Number and ages of children
- Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
- Educational Institutions attended with Dates
- Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates
- Membership of Professional Bodies / Association
- Honors and Distinctions (if any)
- Academic/Scholarly publications.
- Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
- Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
- Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
- Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
- Other activities outside current employment
- Names and Addresses of three(3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the: The Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri Imo State and should be able to attest to the candidates claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidates notable uprightness.
Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN” at the top left hand corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic Nekede,
P.M.B. 1036, Owerri
Imo State.
Please Note
- Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials’ if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
- Previous holders of the position in any tertiary institutions need not apply.
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