Administrative and Technical Job Vacancies at Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH) - (57 positions)

The Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa was established by the Ondo State Government in December, 2007. The University seeks to provide sound scientific, technological and professional training, identify technological needs and problems, solve them within the context of community and national needs and sustainable development. Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa is committed to the enthronement of highest academic and moral standards.

Advertisement for Administrative and Technical Positions

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill vacant Administrative and Technical staff positions in the in Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH) as follows:

INTERNAL AUDIT

1.) Chief Internal Auditor (CONTISS 13)

The Chief internal Auditor is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the discharge of the duties of the office.

Qualification/Experience:

Candidate for the position must possess B.Sc in Accounting with a minimum of second class (Lower Division) plus full membership of a recognized professional accounting body, such as ICAN/ACA/ACMA/ACCA/CPA etc with at least twelve (12) year post professional qualification experience, five (5) of which must be in an institution of higher learning.

2.) Executive Officer (Audit) – CONTISS 6

Qualification/Experience:

Applicants must possess OND in Accounting or relevant disciplines from a recognized Polytechnic plus 3 years post qualification cognate experience in institutional auditing.

SECURITY UNIT

3.) Chief Security Officer (CONTISS 14)

The Chief Security Officer is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the discharge of his duties.

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess a first degree in a recognized university plus a professional certificate in Security Training from a reputable institution.

Area of Specialization

Such candidates should have at least 14 years post qualification relevant experience in a university or other institutions of higher learning.
At least 3-5 years of post qualification experience should be in a top management position.
Possession of Masters Degree is also an added advantage.
Experience in relevant arm of Law Enforcement or any of the Armed Forces at a management/senior level will be an added advantage. Such should be supported with a career profile.
Applicants would have the experience and drive to provide excellent security coverage for me whole university community.
The vision for the provision and development of security in the university should be enclosed in the application.

4.) Security Officer I (CONTISS: 8)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess a good first degree in Sociology / criminology / psychology from a recognized university plus a professional certificate in Security Training from a reputable institution or two years security experience in a tertiary institution.

5.) Security Officer II (CONTISS: 7)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess a good first degree in Sociology / criminology / psychology from a recognized university plus evidence of completion / exemption of NYSC.


INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

6.) Chief System Analyst (CONTISS 13)

Qualifications/Experience:

A higher degree in Computer Science or in Informatics OR equivalent professional qualification plus a good honours degree in Computer Science OR in Informatics.
Candidate must possess minimum of 10 years post qualification professional experience including 5 years Administrative experience in a university or comparable institution.
He/she must be a registered member of CRN (Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria)

7.) Principal System Analyst (CONTISS 11)

Qualifications/Experience:

A higher degree in Computer Science or in informatics or equivalent professional qualification plus a good honours degree in Computer Science or Informatics or related field.
3 years professional experience in System Analysis required plus additional 2 years experience in computer application.

8.) Senior System Analyst (CONTISS 9)

Qualifications/Experience:

At least a good first degree in Computer Science or other related discipline with formal training in systems analysis and computer programming.
2 years experience in systems analysis and design plus two years additional experience in computer application.

9.) System Programmer II (CONTISS 7)

Qualifications/Experience:

A University degree in Computer Science/Informatics or related discipline or equivalent qualification.


REGISTRY

10.)  Principal Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 13)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess a good honours degree (minimum of) from at 10 years relevant post qualification experience, a considerable part of which must be in the administration of a higher institution.
Relevant professional certificate/Master Degree is mandatory.

11.) Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 11)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess a good honours degree (minimum of second class lower division) in Social/Management Science or Humanities from a recognized University with of least 8 years cognate experience.

12.) Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 9)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess a good honours degree (minimum of second class lower division) in Social/Management Science or Humanities from a recognized University with of least 5 years cognate experience.

13.) Administrative Officer (CONTISS 8)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess a good honours degree (minimum of second class lower division) in Social/Management Science or Humanities from a recognized University with of least 2 years cognate experience.

14.) Administrative Assistant (CONTISS 7)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates must possess a good honours degree (minimum of second class lower division) in Social/Management Science or Humanities from a recognized University plus evidence of completion/exemption of NYSC.

15.) Confidential Secretary II (CONTISS 6)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess minimum of OND in Secretariat Studies or equivalent professional qualification with at least 2 years post qualification cognate experience.
Candidates should be ICT proficient and possess typing equivalent to 100/50 WPM.

16.) Executive Officer (Admin.) CONTISS 6

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess OND/NCE in Public Administration or related discipline from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Education.
He/She must have 2 years post qualification cognate experience in a tertiary institution.

17.) Assistant Executive Officer (CONTISS 5)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess OND/NCE in Public Administration or related discipline from a Polytechnic or College of Education.

18.) Clerical Officer (CONTISS 3)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess WASC/SSCE/NECO or GCE O/L with five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics (in not more than two Sittings)

19.) Data Entry Clerk (CONTISS 3)

Qualifications/Experience

Applicants must possess good tying skill with a minimum 25 WPM plus five O/L (5) credits WASC/ GCE /NECO or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics (in not more than two Sittings)

20.) Office Assistant (CONTISS 2)

Qualifications/Experience

Applicants must possess WASC/ SSCE/NECO or GCE O/L with three (3) credits including English Language.


WORKS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING

21.) Position:     Director (CONTISS 15)

The Director of works and Physical Planning is the Chief Technical Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the Physical development as maintenance of university buildings, estate, equipment and other properties and for providing services and utilities for the well being of the University.

Qualification/Experience

Candidates must have a good honours degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or Building Tech or Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution of higher learning plus at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. Such candidates should not be below the rank of a University or similar institution.
The right applicant must be a registered member of relevant and recognized professional bodies
A Masters degree in relevant FIELD as well as experience in the supervision of SIWES will be an added advantage.

Conditions of Service:

The Director shall hold office until retirement subject to five yearly performance evaluations by the University Council or as may be approved from time to time by Council. Fringe benefits are applicable to similar positions or as may be reviewed from time to time by the University Council.

22.) Principal Engineer (Mechanical) (CONTISS 11)

Qualification

Candidate must possess a first degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University with at least 10 years relevant post- qualification experience preferably with at least 4years practical experience in a university or comparable tertiary institution.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the deployment of information technology to provide solutions to practical field problems. Applicants must be very verse in the procurement Act 2007, Tenders procedures and University Contract Management.
In addition, the candidates must be corporate member of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and must be duly registered by the Council for the Regulations of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) as Civil Engineers

23.) Principal Quantity Surveyor (CONTISS II)

(Works and Physical Planning)

Qualification

Applicant must be a professionally Registered Quantity Surveyor with at least 6 years post qualification experience.

24.) Principal Technical Officer II Electrical-(CONTISS 9)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applicants must possess HND in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution with at least 5 years post-qualification relevant working experience on the job, preferably with 3 years practical experience in any relevant power industry.
Applicant must be very verse in the procurement Act 2007, Tenders Procedures and University Contract Management. Applicants must be duly registered with appropriate body.

25.) Senior Engineer (Mechanical) CONTISS 9

Qualification/ Experience:

A good degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical) registrable with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) with 4 years’ post-qualification experience.

26.) Senior Architect (CONTISS 9)

Qualification/ Experience:

Registered Architect plus 4 years post qualification experience

27.) Senior Structural Engineer (CONTISS 9)

(Works and Physical Planning)

Qualification/ Experience:

A good degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Structural) registrable with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) with 4years post-qualification experience,

28.) Higher Technical Officer Electrical (CONTISS 7)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applicants must possess HND in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution with at least 3 years post-qualification relevant working experience on the job, preferably with l year practical experience in any relevant power industry.
Applicants must be very verse in the procurement Act 2007. Tenders Procedures and University Contract Management. Applicants must be duly registered with appropriate body.


UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE

29.) Director (CONTISS 15)

The Director is the Administrative head of the University Health Service. He is directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor. He/she must be professionally qualified with enviable administrative pedigree

Qualification/ Experience:

Applicants for the above position must possess the following:
MB, BS degrees from a recognized University
Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Physicians or postgraduate degree in relevant disciplines with at least 15 years cognate experience. The candidate must have worked in a Tertiary or Research institution clinic for at least ten (10) years.

30.) Medical Officer 1 (CONTISS 9)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applicants must possess an MB, BS degree from a recognized university with two year post qualification experience.

31.) Medical Officer II (CONTISS 8)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applicants must possess an MB, BS degree from a recognized university with evidence of registration with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council plus National Youth Service Corps discharge/exemption certificate.

32.) Pharmacist I (CONTISS 8)

Qualification/ Experience:

Candidate must possess a university degree in Pharmacy with registration with the Pharmacy Board of Board of Nigeria plus 2 years post qualification experience

33.) Staff Nurse/Midwife II (CONTISS6)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applicants must possess NRN or SCRN Certificate. A registered Nurse with double qualifications of NRN & NRM

34.) Pharmacy Technician (CONTISS 6)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applications must possess Diploma of the School of Hygiene in Pharmacy Techniques or any approved School of Health Technology plus 3 years experience.

35.) Laboratory Technician (CONTISS 6)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applications must possess Diploma of the School of Hygiene in Laboratory Techniques or any approved School of Health Technology plus 3 years experience

36.) Assistant Medical Records Officer (CONTISS 6)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applications must possess ND Medical/Librarianship or its equivalent qualification plus 3 years post qualification cognate experience.

37.) Ward Maids (CONTISS 2)

Qualification/ Experience:

Applications must possess WASC/SSCE/NECO or GCE O/L with three (3) credits including English Language


ACADEMIC PLANNING

38.) Director (CONTISS 15)

The Director of Academic Planning is a key officer in the affairs of the University.   The Director is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the duties of the office. The applicant must have a clear knowledge of the structure and the vision of the University. The Director also has the following specific responsibilities among others:

Prepare and review the University Academic brief as appropriate,
Determine the staff needs of Departmental/Units based on the directive of Council and making appropriate recommendations where necessary.
Coordinate activities involved in accreditation of Academic programmes and Departments in the University.
Make projections based on processed data on the staff/students population of the University.
Prepare and publish regularly, statistical data on the various Departments and Units of the University.
Monitor and evaluate Academic Programmes and Departments for appropriate academic development planning purposes.
Implement the quality assurance and improvement plans of the University.
Liaise with the Bursar in the preparation of Annual Recurrent Budget Estimates.

Qualification/Experience:

Applicants must possess a good honours degree from a recognized University in any of the following fields: Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Educational Management with bias in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics.
A doctorate degree would be an added advantage. Applicants must be computer literate.
The Applicant is required to have a minimum of 1 5 years cognate experience in the planning unit of a recognized university not less than 5 years of which must have been spent in top management position in the planning unit

Conditions of service

Conditions of service are as applicable to similar positions in all Nigerian public universities and as may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the University. The appointment shall be till retiring age.


39.) Senior Planning Officer (CONTISS 9)

Qualification/Experience:

Applicants must possess a good honours degree from a recognized University in any of the following fields: Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Educational Management with bias in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics.
The Applicant is required to have a minimum of 7 years cognate experience in the planning unit of a the recognized university not less than 3 years of which must have been spent in top management position in the planning unit.


40.) Planning Officer (CONTISS 8)

Qualification/Experience:

Applicants must possess a good honours degree from a recognized University in any of the following fields: Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Educational   Management with bias in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics.
The Applicant is required to have a minimum of 3 years cognate experience in the planning unit of a recognized university not less than 1 year of which must have been spent in top management position in the planning unit.


BURSARY DEPARTMENT

Bursary Department

41.) Chief Accountant  (CONTISS 13)

Qualification/Experience:

The candidate for the post of Chief Accountant must possess a good degree in Accounting or reated disciplines plus any of the following recognized professional qualifications ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ACMA & CPA. Membership of a relevant professional body is a necessary requirement. He or she must have acquired a minimum of nine (9) years post qualification experience, four (4) of which should be in the University system.
The candidate must have clean and impeccable records of service and demonstrate evidence of professional competence with high degree of accountability, transparency and priobity. Applicants should be highly computer literate and be conversant with the application of ICT-based accounting packages.

42.) Principal Accountant  (CONTISS 11)

Qualification/Experience:

The candidate for the post of Chief Accountant must possess a good degree in Accounting or reated disciplines plus any of the following recognized professional qualifications ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ACMA & CPA. Membership of a relevant professional body is a necessary requirement. He or she must have acquired a minimum of seven (7) years post qualification experience, three (3) of which should be in the University system.


43.) Accountant II (CONTISS 7)

Qualification/Experience:

Applicants must possess good honours degree in Accounting or Banking & Finance from a reputable university with a minimum of second class lower division. In addition candidate must show evidence of completion or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps.

44.) Principal Stores Officer (CONTISS 9)

Qualification/Experience:

Final examination of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply with 7 years relevant experience

Bursary Department

45.) Stores Officer (CONTISS 6)

Qualification/Experience:

Final examination of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply with 4 years relevant experience


UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

46.)  Principal Librarian (CONUASS 4)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates for the post of Principal Librarian must possess good honours degrees, plus professional qualification in librarianship.
(Ph.D and Membership of a relevant professional body win be an advantage).
Candidates must also show evidence of considerable scholarship and thorough understanding of the application of new technologies to library operations and services.
Computer literacy and application of ICT in library services is an essential requirement.
In addition, candidates must show sufficient evidence of contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals within and outside Nigeria; and competence in job planning, take initiatives to fast-track the development of a young University Library to an international standard with a short period of time.
At least, five (5) of the relevant years of experience must have university or similar institution’s library.

47.) Librarian II (CONUASS1)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates for this position must possess good honours degrees, plus professional qualification in librarianship.
In addition candidate must show evidence of completion or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps.

48.)  Library Officer (CONTISS 6)

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates for this position must possess a diploma qualification in library and information science from a recognized institution.

49.) Porters (CONTISS 2)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess WASC/SSCE/NECO or GCE O/L with three (3) credits including English Language.


TECHNICAL STAFF

50.) Chief Technologist (CONTISS13)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess final Diploma or Higher Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or final Diploma in Biology, Microbiology, or zoology, Botany, Physics/Electronics/Mathematics from a recognized institution.
Such an applicant must have at least 14 years post qualification relevant working experience, on the jobs, preferably in a University or comparable tertiary institution.
The applicant must also have experience in maintenance and servicing of Laboratory equipment instrument Applicants must be computer literate and competent in relevant applications.

51.) Assistant Chief Technologist (CONTISS12)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess final Diploma or Higher Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or final Diploma in Biology, Microbiology, or Zoology, Botany, Physics/Electronics/Mathematics from a recognized institution.
Such an applicant must have at least 11 years post qualification relevant working experience, on the jobs, preferably in a University or comparable tertiary institution.
The applicant must also have experience in maintenance and servicing of Laboratory equipment/ instruments.

52.)  Principal Technologist (CONTISS 11)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess final Diploma or Higher Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or final Diploma in Biology, Microbiology, or Zoology, Botany, Physics/Electronics/Mathematics from a recognized institution.
Such an applicant must have at least 9 years post qualification relevant working experience, on the job, preferably in a University or comparable tertiary institution.
The applicant must also have experience in maintenance and servicing of Laboratory equipment/instrument.

53.) Senior Technologist (CONTISS 9)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess final Diploma or Higher Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or final Diploma in Biology, Microbiology, or Zoology, Botany, Physics/Electronics/Mathematics from a recognized institution.
Such an applicant must have at least 7 years post qualification relevant working experience, on the job, preferably in a University or comparable tertiary institution.
The applicant must also have experience in maintenance and servicing of Laboratory equipment/instrument.

54.) Technologist I (CONTISS 8)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess final Diploma or Higher Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Zoology, Botany and Physics / Electronics from a recognized institution.
Such an applicant must have at least 2 years post qualification relevant working experience, on the job, preferably in a University or comparable tertiary institution.


55.) Technologist II (CONTISS 7)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess final Diploma or Higher Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or final Diploma in Biology, Microbiology, or Zoology, Botany, Physics/Electronics from a recognized institution.
Applicants should have completed NYSC programme.

56.)  Senior Laboratory Supervisor (CONTISS 6)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess final Diploma or Higher Diploma in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or final Diploma in Biology, Microbiology, or Zoology, Botany, Physics/Electronics, and Science laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
Applicants must have at least 2 years post qualification relevant working experience in the maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment and must be a registered member of Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory-Technology (NISLT).


57.)  Laboratory Assistant (CONTISS 3)

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must possess WASC/SSCE/NECO or GCE O/L with five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics in not more than two Sittings.


APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications should reach the University on or before 30th November, 2010


METHOD OF APPLICATION FOR NON - TECHNICAL STAFF POSITION
Method of Application for non -Teaching Staff Position

Candidates are requested to:

   1. Apply on-line through the University website: www.osustech.edu.ng
   2. Forward the typed and duly signed application with 20 copies of curriculum vitae to the University.

Note:  The on-line application when completed (submitted) would assign a unique identification number to the applicant. This number should be written on the hard copy application to be forwarded to the University. Hard copy applications should contain, among others the following:

   1. Names in Full
   2. Place and Date of Birth
   3. Home Address
   4. Present Contact Address
   5. Sex /Marital Status
   6. Nationality
   7. State of Origin /Local Government Area
   8. Education Institutions Attended with Dates
   9. Academic and Professional Qualifications (including distinctions with dates)
  10. Other activities outside current employment
  11. Proposed date of availability for duties, if appointed
  12. Telephone Number, Preferably mobile phone
  13. E-mail Address
  14. Names and address of 3 referees who will forward their references under confidential cover to the Vice-Chancellor before the close of submission of applications.

All applications should reach the University on or before 30th November, 2010, and be addressed to:

The Vice-Chancellor,
Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa,
c/o OSUSTECH Liaison Office,
Opposite Federal College of Agriculture,
Ado-Owo Road,
PMB 789, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.