Director of Works at the University of Uyo

University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria - Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Director of Works

Location: Uyo

Qualification and Experience
The right Candidate for the job must possess:

• At least a good Bachelor's degree not below second class honours lower division in any field of Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Evidence of registration with COREN;
• Ability to perform within the University System;
• At least 20 years post-qualification cognate experience, most of which preferably should be in engineering services relevant to a University Works Department.
• Ability to give direction to the complementary functions or the entire arms of the Works Department;
• A good and practical knowledge of computer applications.

Conditions of Service

• The conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University System and in the Public Service of Nigeria and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
• The appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be specified on his letter of appointment.

The Right Candidate

• The right candidate for this position must have verifiable track record of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency, ability to work in a team and be able to function with minimum supervision. In addition, the preferred candidates must possess excellent communication skills, and be in good health to be able to sustain the demands of the office.

Salary
CONTISS 15 N2,886,591.00 - N2,875,791.00 Per Annum.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit ten (10) typewritten copies of their application letters, credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae, giving the information in the order listed below:

• Full name
• Post desired
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• State of origin
• Nationality
• Permanent home address
• Current postal address
• E-mail address
• Telephone Number
• Marital status
• Number of children with names and ages
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications with dates
• Professional qualifications with dates where applicable
• Working experience, general and specific experiences with dates
• Present employment status and salary, including detailed work schedule and role(s)
• Extra-curricular activities
• Names and address of three referees. The referees should forward their reference reports on the candidate under confidential cover directly to:

The Registrar,
University of Uyo,
P.M.B 1017,
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,
Nigeria.

Applicants are advised to write boldly at the left hand cover of the envelopes containing their applications, the position to which they are applying, and all applications should be addressed to the:
The Registrar,
University of Uyo,
P.M.B. 1017,
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Please note that late applications will NOT be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, while candidates invited for the interview should bring along the originals of their credentials.