Registrar at Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi was established in accordance with Decree No. 33 of 1979 based on the Federal Polytechnic Act (Cap 139) as amended by the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Decree No. 5 of 1993The Polytechnic located at Kilometer 15 along Dass/Tafawa Balewa Road was established in order to train middle and high level manpower for the Nigerian economy. The Institution runs full-time programmes at both National and Higher National Diploma (ND & HND) levels, which are all accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Bauchi

Preamble

• The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of the Registrar, of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
• The Registrar is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as the Governing Council or, as the case may be, the Rector may from time to time require her/him to do.
• He/She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/She heads Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He/She is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Holds a first degree with a minimum of second class lower division or Higher National Diploma [HND] with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning
• Have a minimum of eighteen [18] years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen [15] years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree [Ph.D.] in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve [12] years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by Federal Government
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period not less than five [5] years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] skills and packages
• Be not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at date of application
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognised by Federal Government
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and,
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

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 benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
29th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their typed written copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and attached photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (20) 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
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Current postal address including phone number(s) and e-mail address
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic/Scholarly Publications
• Membership of professional bodies/associations
• Honours and distinction (if any)
• 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 referees (employer, educational and personal) who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi such referees should be able to attest to the candidate claim to high academic managerial capabilities as well as the candidate's notable uprightness.

Additional Information:

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for Interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked 'Application for the post of Registrar' at the top left hand corner and addressed to:

The Ag. Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
P.M.B 0231, Bauchi,
Bauchi.

Note: Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.