Bursar at Mercy Medical University

Mercy Medical University, established in 2023, has a rich heritage spanning over 10 years. We have consistently maintained a position of leadership in medical education, research, and clinical practice. Throughout our history, we have remained committed to providing exceptional educational experiences, promoting scientific discovery, and delivering high-quality healthcare services to our community.

The University, as part of its efforts to fulfill a God-given mandate of promoting Nigeria's development through community training of world-standard students, has about 2,000 students. It has been approved by verification teams from the National Universities Commission, Pharmacy Council, and Nursing Council. Mercy Medical University is geared toward being ranked among the best universities worldwide, in keeping with its vision and mission statements.

The Governing Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to commence the process of filling the vacant position below:

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Iwo, Osun
Duration: 2 years

The Position

• The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Finance Officer responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University.
• Applicants for this key management position must be candidates with vision, proven professional distinction, managerial ability, integrity, and transparency in private and public life, capable of providing the management of the University with appropriate advice and support for all of the institution's financial transactions.
• The right candidate should also have the ability to develop linkages with external communities to support the needs of the University, command respect, and engender the cooperation and loyalty of staff and students.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a good honours Degree (minimum of second class lower) in any of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or any related discipline from a University recognized by the Senate of the University, with at least 15 years of cognate experience.
• In addition, applicants must be ICT compliant and members of relevant and recognized professional bodies such as ACA, ACMA, CPA, ACCA, ICAN, or ANAN.
• Applicants must have occupied the position of at least Chief Accountant, preferably in a university or similar institution, for a minimum of ten years and should not be older than 60 years as of the possible date of resumption.

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post

• The appointment shall be for a period of two (2) years and may, based on satisfactory performance, be renewable.
• Fringe benefits include a pension scheme as may from time to time be approved by the Council, furnished accommodation, an official vehicle with a driver, and other benefits applicable to similar positions.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit thirty (30) copies each of their Applications, applicant's vision and mission for the University, and candidate's Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated, should contain the following details:

• Candidate's full name
• Age
• Marital status
• Educational attainments
• Nationality
• Professional and academic achievements
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees.

The sealed envelope(s) containing the application or nomination should be marked "POST OF THE BURSAR" at the top left-hand corner and forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Mercy Medical University,
Iwo, Osun State.

Note

• Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate's character, academic, and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope marked "Post of the Bursar: Referee's Report" at the top left-hand corner.
• In the case of candidates identified by the Search Team, the application shall conform to the requirements above, but in addition, a letter of consent duly signed by the candidate shall be presented along with the application.
• All applications and supporting documents should be submitted electronically to: [email protected].