Director of Works and Services at the University of Port Harcourt

The University of Port Harcourt was established in 1975 as a College of the University of Lagos and gained full autonomous status in 1977. The University is a Centre of Academic Excellence with a mandate to provide qualitative and research oriented education in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria at large.

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

Job Title: Director of Works and Services

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Qualification and Experience
The right candidate for the position must possess:

• A good honors Degree in Engineering from a recognized university and must be registered with the Council of Engineers of Nigeria (COREN)
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, most of which preferably, should be in engineering services relevant to a university Works Department.
• A good and practical knowledge of computer application.
• A verifiable track record of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency, ability to work in a team and be able to function with minimum supervision.

Condition of Service

• The conditions attached to the position are as applicable in the Nigerian University System.
• The appointment shall be for a term of five (5) years.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward ten (10) copies of their Applications, accompanied with Credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees to in sealed envelopes marked "Applications for the position of Director of Works and Services" to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
First Floor, Senate Building,
University of Port Harcourt,
P.M.B. 5323, Choba,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Note

• Candidates should also request their referees to forward references, under confidential cover, directly to the Registrar.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and are expected to bring along, original copies of their credentials.