Registrar at Kaduna Polytechnic

Kaduna Polytechnic was established as Technical Institute in 1956 and became a full-fledged Polytechnic in April, 1968 via Decree No. 20. The Institution was taken over by the Federal Government vide Decree 40 of 1991 and currently operates under the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act, 2019. The institution was established with the objective of providing diverse instruction, training and research in technology, the sciences, commerce, the humanities and programmes of in-service instruction for members of the public service in Nigeria.

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

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Kaduna

Job Description

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic
• He/She 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 the Rector, as the case may be, from time to time require him/her 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 Committee of the Council.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold 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.
• Must have a minimum of twenty-two (22) years post qualification cognate experience for First Degree and HND Holders or Master's Degree in relevant Discipline with a minimum of nineteen (19) years post qualification cognate experience, or Doctorate Degree (PhD) in relevant discipline with a minimum of thirteen (13) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10)Years of which must be gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institutions
• Must be a registered member with relevant professional bodies recognized by Federal Government.
• Must be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period not less than Four (4) years in a higher institution of learning
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skill and Packages.
• Must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the date the post will be vacant.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes. 8. Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic System.
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment.
• Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.

Conditions of Service

• 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
6th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward twenty (20) copies of their typed written Application Letters, Curriculum Vitae, and attach photocopies of all relevant Documents to their applications 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 telephone number and email address.
• Educational Institutions attended with Dates.
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates.
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Association Honours and Distinctions (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.
• Other activities outside current employment.
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR' at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
The Rector,
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna,
P. M. B. 2021,
Tudun-Wada, Kaduna State.

Note

• Referees are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Rector.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Current holders of the position in any tertiary institutions need not apply.