Provost at Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology

Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Provost

Location: Kaltungo, Gombe

Job Summary

• The Provost shall be the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the College, the Accounting Officer of the College and responsible for the execution of policies of the council and the day-to-day administration of the College.
• The Provost will have ultimate responsibility for the character, discipline, well-being and development of the College community and for coordinating and representing the views and interests of its members.

Key Elements of the Post

• Provide the strategic direction and development of the College.
• Provide leadership in defining the vision and the mission of the College.
• Provide strategic and operational lead for academic planning, policy and delivery,
• Ensuring the achievement of substantive targets such as those relating to student recruitment, financial management, quality improvement and staff participation in scholarship;
• Making a significant contribution to the overall student experience at the College in order to ensure continuous improvement in student satisfaction;
• Maintain the premises and other property of the College;
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining a collegial environment that is conducive to the scholarly interaction of students and College staff.
• Be responsible for ensuring equal employment opportunity and for leading the College's good faith efforts to meet established affirmative action goals for College academic and staff positions.
• In collaboration with the governing council, recruit new faculty members to participate in the College.
• The provost will lead the College to regularly review and update College bye-laws and other governance documents.
• College liaison officer for Gombe State Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Health and Relevant Statutory Regulatory professional bodies.
• Responsible for external communication between the College and Ministries, Parastatals and / or any other organizations.
• Representing the College in discussions with relevant external organizations for resource mobilization and formation of alliances.
• Oversees the collection of Government Revenue(s), and control of the College finances.

Qualifications and Skills

• The Provost must possess minimum of a Master's Degree in the Health Sciences
• He must be registered with the relevant Health profession statutory regulatory body and have a valid practicing license with at least Twelve (12) years of work experience in Teaching.
• He must have theoretical knowledge and practical experience in resource mobilization and financial management.
• Must have theoretical knowledge and practical experience in Technology Enabled Learning
• Must show evidence of community service
• Must not be more than Fifty Eight (58) years of age
• Must be familiar and conform with the cultural norms and traditions of the people of Gombe State.
• Must possess a Tutorial Certificate as a necessary teaching qualification of not less than Twelve (12) years experience.

Tenure

• Shall be for an initial term of 4 years and is renewable for a second and final term of another 4 years following satisfactory performance.
• Other conditions are as applicable to all other tertiary institutions in Gombe State.

Salary and Benefits
Consolidated.

Application Closing Date
17th May, 2023.