Polytechnic Librarian at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic

Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic came into being on the 2nd of February, 1989 wide Kaduna State Edict No. 3 (subsequently amended in 2004). The Edict charged the Polytechnic to among other things provide for training and development of techniques in Applied Science, Engineering and Commerce as well as in other spheres of learning. The Polytechnic courses of instruction (in full-time and Part-time) leading to the award of Diplomas, Certificates and other distinctions of Scientific, Technological and other subjects are available at all times in order to meet the requirements of State and the manpower needs of the Country.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Polytechnic Librarian, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria.

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Kaduna

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Library services of the Polytechnic
• In attendance at Governing Council Meeting.
• Member, Junior Staff Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee
• Member, Management Committee
• Member, Academic Board
• Preparation of Library Budget.

Qualities and Qualifications
The candidate for the post is expected to posses the following academic, administrative and professional qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant should be the holder of the Ph.D in Library Science with Fifteen (15) years cognate experience or the MLS with Eighteen (18) years cognate experience
• Must provide evidence of membership with the Librarian Registration Council.
• Must provide evidence of journal publication, conference/seminar papers and books proceeding.
• Must have spent at least four (4) years satisfactorily as a Deputy Chief Librarian.
• Must enjoy excellent physical and mental health (with evidence from Government Hospital).

Terms of Appointment

• The Appointment is for an initial period of Four (4) years renewable for a second and final term of Four (4) years.
• The Salary of the Polytechnic Librarian is CONTISS 15.
• Other fringe benefits are:
• An official car
• Sabbatical within Nigeria on completion of tenure provided the officer is retiring.
• Sale of valued and monetized official car.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Twenty (20) copies of their hand written application including photocopies of certificates and curriculum vitae to the Registrar using the address below indicating:

• Name (Surname first and underlined)
• Date of birth
• State of origin and the Local Government area
• Postal Address, email and phone numbers
• Marital status
• Number and dates of birth of children (under 18 years)
• Educational Institutions attended and qualifications obtained with dates
• Publications (a) Journals (b) Conference and books proceedings (c) Paper presentation at Conference or seminars.
• Working experience with date
• Name and address of present employer, salary and current status
• Services to community, State, National and International organizations.
• Names and address of three (3) referees

All applications should be sent to:
The Registrar ,
Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 1061,
Zaria,
Kaduna State.

Candidates will be required to produce the originals of their certificates and other credentials at the interview. Photocopies of certificates will not be accepted.

Note: Application should be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled "Application for the post of Polytechnic Librarian, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1061, Zaria". Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports on them direct to the Registrar, Nuhu Bamalli, Polytechnic, Zaria.