Registrar at the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi

The Federal Polytechnic, Mubi was established in Yola along with six other Federal Polytechnics by Decree No 33 of 25th July, 1979. The Polytechnic was established primarily to provide full time, part-time courses of instruction and training in technology, applied science, commerce and management and in such other fields of applied learning

We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the the position below which will become vacant on 2nd May, 2024:

Job Title Registrar

Location: Adamawa

Job Responsibilities

• The Registrar is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Polytechnic and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Governing Council or, as the case may be, the Rector may from time to time require to do.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/ she heads the Registry Department and is the custodian of Polytechnic documents.
• He/she is the Secretary to the Council, the Academic Board and any Standing Committee of the Council.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Holds 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.
• Have a minimum of eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which, must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Be currently on the rank of Deputy Registrar for a period of NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages.
• Be not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 2nd May, 2024, when the post will become vacant.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiation and creativity in administration policy formulation and good human relation and positive managerial attributes.
• Knowledgeable in the Public Service Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/ bodies recognized by the Federal Government.
• A person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Morally sound of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and,
• Physically and mentally fit with evidence form a Government hospital.

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• 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
2nd April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit type written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all their relevant documents to their applications (20 copies) giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined).
• Date and Place of Birth.
• State of Origin and Local Govt. Area.
• Nationality and how acquired.
• Marital status.
• Current Postal Address including telephone and e-mail address.
• Educational institutions attended with dates.
• Academic and professional qualification obtained with dates.
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Association.
• Honours and Distinctions (if any).
• Conference attended and papers presented with dates. xii. Previous Employer(s) and posts held with date(s).
• Present employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience.
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies) xv. Other activities outside current employment.
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidates 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 Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, Mubi,
P.M.B 35, Mubi,
Adamawa State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials' if invited for Interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.