Vice-Chancellor at Mercy Medical University

Mercy Medical University, established in 2023, has a rich heritage spanning over 10 years. We have consistently maintained a position of leadership in medical education, research, and clinical practice. Throughout our history, we have remained committed to providing exceptional educational experiences, promoting scientific discovery, and delivering high-quality healthcare services to our community.

The University, as part of its efforts to fulfill a God-given mandate of promoting Nigeria's development through community training of world-standard students, has about 2,000 students. It has been approved by verification teams from the National Universities Commission, Pharmacy Council, and Nursing Council. Mercy Medical University is geared toward being ranked among the best universities worldwide, in keeping with its vision and mission statements.

The Governing Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to commence the process of filling the vacant position below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Iwo, Osun
Duration: 2 years

Job Summary

• The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor is required to possess a good university education and should be a proven successful manager of human and material resources.

Requirements
Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to:

• Be a highly distinguished scholar of the rank of Professor with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience at that level, demonstrating the ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for such a well-established institution.
• Be a person of proven integrity.
• Be no older than sixty-five (65) years as of the possible assumption of duty in November 2024.
• Command the respect of national and international academic communities through his/her track record.
• Strengthen the bridge between staff, students, and other members of the University.
• Enjoy excellent physical and mental health.
• Attract much-needed funds to the University through grants and other connections.

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of two (2) years, which may be renewable, only on such terms and conditions as may, from time to time, be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service applicable to the position are determined by the Governing Council of the University, as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit thirty (30) copies each of their Applications, applicant's vision and mission for the University, and candidate's Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated, should contain the following details:

• Candidate's full name
• Age
• Marital status
• Educational attainments
• Nationality
• Professional and academic achievements
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees.

The sealed envelope(s) containing the application or nomination should be marked "POST OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR" at the top left-hand corner and forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Mercy Medical University,
Iwo, Osun State.

Note

• Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate's character, academic, and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope marked "Post of Vice-Chancellor: Referee's Report" at the top left-hand corner.
• In the case of candidates identified by the Search Team, the application shall conform to the requirements above, but in addition, a letter of consent duly signed by the candidate shall be presented along with the application.
• All applications and supporting documents should be submitted electronically to: applications@mercymedicaluniversity.edu.ng.