Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana

The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana is one of the Institutions established by the Federal Govemment of Nigeria in 2014. It is located in Ukana, Km 5, Ikot Ekpene-Abak Road in Ess Essien Udim Local Govemment Area, Akwa Ibom State. The Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act 2019 gives legal backing to the establishment of the Institution. It operates on two Campuses, Main and the Annex with five (5) Schools. All the Academic Programmes of the Polytechnic have been accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The Institution pride itself on modern infrastructural facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom

Job Summary

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the co-ordination of the library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic. 
• He/ she is one of the Principal officers of the Polytechnic. In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

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

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of doctorate degree [Ph.D.) will be an added advantage
• Have a minimum of second-class lower division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma [HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised institution,
• Minimum of Eighteen [18] years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution,
• Currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than Five [5] years' experience on the rank
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age at the time of the application
• Provide evidence of membership of Professional body/ bodies in Library recognised by Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/ library conferences, seminars and workshops,
• 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;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a govemment hospital
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology [ICT].

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 Govemment.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit (twenty [20] copies) each of their typed written Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications, giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Sumame first and underlined
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email addressvii Educational Institutions attended with date
• 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 (20) copies
• 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 addressed and submitted in sealed envelopes marked "Application for the Post of Librarian" at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana
P.M.B 2014,
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential Reports directly to "The Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ukana".
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview. Photocopies will not be accepted.