Provost at College of Health Sciences and Technology, Deba

The College of Health Sciences and Technology, Deba is a tertiary institution established to train competent and ethical health professionals, advance healthcare delivery, promote research, and contribute meaningfully to the community within Gombe state and Nigeria at large.

The Board of Directors hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and credible candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Provost

Location: Deba, Gombe

Responsibilities

• The Provost is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Academic and Administrator of the College.
• The Provost shall be responsible for the overall day to day administration and management of the institution, subject to the general supervision, control and directives of the Governing Council.
• He represents the College at Official, Statutory and Professional engagements amongst others.

Requirements

• A Minimum of a Master's Degree in Health Sciences or a related discipline from a recognized institution (A Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage).
• A valid Practicing licence with a relevant recognized professional regulatory body.
• Attainment of the Rank of Chief Lecturer or equivalent in a recognized tertiary institution.
• Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership capacity, integrity, vision and administrative competence.
• A Statement of Vision for the College (not exceeding two pages).
• Must be resident in Gombe State.

Experience:

• 10 - 15 years post-qualification experience in teaching, training, research and administration within a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrable experience in academic planning, personnel management, institutional governance and resource management.

Salary and Condition of Service

• The Salary, Allowances, Tenure and other conditions of service shall be approved by the Board of Directors and in accordance with applicable regulations.

Application Closing Date
13th Friday February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications and CV to: Admin@chstdeba.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Applications are to be submitted in a formal cover letter of application, a detailed CV including names and contact information of three (3) referees, Photocopies of academic and Professional Certificates compiled and submitted as one PDF document to:
The Administrative Secretary,
College of Health Sciences and Technology, Deba
Yamaltu/Deba LGA, Gombe State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.