Librarian at Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo

Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo was established to give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. The Institution was established under “Act 2019 Establishment of the Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo Dated 3rd July, 2019”. From the date of its inception in 2019, the Polytechnic has judiciously utilized its take-off grants from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), and 2021 budgetary allocation as well as grants and donations from other organizations to execute a number of physical projects.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Gombe

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.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities

• 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 recognized 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 relations and positive managenal attributes.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized 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 government hospital); and Proficient in Information Communication Technology [ICT].
• Not more than fifty-nine (59] years of age as at the date of resumption of duty.

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is lor a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits allached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send written copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies), giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Sumame tirst and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local GovernmentArea
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Protessional Bodies / Association
• Honors and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic / Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer[s] and Posts) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant expenence
• 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 are to forward confidential Reports direcily to the Ag. Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo, Gombe State, such referees should be able to altest to the candidate's claim to high academic and manageral capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Application should be addressed and submitted in sealed envelopes marked "Application for the Post of Polytechnic Librarian" to:
The Acting Registar,
Federal Polytechnic Kaltungo,
PMB 009. Kaltungo,
Gombe State.

Additional Information:

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocoples will not be accepted.