Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga was established in the year 2014 under the Polytechnic law of 2014 passed in to law by Gombe State House of Assembly. The Pioneer Management Staff were appointed in September, 2014. The Polytechnic commenced Academic activities in January 2017.
The Governing Council of the Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below which will become vacant on 29th September, 2019:
Job Title: Librarian
Location: Gombe
The Post
- The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day running of the Libraries of the institution.
Qualification and Experience
Interested candidates for the post of Polytechnic Librarian are expected to possess the following qualifications:
- A good honours Degree in Library and Information Science with a minimum of Second Class Honours from a recognized institution of higher learning plus at least Ten (10) years cognate experience; Or a holder of Master's (MLS) Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning plus at least eight (8) years cognate experience; Or a holder of Doctorate Degree plus at least seven (7) years cognate experience in a tertiary institution.
- Experience as a Chief Librarian for a period of not less than 3 years on the rank from the Polytechnic sector will be an added advantage.
Qualities
Applicants must:
- Not be more than 60 years of age at the time of assumption of duty.
- Be a person of proven integrity, intellectually sound, professionally skillful, and conversant with the rules and regulations of the Polytechnic system and IT compliant.
- Vast in public service rules and Financial Regulations
- Physically fit, morally upright of impeccable character and free from financial embarrassment
- Be a person not likely to exhibit ethnic, political, religious or other sectional sentiments in the discharge of duties.
Terms of Appointment
- The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years and no more.
Conditions of Service
- The conditions of service for the posts are as enacted in the Polytechnic's law and the Condition of service applicable in the state.
Salary
- The remunerations shall be as approved by National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission.
Application Closing Date
9th September, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit (20) hard copies of their Applications including Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should cover the following:
- Full name (Surname first in capital Letters)
- Date and place of birth
- State of origin and local Government area
- Nationality
- Marital Status
- Number and ages of children
- Current contact Address including telephone numbers and e-mail address
- Educational institutions attended with dates
- Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with dates
- Membership of Professional bodies/Associations
- Honours and Distinction (if any)
- Conferences attended with dates
- Community service
- Present employment to include: rank, salary, and any other relevant experience
- List of Publications
- Names and addresses of three referees.
Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “Application for the Post of Polytechnic Librarian" on the top left hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga,
P.M.B 0190, Gombe,
Gombe State.
Note
- Applicant should request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar via the above address.
- Applicants will be required to present the original copies of their credentials during interview.