The Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo was established in October, 1977 with the sole mandate of training teachers for special needs education at the Primary and Secondary levels of Education. The five fold mission statements of the College are:
- Producing highly professional, competent and committed teachers for special needs education at the Primary and Secondary Levels of Education.
- Undertaking a thorough investigation through research info the peculiar needs of persons with special educational needs and the gifted and talented in the Nigerian Society.
- Producing students with high level technological know-how that could enable them operate, maintain and repair specialized equipment and materials in special education.
- Producing a body of young professionals ingrained with attitudes, values and interests compatible with the socio-economic environment of persons with special needs and
- Encouraging the training of serving teachers through part-time studies so as to upgrade their skills.
Therefore, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Director, Medical Services
Location: Oyo
Job Description
The Director of Medical as the Head of the College Medical Centre shall carry out the following duties among others:
- Shall be responsible to the Provost for the overall control and supervision of the Medical Centre
- Perform other duties as maybe assigned by the Provost
Qualification
- Candidate for the post must possess a good Honour Degree (M.B.BS) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution registered with the Nigerian Medical Council plus at least 15 years post qualification cognate experience or a holder of a Post Graduate qualification in Medicine plus at least 12 years experience.
- Candidate must have been a Chief Medical Officer in a College of Education or similar Higher Institution with three (3) years satisfactory service.
- Practical knowledge of Information Communication Technology (ICE) and membership of recognized Professional Bodies would be an added advantage.
Salary and Condition of Service
This is approved for the Federal College of Education and as may be modified from time to time by competent authorities. Appointee shall hold office for four(4) years in the first instance subject to re-appointment for one further term of Four (4) years based on satisfactory performance of duties.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2015.
Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit Twenty (20) copies of their applications with photocopies of their credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting amongst others the following:
- Name in Full (Surname First in Capital Letters)
- Date and Place of Birth
- Permanent Home Address
- Contact Address, Postal Address, GSM Number(s) and E-mail Address
- Nationality
- State of Origin
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children
- Educational Institutions attended with Dates
- Academic Professional Qualifications obtained including membership of Professional Bodies
- Work Experience, including full details of former and present positions
- Present employer, post and salary
- Other relevant activities outside Current Employment
- Extra Curriculum Activities
NOTE: All applications and other correspondence addressed to the Registrar should be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope sealed and marked
"Director, Medical Services" to reach the Office of the Registrar, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo not later that the closing date above. In addition, applicants should request their referees to forward reports on them to same address within the stipulated period.
Note: Only candidates short-listed for the interview would be acknowledged.