The Federal University of Technology, Akure, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the Non-teaching position below:
Job Title: Director, Health Services
Location: Ondo
The Person
- The Director must be a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal relations.
- He/she must be capable of carrying all staff of the Directorate along. He/she must also be receptive in line with the operational and professional ethics of the University Health Centre.
- He/she must enjoy good physical and mental health.
- In addition, he/she must be able to provide good professional leadership to the staff of the Directorate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible to the Vice Chancellor for day-to-day administration of the Health Centre.
- General supervision of all activities in the Health Centre i.e. supervision of Doctors and supervision of activities in:
- The Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory, Maternal and Child Health, Public Health, Medical Records and X-ray Sub-Units.
- Acts as the link between the Health Services Unit and the University Management.
- Involved in the Appointment, Promotion and Discipline of staff.
- Involved in policy making and in the implementation of laid down policies for the University Health Services.
- Represents the interest of the University Health Centre on University Board and Committees.
- Liaising with Ministry of Health (State and Federal), Non-Governmental Organisations and Other University Health Centres.
- Advises the University Management on health related matters.
- Supervises the conduct of medical registration for new students and new staff.
- Chairman, Departmental Appointment & Promotion Committee.
- Member, Health Services Management Board
- Visiting/Counselling of patients referred to other hospitals.
Qualifications
- A good first degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) from a recognized University plus at least 15 years relevant post registration experience. A major part of which must be in a University system.
- Candidate for the position must have served as Deputy Director of Health services/Principal Medical Officer for at least five (5) years.
- Membership of professional body e.g. NMA is required
- Possession of higher degree certificate will be an added advantage
Required Personal Attributes:
- The Director must be a person of high integrity and moral character With excellent interpersonal relations.
- He/she must be capable of carrying all staff of the Directorate along.
- He/she must also be receptive In tine with the phased physical development plan of the University.
- He/she must enjoy good physical and mental health.
- In addition, he/she must be able to provide good professional leadership to the staff of the Directorate.
Conditions of Service
The successful candidate shall hold office for a period of five (5) years from the date of assumption of office and may be re’appointed as may be determined by the appropriate University laws and the Governing Council.
Remuneration
CONTISS 15 (N2, 242,999.00 - N2,886,591.00)
Application Closing Date
5th September, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are required to submit twenty five (25) photocopies of their certificates, Curriculum Vitae and other relevant credentials in the format below:
- Name in full (Surname first in capital letters)
- Place and date of birth
- Nationality
- Permanent home address
- Present Home Address
- Present postal address/GSM numbers/E-mail Address
- Marital status
- Number and ages of children (if any)
- Post applied for
- Educational institution attended (with dates)
- Academic and professional qualifications obtained (with dates) attach 3 copies of your credentials
- Present employment, status and salary both in level and amount
- Statement of experience , including full details of former and present post
- Extra-curricula activities
- Name and address of 3 referees
- Signature and date
- Application must be accompanied with a Vision Statement of the applicant, in not more than 1000 words, detailing a five year plan for the unit/directorate which is being applied for.
All applications should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Technology,
P.M.B. 704,
Akure,
Ondo State.
In addition to stating the names and addresses of the Referees, candidates should request the Referees to send confidential reports on them under separate cover, direct to the
Registrar using the address above. And marked
“For the Attention of the Director of Establishments and Human Resources”
Note
- Application not accompanied with the stipulated copies of photocopies of CV, Certificates and other credentials will be deemed invalid
- Only application from candidates shortlisted for interview will be acknowledged via e-mail or SMS on mobile phone services.