Registrar at Mercy Medical University

JOB TITLE: Registrar

JOB LOCATION: Iwo, Osun

JOB DETAILS:

• The Registrar is a Principal Officer and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the University (other than academic and financial affairs).
• With three (3) Colleges, eight (8) academic departments, and other service units, the Registrar carries a significant and enormous responsibility.
• Promotion of welfare and discipline among a thriving workforce, comprising both academic and non-academic staff, relies largely on the capability and quality leadership the Registrar provides.
• Indeed, the Registry, led by the Registrar, serves as the window through which the overall “state of health” of the University can be viewed both internally and externally.
• The Registrar is the Secretary to the Council, Senate, Convocation, and Congregation.
• Additionally, the Registrar is the repository of university documents, records, and archives of the past.
• By virtue of this responsibility, the Registrar holds an enviable position in society, deserving of honour, privilege, and respect.

The Candidate

• The candidate for the position of Registrar must be a person of well-rounded character and personality with excellent interpersonal relations.
• They must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• The candidate must fully understand the complexity of a university system and be capable of bringing out the best in subordinates.
• The candidate must enjoy good health, possess a pleasant disposition, maintain high integrity and strong moral character to inspire and enforce discipline among staff and students.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a good honours Degree (minimum of second class lower) from any university recognized by the Senate of the University, with at least 15 years of cognate experience.
• In addition, applicants must be ICT-compliant and members of relevant and recognized professional bodies.
• Applicants must have occupied the position of at least Principal Assistant Registrar, preferably in a university or similar institution, for a minimum of ten years.
• Applicants should not be older than 60 years as of the possible date of resumption.

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post

• The appointment shall be for a period of two (2) years and may, based on satisfactory performance, be renewable.
• Fringe benefits include a pension scheme as may from time to time be approved by the Council, furnished accommodation, an official vehicle with a driver, and other benefits applicable to similar positions.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Mercy Medical University job opening, visit the School Administrative Department to submit thirty (30) copies each of their Applications, applicant’s vision and mission for the University, and candidate’s Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated, should contain the following details:

• Candidate’s full name
• Age
• Marital status
• Educational attainments
• Nationality
• Professional and academic achievements
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees.

The sealed envelope(s) containing the application or nomination should be marked “POST OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR” at the top left-hand corner and forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Mercy Medical University,
Iwo, Osun State.

Note

• Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic, and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope marked “Post of Vice-Chancellor: Referee’s Report” at the top left-hand corner.
• In the case of candidates identified by the Search Team, the application shall conform to the requirements above, but in addition, a letter of consent duly signed by the candidate shall be presented along with the application.
• All applications and supporting documents should be submitted electronically Via the APPLICATION PORTAL