Bursar at College of Health Technology, Calabar

JOB TITLE: Bursar

JOB LOCATION: Calabar, Cross River

JOB DETAILS;

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the College.
• He/she is responsible to the Provost for the day to day administration and control the financial affairs of the College. He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the College.
• He/she heads the Bursary Department and is the custodian of the College finances.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Holds a First Degree with a minimum of second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Humanities and other related courses from a recognized institution of Higher Learning;
• Have a minimum of eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D) in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Registration with ICAN or ANAN
• Be currently on the rank one level below the Bursar (i.e Chief Accountant or Deputy Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages
• Be not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 1st January, 2025
• Demonstrate evidence of strong administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in administration policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attribute
• Knowledgeable in the public Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government
• A 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; and Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the College as approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit typed written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their application (twenty (20) copies), giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email addresses
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications attended with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Association
• Honors and Distinction (if any)
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the College (20 Copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Name and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate’s claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate’s notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BURSAR” at the top left hand corner addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar,
College of Health Technology,
PMB 1324,
Mary Slessor Avenue,
Calabar, Cross River State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential Reports directly to, “The Deputy Registrar, College of Health Technology, Calabar”.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for the interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.