UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (UNIMED)
Laje Road, Ondo City, Ondo State
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria—the first specialized University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria with the mandate to advance excellence through teaching, innovative research, and service delivery in medical and health sciences disciplines—invites applications from suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates with sufficient academic, administrative, and cognate experience to apply for the following vacant positions:
Available Positions
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Registrar
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University Librarian
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Director of Works and Maintenance
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Director of Physical Planning and Development
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Director of Audit
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Principal Legal Officer
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Senior Legal Officer
1. REGISTRAR
Duties
The Registrar is the Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the University. The Registrar, through the leadership of the Registry, provides quality services that enable the University to achieve its goals in teaching, learning, research, and community service. The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and Secretary to Council, the Senate, Congregation, and Convocation.
The candidate must possess integrity, demonstrate transparency, and be computer-literate and proficient in relevant computer applications to e-administration as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University system.
Qualifications and Experience
a. A good honours degree with at least Second Class Lower Division and a Master’s Degree from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) unbroken years post-qualification administrative experience, and must have served as a Deputy Registrar in a recognized University or comparable institution for at least three (3) years.
b. Membership of recognized professional bodies such as ANUPA, NIM, CIPM, etc., is required.
Tenure
The appointment shall be for a single non-renewable term of five (5) years. The candidate must not be older than sixty (60) years at the time of taking up the appointment.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
As applicable to the position of Registrar in Nigerian Public Universities and as determined by the University Governing Council from time to time.
2. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all library services in the University.
Qualifications and Experience
a. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science. Possession of a Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage.
b. Must be certified by the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) and be ICT proficient.
c. At least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in an academic library.
d. Strong evidence of substantial scholarly publications in reputable international and national journals.
e. Capability to provide academic and administrative leadership.
f. Must not be below the rank of Reader Librarian/Deputy University Librarian.
g. Must not be older than sixty-five (65) years at the time of taking up the appointment.
Vision Statement
Candidates are required to submit a vision statement of not more than 500 words outlining their vision for the University Library over the next five years with emphasis on administration, control, and innovation in library services.
Tenure
Single term of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment.
Salary and Conditions of Service
As applicable to University Librarians in Nigerian Public Universities.
3. DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND MAINTENANCE
Duties
Responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of the Division of Works and Maintenance Services, including coordination and implementation of capital projects and maintenance works.
Qualifications
A first degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or Building. Possession of a professional qualification and registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is mandatory.
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have at least eighteen (18) years post-qualification experience in a University or an institution of higher learning. Similar experience in other government establishments will be acceptable, provided the last five (5) years have been spent in an upper management position.
SALARY
Basic salary on the scale CONTISS 15 (₦2,232,199.00 – ₦2,875,791.00 per annum).
4. DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Qualification and Experience
Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a first degree in any of the following disciplines:
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Civil Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Estate Management
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Urban and Regional Planning
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Building
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Architecture
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Quantity Surveying
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Land Surveying
The degree must be from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division and at least eighteen (18) years post-qualification cognate experience.
Possession of a professional qualification from a relevant professional body is mandatory.
Possession of M.Sc. or MBA will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy is required.
Salary
Basic salary on the scale CONTISS 15 (₦2,232,199.00 – ₦2,875,791.00 per annum).
5. DIRECTOR OF AUDIT
Qualification
Candidates must possess a first degree in Accounting or Economics from a reputable University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Candidates must also possess a professionally recognized accounting qualification such as:
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ICAN
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ANAN
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ACCA (UK)
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ACMA (UK)
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CPA (UK), etc.
Experience
Candidates must have at least eighteen (18) years post-qualification experience, five (5) of which must be at a Senior Management position in a University or comparable tertiary institution.
Candidates must also demonstrate good competence in computerized accounting systems.
Salary
Basic salary on the scale CONTISS 15 (₦2,232,199.00 – ₦2,875,791.00 per annum).
6. PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER (CONTISS 13)
Qualification and Experience
Candidates must possess a good Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) with at least Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University, and be a Barrister at Law (B.L).
Candidates must have a minimum of nine (9) years cognate experience in a University or an institution of comparable status.
7. SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (CONTISS 9)
Qualification and Experience
Candidates must possess a good Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) with at least Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University, and be a Barrister at Law (B.L).
Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years cognate experience in a University or an institution of comparable status.
SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES
Salaries and allowances are as obtainable in the Nigerian Public Universities.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
As contained in the approved Conditions of Service for staff of the University.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should forward applications with twenty (20) copies of a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), along with a vision statement (where applicable), providing the following information:
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Full Name
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Place and Date of Birth
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Home Address
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Email Address(es)
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Sex
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Nationality
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Marital Status
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Number and Ages of Children
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Permanent Home Address
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Phone Numbers (Active Lines)
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Degrees obtained (including dates/class and institutions) and other qualifications (photocopies attached)
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Statement of experience including full details of former and present posts
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List of publications (where applicable)
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Current research (where applicable)
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Other activities outside current employment
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NYSC Certificate or NYSC Exemption Certificate
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One-page statement of the candidate’s vision for the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, as a 21st Century University
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Extra-curricular activities
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Proposed date of availability for duties, if appointed
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Health status (indicate if you have any physical/mental challenge)
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Any other relevant information
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Signature and Date
REFERENCES
Applicants should state the names and addresses of three (3) referees and request their referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the Vice-Chancellor.
📌 Note: One of the referees must be the applicant’s current employer or immediate past employer.
SUBMISSION
All applications should be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope clearly marked:
“POST YOU ARE APPLYING FOR”
and addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor
University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED)
Laje Road, Ondo City
Ondo State
📅 Deadline: Not later than six (6) weeks from the date of publication of this advertisement.
Vice-Chancellor