Latest Job Vacancies at Plateau State University

Plateau State University, Bokkos - Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the underlisted position below: 

Job Title: Deputy Director, Works

Location: Plateau

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Deputy Director of Works is the Deputy Chief Technical Officer of the University and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day running and maintenance of University buildings, roads, water boreholes, electrical installations, vehicle maintenance, equipment and other properties, including provision of services and utilities for the well-being of the University.

Qualifications

• Candidates for the post of Deputy Director of Works must possess a good honours degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building or other related disciplines plus at least sixteen (16) years cognate experience, preferably in a University or in a top Management position in any appropriate large organization.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in related discipline will be an added advantage.
• In addition, candidates must be fully registered member of relevant professional and statutory bodies such as Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and COREN (for Engineers), CORBON and NIOB (for Builders) etc. Othe ralevations in the profession will be an advantage.
• Prospective candidates must demonstrate competence through experience, strategy e.t.c to maintain a high level of discipline, prompt and adequate response system, prudence and strong accountability in the Works Department.
• Prospective candidate will be expected to discuss a plan for proactive maintenance culture for the University during the interview,
• Prospective candidates must be proficient in ICT with demonstrable competence in computer aided designs and controls.

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning

Location: Plateau

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Director of Physical Planning of the University is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day running of the University in terms of Physical Structures.
• The candidate will be responsible for implementation of the University Master Plan, liaise with TETFUND to source for intervention for the University, supervise all new structures and ensure for their quality.
• Will advise the Vice Chancellor on issues above and design structures for Faculties and Departments based on their briefs.

Qualifications

• Candidates for the post of Director of Physical Planning must possess a good honours Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning or other related disciplines plus at least sixteen (16) years of cognate experience, preferably in a University or in a top management position in any appropriate large organization.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in related discipline will be an added advantage.
• In addition, candidates must be fully registered member of relevant professional and statutory bodies such as Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and COREN (for Engineers), CORBON and NIOB (for Builders), NIA or ARCON (for Architects) etc. Other elevations in the profession will be an advantage.
• Prospective candidates must maintain a high level of discipline, prudence, competence through experience, strategy and adequate response system, and strong accountability in the Physical Planning Directorate.
• Prospective candidate should be able to interpret the University Master Plan, situate building substructures appropriately and show evidence of understanding such.
• Prospective candidates must be competent in computer aided designs and controls.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified are required to submit twenty (20) copies of letter of application, credentials and curriculum vitae specifying the following:

• Name (Surname first),
• Date of Birth,
• Nationality,
• State of Origin,
• Local Government Area,
• Permanent Home Address,
• Present Contact Address,
• Functional E-mail Address(es),
• Telephone Number(s),
• Marital Status,
• Number of Children with Ages,
• Institutions Attended with Dates,
• Certificates Obtained with Dates,
• Membership of Professional Bodies,
• Community Service,
• Previous Work Experience,
• Present Appointment with Date and Current Salary,
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees and any other relevant information.

All reference letters are to be forwarded in a confidential cover to the address below on or before the closing date above:
The Ag. Registrar/Secretary to Council,
Plateau State University, Bokkos,
P.M.B 2012 Jos,
Bokkos,
Plateau State.