North-South College of Health Technology, Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State Job Vacancies, July 2013

North-South College of Health Technology located in Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State (a sub-division of North-South Educational Investment Limited) is a private partnership college set up as a middle-level health training institution and determined to produce sound, well skilled, globally competitive and entrepreneurial health professionals who will serve as catalysts for a healthy, sustainable and socio-economic development of Kwara State, Nigeria and West Africa.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant positions below:

1.) Provost Office

• College Provost
• Academic Planning Officer
• Library Officer
• Confidential Secretary I
• Head of Security

Provost
Qualifications
The successful candidate will among others possess:

• A higher degree in a relevant professional and academic qualification from a health science discipline appropriate for a professional health training institution.
• A record of distinguished creative practice and/or accomplished teaching or academic experience.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience of working previously with a related institution.
• A current practice license of a recognized professional health regulatory body in Nigeria.

Academic Planning Officer
Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold Bachelor or Master’s degree in education, statistics, planning, curriculum education, social sciences or related degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Experience with student management systems and associated technology.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Head of Security
Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold a diploma in criminology or security training certificate from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Retired police officers or officers from other security agencies will be preferred for the position.
• Ability to communicate in English and the local language.

Library Officer
Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold Diploma or Bachelor degree in Library Studies or information science from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

2.) Administrative Unit

• College Registrar
• Administrative Officer
• Confidential Secretary II
• Logistics/Stores Officer
• Driver

Registrar
Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of Registrar must hold Bachelor or Master’s degree in education, administration, social sciences or humanities or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 7-8 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Experience with student management systems and associated technology.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Administrative Officer
Qualifications:
Candidates for this position must hold Bachelors or Master’s degree in education, administration, English, linguistic studies, social sciences or humanities or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Logistics/Stores Officer
Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess Ordinary or Higher National Diploma in Marketing, Insurance or Financial Studies from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for this position should have sound knowledge in purchasing and supply and Stores Management
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Must be sound in records management, marketing and insurance, auditing and stock record management and good leadership skills.
• Be registered with the Institute of Purchasing and Supply. 

Confidential Secretaries
Qualifications

• High proficiency in the use and manipulation of desktop or laptop computers
• Ability to write and communicate efficiently in English language.
• Considerable knowledge and skills in use of computer software programs, such as desktop publishing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Possession of National or Higher National Diploma or NCE in Secretariat Studies, Business Education, Computer Science or office management with one year cognate experience and 120/50 wpm in Shorthand/Typewriting.
• Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) with credit passes in English Language plus RSA, Pitman or approved Technical Certificate with minimum of 3 years experience and 100150 wpm in Shorthand/Typewriting.
• High self-motivation and ability to handle confidential matters appropriately
• Possess good time management skills, physically and morally organized and able to prioritize schedules and work under pressures.

3.) Bursary Unit

• College Bursar
• Accounts Officer

Bursar
Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of Bursar must hold Bachelor or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, financial studies, Banking and Finance or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 7-8 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Experience with student management systems and associated technology.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Accounts Officer
Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of Accounts Officer must hold Bachelor or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, financial studies, Banking and Finance or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of the basic accounting, Maths skills, goods and services tax.
• Knowledge and proficient skills of computer and accounting software.

4.) Internal Audit Unit

• Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor
Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold Bachelor Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, financial studies, or economics from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of the basic accounting and maths skills
• Knowledge of goods and services tax
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

5.) Department of General Studies

• Programme Head
• Health Educator
• Basic Science Tutor (Chemistry)
• Basic Science Tutor (Physics)
• Basic Science Tutor (Maths)
• Language Teacher (English)
• Language Teacher (French)
• Basic Medical Science Instructor

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must hold Bachelor or Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in any health science discipline from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for the position of Health Educator must hold a Bachelor Degree in Health Education and any additional qualification from a recognized institution.
• Candidates applying for Basic Science Teachers (Chemistry, Physics and Maths) must hold a minimum of Bachelor degree in the discipline from a recognized health training institution.
• Candidates for Language Teacher (English and French) must hold a Bachelor degree in appropriate discipline from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for Basic Medical Science Instructor must hold a Bachelor degree from basic medical sciences like physiotherapy, physiology, anatomy or medical rehabilitation.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

6.) Department of Environmental Health Science

• Programme Head
• Environmental Health Tutors
• Junior Research Fellows/Environmental Health Instructor

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must hold Bachelors or Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health from a recognized institution.
• Candidates applying as Environmental Health Tutors must hold an HND (Environmental Health) in addition to a Tutor’s Diploma in Environmental Health/degree in Environmental Health from recognized institutions.
• Candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow/Environmental Health Instructor must hold a minimum of Higher National Diploma or Bachelors Degree plus a postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health Science.
• Candidates for all positions must be registered with Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria and possess the current practice licence.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

7.) Department of Community Health Science

• Programme Head
• Primary Health Care Tutor
• Clinical Instructor

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the programme head must hold the CHO certificate plus Bachelors or equivalent qualification in any specialty of Community Health from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for the position of Primary Health Care Tutor must hold the CHO certificate plus Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in any specialty of Community Health Science.
• Candidates applying for Clinical Instructor must hold CHO certificate plus equivalent qualification in Community Health Science.
• All qualifications must be registrable with Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

8.) Department of Health Information Management

• Programme Head
• Health Information Instructor
• Health Information Technician

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must hold Bachelor or Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in Health Information Management from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for the position of Health Information Instructor must hold a minimum of Higher National Diploma and additional qualification in Health Information Management.
• Candidates applying for HIT must hold a certificate from a recognized health training institution.
• All qualifications must be registrable with Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

9.) Department of Dental Health

• Programme Head
• Dental Therapy Instructor
• Dental Surgery Technicians

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must hold Bachelor or Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in any specialty of Dental Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for the position of Dental Therapist Instructor must hold a minimum of Higher National Diploma and additional qualification in Dental Therapy.
• Candidates applying for DST must hold •a certificate from a recognized health training institution.
• All candidates must be registered with the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

10.) Department of Medical Laboratory Science

• Programme Head
• Medical Laboratory Scientists
• Medical Laboratory Technician

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must be Medical Laboratory Scientists with current practice licence and holder of University degree or equivalent.
• Candidates for all positions must be registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• Such a candidate must have a minimum of 6 years experience.
• A post-graduate degree will be an advantage.
• Candidates for the post of Medical Laboratory Scientists must be Medical Laboratory Science degree holders with a current practising licence and must have at least 1-5 years experience.
• Candidates applying as Medical Laboratory Technicians must hold a certificate from a recognized health training institution.

Remunerations
Remunerations and conditions of service are flexible and comparable to what obtains in other similar institutions in the country.

How to Apply
Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and email and phone contact information of three references in electronic submission by email to: noscohtech@gmail.com and noscotech@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and must be ready to resume work on a short notice.

Application Deadline Wednesday 31st July 2013 by 6pm.