Obafemi Awolowo University Massive Recruitment for Academic Positions (Graduate Assistant and Lecturers)

Obafemi Awolowo University - Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following academic positions below:

Faculty of Arts
1.) Department of Music

• Lecturer I/II - CONUASS 04/03
• Senior Lecturer - CONUASS 05

Qualifications

1. Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I or Lecturer II must possess good first and second degrees in Music as well as a Ph.D in Music from a recognized university. In addition, candidate for the position of Lecturer I must have been a lecturer in any recognized university for at least three (3) years and must have at least five (5) scholarly publications in reputable journals.
2. Candidate applying for the position of Senior Lecturer must possess good first and second degrees in Music as well as a Ph.D in Music from a recognized university in Nigeria. A candidate for this post must have been a lecturer in any recognized university for at least five (5) years and must have at least ten (10) scholarly publications in reputable journals. At least two (2) of the publications must have been published outside Nigeria. Candidates should possess evidence of sound academic leadership, a good sense of judgment and administrative experience in a recognized university within or outside Nigeria.

Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
1.) Department of Fine and Applied Arts

• Professor of Art History (Painting/Graphics) - CONUASS 07
• Senior Lecturer - CONUASS 05
• Lecturer I - CONUASS 04
• Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01

Qualifications

1. Candidates for the position of Professor must be a Ph.D holder with specialization in Art History and must be a lecturer from any recognized University, at the level of Associate Professor with scholarly publications in reputable local and international journals, with the later being at least 40% of the publications. The candidate should possess evidence of sound and mature academic leadership, a good sense of judgment and administrative experience.
2. Candidates for the post of Senior Lecturer must be a Ph.D holder in Art History. He/she must have been a lecturer in any recognized university for at least five (5) years and must have scholarly publications in reputable journals, 30% of which must be in reputable international journals. Candidate should possess evidence of sound academic leadership, a good sense of judgment and administrative experience in a recognized university within or outside Nigeria.
3. The candidate for the post of Lecturer I must possess a Ph.D or M.A or M. Phil in Art History. Candidates must have been a lecturer in any recognized university for at least three (3) years and must have at least five (5) scholarly publications in reputable journals.
4. Candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant must have a good first degree not lower than a second class upper division in Fine and Applied Art with evidence of registration for M. Phil/Ph. D. in Art History with a bias for Painting.

2.) Department of Estate Management

• Lecturer I - CONUASS 04
• Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01

Qualifications

1. Candidates for the position of Lecturer I must possess first degree in Estate Management with Ph.D in the same or related/equivalent discipline with not less than three (3) years teaching experience at University level. Also, candidates must be corporate members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) and must be registered members of the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVRABON). Evidence of research and publications in relevant peer reviewed academic journals will be an added advantage.
2. Candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (Honours) degree in Estate Management. Completion of National Youth Services (NYSC) is compulsory.

Faculty of Social Science

1.) Department of Economics

• Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01
• Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02

Qualifications

1. Candidates applying for the position of a Graduate Assistant must possess B.Sc. in Economics from a recognized University with a minimum of First Class Division
2. Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess B.Sc. in Economics from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division and M.Sc. with at least 60% average score in the course work.

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
1.) Department of Haematology and Immunology

• Lecturer 1 (Immunology) - CONUASS 04

Qualifications

1. Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer 1 should have basic medical qualifications, registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The candidate should also possess qualifications of either National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Physicians. An additional academic degree in immunology, preferably a Ph.D is desirable

2.) Department of Surgery

• Lecturer I (Ophthalmology) - CONUASS 04

Qualifications

1. Candidate for this post must be medically qualified with basic qualifications registrable with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). In addition, the candidate must possess a Postgraduate Professional qualification registrable with the MDCN. He/She must have FMCORL/FWACS or both in Ophthalmology. Publication in peer-reviewed reputable journals would be an advantage.

Faculty of Dentistry

1.) Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Pathology

• Lecturer I - CONUASS 04

Qualifications

1. Candidate for this post must possess Bachelor of Dental Surgery B.Ch.D or its equivalent and Fellowship of West African College of Surgeon (FWACS) or National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria (FWCDS). The candidate must be medically qualified with basic qualifications registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Publication in peer-reviewed reputable journals would be an advantage.

Faculty of Administration
1.) Department of Management and Accounting

• Senior Lecturer  Accounting (Environmental Accounting/System Audit); Business Administration (Personnel & Industrial Management); Banking and Finance (Financial Institutions) or Operations Research -CONUASS 05
• Lecturer II/I Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance or Operations Research - CONUASS 03/04
• Graduate Assistant Accounting - CONUASS 01

Qualifications

1. Candidates for Senior Lecturer must possess minimum of Ph. D. in the relevant field and membership of relevant professional bodies like ICAN; AIPM, CIBN, ANAN etc. He/she must have garnered at least seven (7) years post qualification experience, and at the time of application, a Lecturer I with scholarly publications of fifteen (15) standard articles in referred journals, six (6) of which must have been published in indexed offshore outlets.
2. Candidates for Lecturer II/I must, at the time of application, be an Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer II respectively and must possess minimum of Ph.D in the relevant field plus membership of relevant professional bodies like ICAN, ANAN, AIPM,CIBN, etc; He/she have garnered at least three (3)/five (5) years post qualification experience for Lecturer Il/I respectively. The candidate must have scholarly publications of six (6)/eight (8) articles in referred journals, two (2)/three (3) of which must have been published in indexed offshore outlets for Lecturer Il/I respectively.
3. Candidates for the post of Graduate Assistant must possess a good Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a masters degree programme, Possession of a professional qualification like ACA, ACIB, AIPM, ACII will be a clear advantage.

Faculty of Pharmacy
1.) Department of Pharmacology

• Junior Trainee Fellow - CONUASS 02

Qualifications

1. Candidates should have B. Pharm. Honours degree from accredited Faculty of Pharmacy and be motivated to pursued postgraduate studies.

Faculty of Technology
1.) Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Area of Specialization: Control and Instrumentation, Power Systems and Machines, Communications or Electronic or Materials Engineering

• Senior Lecturer - CONUASSO5
• Lecturer II/I - CONUASS 04/03
• Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02
• Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01

Qualifications

1. Candidates applying for Lecturer I/II should possess Ph.D in Electronic/Electrical Engineering with any of the specializations indicated above.
2. Candidates for the post of Assistant Lecturer must possess M.Sc. or about to complete the M.Sc. degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering with any of the specializations indicated above.
3. Candidates for the post of Graduate Assistant must possess B.Sc. in Electronic/Electrical Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Upper division).

Faculty of Law

• Professor (Jurisprudence and Private Law) - CONUASS 07
• Lecturer II (Jurisprudence and Private Law) - CONUASS 03
• Junior Trainee Fellow (Jurisprudence and Private Law) - CONUASS 01

Qualifications

1. Candidates for the position of Professor must be a Ph. D holder with specialization in subjects in the Jurisprudence and Private Law and must be a Lecturer from any recognized University at the level of Associate Professor with scholarly publications in reputable local and international journals, with the later being at least 40% of the publications, The candidate should possess evidence of sound and mature academic leadership, a good sense of judgment and administrative experience.
2. Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess good first and second degrees in Law from a recognized university as well as a Call to Bar from the Nigeria Law School.
3. Candidates applying for the position of Junior Training Fellow must possess good first degree not lower than a second class upper division in Law from a recognized university in Nigeria and must have been called to Bar from the Nigeria Law School. The candidate must have completed the Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

Application Closing Date
4th January, 2013

Method of Application
Applicants for Academic and other Senior Staff positions are required to submit 35 copies of applications and up-to-date curriculum vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:
(i) Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
(ii) Post Applied for
(iii) Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
(iv) Nationality.
(v) State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
(vi) Permanent Home Address.
(vii) Current Postal Address/including G.S.M. Telephone number.
(viii) Marital Status.
(ix) Number of Children and their Ages.
(x) Institutions attended with dates.
(xi) Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies credentials).
(xii) Work Experience with dates.
(xiii) Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
(xiv) Research interests and activities
(xv) Conference/courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
(xvi) Professional accomplishment.
(xvii) Publications with date.
(xvii) Service to national and international bodies.
(xix) Extra Curricular Activities.
(xx) Any physical challenge?
(xxi) Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate's academic/work experience.

NOTE: (xiv) (xvii) are for candidates applying for lectureship positions only.
Candidates applying for any of the positions are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked "CONFIDENTIAL".

Applications and curriculum vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Osun State
"for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs”
Candidates are also required to forward by e-mail, a soft copy of their application and curriculum vitae as an attachment, addressed to:
registra@oauife.edu.ng

Only the applications of candidates short-listed will be acknowledged.

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Healthcare Business Executive at May & Baker Nigeria Plc

May & Baker Nigeria Plc - We are committed to applying our resources and science to improve the quality of life. We provide quality and affordable medicines, food and beverages to those who need them.

May & Baker Nigeria Plc is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Healthcare Business Executive
Job Ref.: MBHBEX112012

Job Description 

• Reporting to the Healthcare Business Manager, the incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of people at all levels and organizations.
• He / She will promote, sell and redistribute the company’s healthcare products to distributors and retailers through various levels of personal selling to interview/group meetings sufficient to achieve agreed sales targets.

Requirements 

• Candidates should possess an HND/B.Sc in a science related discipline.
• Field sales experience would be an added advantage and preferably not more than 30 years of age.

Application Closing Date
7th December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Obafemi Awolowo University Recruitment for Non-Academic Positions

Obafemi Awolowo University - Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following Senior Non-Teaching Positions below:

Senior Non-Teaching Position

1.) Protocol and Hospitality Unit

• Higher Executive Officer - CONTISS 07 (N579,391.00 - N857,305.00)

Candidates should possess a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication or Journalism from a recognized institution and must have completed the NYSC programme.

2.) Bursary 

• Accountant I - CONTISS 08 (N671,747.00 - N998,031.00)

Candidates should possess a good degree in Accountancy from a recognized University with a least 2 years post qualification experience OR Final Examination of any recognized Accounting bodies with at least 2 years experience.

3.) Physical Planning and Development Unit

• Building Officer I - CONTISS 08 (N671,747.00 - N998,031.00)

Candidate should possess a good honours degree in Building or Building Technology from a recognized institution and must have at least three (3) years working experience. Possession of professional qualification of the Nigerian Institute of Building will be an added advantage.

4.) Fine and Applied Arts

• Senior Technical Officer (Graphics) - CONTISS 08 (N671,747.00 - N998,031.00)

Candidate should possess a good first degree or HND in Fine and Applied Arts with specialization in Graphics. Plus at least three (3) years post-qualification relevant experience. Candidate MUST have adequate knowledge in multi-media computer graphics, cartooning and animation, 3D modelling and all applicable Graphic programmes.

• Technical Assistant (Sculpture Unit): CONTISS 6 (N362,757.00 - N551,043.00)

Candidate must possess a National Diploma in Fine Arts (Sculpture) or City & Guild with specialization in metal fabrication and Welding.


5.) Electronic and Electrical Engineering

• Senior Technologist - CONTISS 08 (N671,747.00 - N998,031.00)
• Technologist I - CONTISS 07 (N579,391.00 - N857,305.00)
• Technologist II - CONTISS 6 (N362,757.00 - N551,043.00)

Candidates must possess a minimum of HND in Electrical Engineering from reputable Institution with bias in Power Systems and/or Electrical Machines. Experience in Laboratories in Higher Institutions or reputable industries will be an advantage.

6.) Department of Physiological Sciences

• Technologist II CONTISS6 (N362,757.00 - N551,043.00)

Candidates should possess HND/B.Tech or B.Sc. (Hons) in Physiology or in any of the Sciences. Additional qualification and working experience will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
4th January, 2013

Method of Application
Applicants for Academic and other Senior Staff positions are required to submit 35 copies of applications and up-to-date curriculum vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:
(i) Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
(ii) Post Applied for
(iii) Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
(iv) Nationality.
(v) State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
(vi) Permanent Home Address.
(vii) Current Postal Address/including G.S.M. Telephone number.
(viii) Marital Status.
(ix) Number of Children and their Ages.
(x) Institutions attended with dates.
(xi) Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies credentials).
(xii) Work Experience with dates.
(xiii) Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
(xiv) Research interests and activities
(xv) Conference/courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
(xvi) Professional accomplishment.
(xvii) Publications with date.
(xvii) Service to national and international bodies.
(xix) Extra Curricular Activities.
(xx) Any physical challenge?
(xxi) Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate's academic/work experience.

NOTE: (xiv) (xvii) are for candidates applying for lectureship positions only.
Candidates applying for any of the positions are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked "CONFIDENTIAL".

Applications and curriculum vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Osun State
"for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs”
Candidates are also required to forward by e-mail, a soft copy of their application and curriculum vitae as an attachment, addressed to:
registra@oauife.edu.ng

Only the applications of candidates short-listed will be acknowledged.

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FHI 360 JOB VACANCIES

STATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
 COUNTRY: Nigeria
 REQ ID:   3263
 TITLE: STATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
 LOCATION: State Office
 SUPERVISOR: Zonal Manager

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

 The State Program Coordinator is part of the zonal management team for FHI Nigeria, in a decentralized country management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of FHI Nigeria in assigned states. H/She is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by FHI and its partners in the assigned state (s).  H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with FHI and its partners in the assigned state (s).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Work with the state implementation team and technical specialists in relevant departments to establish and execute a capacity development plan for enabling them to provide assistance to the states, LGAs and IAs for effective program planning, implementation and monitoring of programs.
 Provide overall supervision for all SIDHAS state office staff and ensure compliance with technical, programmatic, contractual and financial requirements set by FHI and its donors.
 Responsible for the overall management and coordination of FHI activities at the state, LGA and IA levels.
 Serve as the point of contact of FHI with state government officials and coordinate and collaborate with all public sector and NGO partners in the state.
 With the assistance of the zonal office technical staff, monitor all intervention strategies to ensure that they meet contractual, financial and programmatic goals.
 With technical assistance from the zonal office technical specialists, provide programmatic/technical assistance to all local FHI partners in the design, implementation, modification, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
 Coordinate all capacity building activities for FHI partners at state level.
 Review periodic reports (programmatic and financial) submitted by all implementing partners and agencies at the state level and forward same to the zonal office.
 Undertake regular monitoring visits to project sites as necessary.
 Ensure that all FHI assets and other resources are effectively managed.
 Collaborate with other IPs based in the state to coordinate project activities.
 Perform other duties as assigned.
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
 Basic accounting and financial management skills.
 Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
 Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
 Proven ability to coordinate a multisectoral development project.
 Excellent community mobilization, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
 Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
 Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
 Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
 Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
 Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
 Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
 Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
 Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
 BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 – 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
 Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
 Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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SCHOLARSHIPS 2013/2014, CATTOLICA AFRICA APPLICATIONS

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (“Cattolica”) in Italy, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special program for students from the African continent. This program will enable students to study on a partial scholarship for degree programs taught in English at Cattolica’s campuses in Milan, Piacenza and Cremona. 
Students either citizens or residents from all African countries may apply for these scholarships that are applicable only for the following degree programs, all taught in English:
The Cattolica Africa Program consists of two programs:
1.) CATTOLICA AFRICA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
This program consists of five MSc programs (Laurea Magistrale), which all take 2 years to complete. These programs are preparing for an academic and/orprofessional career. Graduates of these MSc programs are also eligible to enter PhD programs at Italian universities.
MSc in Banking and Finance (Milan Campus).
MSc in Economics (Milan Campus)
MSc in Business Management (Milan Campus)
MSc in Business Management (Piacenza Campus)
MSc in Agriculture and Food Economics (Cremona Campus)
2.) CATTOLICA AFRICA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
This program consist of five specialized Master programs (Master Universitario), which all take 1 year to complete. These programs consist of one semester of coursework and one semester of internship and/or project activities. These programs are designed for students who seek to enhance their professional career through a specialized area of study, taught by top-academics and professional leaders from the field.
International MBA in Global Business and Sustainability (Milan Campus)
Master of International Business (Milan Campus)
Master of Corporate Communication (Milan Campus)
Master of International Relations (Milan Campus)
Master of International Cooperation and Development (Milan Campus)
Program information and admission requirements
Admission requirements for all programs include completion of at least a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university (2nd class upper division / 2.1 degree or higher) and IELTS 6.0 or equivalent if English is not the official language in your country. For the MBA at least three years of work experience and GMAT/GRE are required (students can apply without a GMAT/GRE score; however this test has to be taken before program commencement). For the Master of International Business no work experience is required.
DUE DATE: 1 April, 2013
APPLICATION FORM
To download the application form click here:
Scholarship Application Form[http://www.ucscinternational.it/images/stories/Application_form_Africa_Scholarship_2013_2014.doc] – (WORD, 626kb)
Scholarship Application Form [http://www.ucscinternational.it/images/stories/Application_form_Africa_Scholarship_2013_2014.pdf] – (PDF, 69kb)
Additional application instructions are to be found on the application form.
Applications have to be sent electronically to: scholarships.ucsc@unicatt.it
For all other information contact us at: scholarships.ucsc@unicatt.it
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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