Job Summary

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

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

• Master’s Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of a doctorate degree (Ph.D) will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of second-class lower division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized institution;
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than Five (5) years’ experience on the rank;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in the Library recognized by the Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital and;
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and packages;
• Not more than Fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the date the post will be vacant.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for 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 Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

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Job Description

• He will be in-charge of purchases and upplies in the Polytechnic, creating and implementing procurement wolicies and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Overseeing logistics, Manning and purchasing to ensure the consistency, cost-effectiveness, ficiency and adequacy of the procurement process.
• Responsible for overseeing and facilitating the purchasing strategy, supervising teams of ubordinates staff in purchasing and ensuring and ensuring all employees and processes meet the standards and designations for work quality.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of the market to ensure best value and ractices are maintained.
• Developing a procurement plan and ensuring hat it is clearly communicated,
• Forecasting ongoing demand for goods and services.
• Negotiating contracts and service agreements with suppliers.
• Forecasting price trends and prediction.
• Monitor, review and analyze bids and quotes with suppliers, works and including the megotiation of service agreements.
• Oversee sources for purchasing Supplies Maintain budget and streamine costs.

Qualification and Experience

• Applicant must possess a good Bachelor’s Degree/HND (minimum of second class lower/lower Credit) in Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply/Procurement and Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying, Banking and Finance, Law, Insurance, Economics or any other relevant discipline with at least 18 years post academic qualification work experience or a Master’s Degree with at least 15 years post qualification work experience, and must have a Bureau of Public Procurement conversion/Annuit Certification.
• Must be a person of high integrity who demonstrates transparency in public and private lives and is expected to command the respect and loyalty of staff in the Polytechnicii.
• He/She must also be receptive to new deas and willing to translate the ideas into action in line with the visions and missions of the Polytechniciv.
• Must be a registered member of Institute of Purchase Practitioners and any other relevant professional bodies for a minimum of five (5) years.

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The requirement shall be in accordance with Federal Ministry of Education’s approved guidelines for the position

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