Librarian Job@ Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe

The Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Bayelsa

The Post

The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer and head of the Polytechnic’s Library, and shall be responsible for the smooth running of the Polytechnic’s Library system and shall report to the Rector.

Qualifications and Experience

Posses a good honours Degree not lower than 2nd Class Lower Division in Library Science from a recognized institute of higher learning. Possession of higher degree(s) is an advantage.

Give evidence of current membership of Library Professional Bodies and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).

Give sufficient evidence of continual scholarship and contribution to knowledge through publications in reputable peer review outlets.

Proficient in ICT packages.

Have a minimum of 15 years post Degree qualification with cognate work experience, ten (10) of which must beat the Library management position in a tertiary institution.

Have occupied the position of a Principal or Deputy Librarian in a tertiary institution.

Not be more than 55 years of age upon appointment.

Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be for five (5) years in the first instance and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance for another period of five (5) years and no more.
Condition of Service
The conditions of service for the post are the same as obtained in all Federal Polytechnics in the country. In addition, the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic.

Remuneration
CONTEDISS 15
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae stating the following:

• Full name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Marital Status
• No and ages of Children
• Permanent home of children
• Current contact Address with telephone Number(s) / Email address
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications with dates
• Membership of Professional Associations/Bodies
• Statement of experience including full details of former and present posts.
• Vision for the Polytechnic in the next five (5) years with particular reference to relevant materials requisition for an management of polytechnic Library (not more than 500 words)
• Extra - curricular Activities
• Confidential Reports of three (3) Referees on the candidate.

All Application with Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of all relevant credentials in a sealed envelope with the position applied for marked at the top-left corner of the envelope, should be submitted by hand or post to:

The Rector,
Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe
P.MB. 110,
Yenagoa,
Bayelsa State.
Note: Reference Letters from 3 Referees should be forwarded to the address above.

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2017.