Career Opportunities at University of Port Harcourt

University of Port Harcourt - Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the position of:

CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

DUTIES
To head the Procurement Unit of the University of Port Harcourt.
To be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor in all procurement matter.
To plan and implement all requirements of the University in line with Public Procurement Act, 2007.
To keep Procurement records of the University

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must possess the following to be considered for the post:
First degree/HND in the following areas from a recognized University: Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Statistics, Financial Studies, Law, Computer Science, Accounting, Economics, Engineering/Technology, Marketing, Insurance, Quantity Surveying and other relevant disciplines.
At least [12] years post qualification experience and he/she must have worked as Head of Procurement Unit in a tertiary institution for a period not less than five [5) years.
Must have received the relevant training from the Bureau of Public and passed relevant examination(s).
Must be computer literate.
Must have attained the rank of not below that of an Assistant Director.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria will be an added advantage.

SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidates will be expected to join the production team of the Information, Publications and Public Relations Unit of the Vice-Chancellor's Office.
They would be deployed to the Proofreading Section and should also be ready to take on additional responsibilities as may be assigned to them from time to time.
In addition to their basic academic qualifications, candidates would also be evaluated on their demonstrated capacity to produce results under pressure.

REQUIREMENTS
The right candidates should possess good honours degrees in Mass Communications, English, Linguistics or Theatre Arts from recognized universities.
The job is very demanding and may require extra working hours to accomplish each job schedule.

Other Conditions:
Candidates must be computer literate and also hold membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and other relevant professional bodies.
Candidates applying for the job should possess not less than six (6) years post-qualification experience, excellent communication skills and good interpersonal relations, and must demonstrate team spirit in the line of duty.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary Grade Level: Successful candidates shall commence their career on CONTISS 09.
Other condition of service are as applicable in the Federal University system in Nigeria.

TO APPLY
Applicants should be accompanied with, among others copies of the following documents, ten [10] copies each:

First School Leaving Certificate.
West African School Certificate/Professional Certificates [if any]
Degree Certificate/HND Certificate
National Youth Service Corp Certificate/Exemption Certificate
Birth Certificate of Age.
Evidence of Training by BPP
Acceptance of Retirement Letter for those already retired.
Detailed Application/Curriculum Vitae:
The Registrar,
University of Port Harcourt,
P.M.B 5323,
Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.

The envelope should be marked Chief Procurement Officer; for the Attention of the Registrar. Candidates should request their referees to forward three [3] references on their behalf to the Registrar.

Note: Candidates invited for interview should bring along with them the originals of their credentials.

DUE DATE: 14 July, 2016Career Opportunities at University of Port Harcourt, Friday 3, June 2016

University of Port Harcourt - Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the position of:

CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

DUTIES
To head the Procurement Unit of the University of Port Harcourt.
To be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor in all procurement matter.
To plan and implement all requirements of the University in line with Public Procurement Act, 2007.
To keep Procurement records of the University

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must possess the following to be considered for the post:
First degree/HND in the following areas from a recognized University: Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Statistics, Financial Studies, Law, Computer Science, Accounting, Economics, Engineering/Technology, Marketing, Insurance, Quantity Surveying and other relevant disciplines.
At least [12] years post qualification experience and he/she must have worked as Head of Procurement Unit in a tertiary institution for a period not less than five [5) years.
Must have received the relevant training from the Bureau of Public and passed relevant examination(s).
Must be computer literate.
Must have attained the rank of not below that of an Assistant Director.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria will be an added advantage.

REQUIREMENTS:
Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager.
Knowledge of Sourcing and Procurement techniques as well as dexterity in “reading” the market.
Talent in negotiating and networking.
Good knowledge of supplier or third party management Software.
Aptitude in decision-making and working with members of staff.
Experience in collecting and Analysing data.
Strong Leadership capabilities.
Salary Scale
CONTISS 13 Step 1-9 = N3,632,404 ÷ 12 = N302,700.33

SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidates will be expected to join the production team of the Information, Publications and Public Relations Unit of the Vice-Chancellor's Office.
They would be deployed to the Proofreading Section and should also be ready to take on additional responsibilities as may be assigned to them from time to time.
In addition to their basic academic qualifications, candidates would also be evaluated on their demonstrated capacity to produce results under pressure.

REQUIREMENTS
The right candidates should possess good honours degrees in Mass Communications, English, Linguistics or Theatre Arts from recognized universities.
The job is very demanding and may require extra working hours to accomplish each job schedule.

Other Conditions:
Candidates must be computer literate and also hold membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and other relevant professional bodies.
Candidates applying for the job should possess not less than six (6) years post-qualification experience, excellent communication skills and good interpersonal relations, and must demonstrate team spirit in the line of duty.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary Grade Level: Successful candidates shall commence their career on CONTISS 09.
Other condition of service are as applicable in the Federal University system in Nigeria.

TO APPLY
Applicants should be accompanied with, among others copies of the following documents, ten [10] copies each:

First School Leaving Certificate.
West African School Certificate/Professional Certificates [if any]
Degree Certificate/HND Certificate
National Youth Service Corp Certificate/Exemption Certificate
Birth Certificate of Age.
Evidence of Training by BPP
Acceptance of Retirement Letter for those already retired.
Detailed Application/Curriculum Vitae:
The Registrar,
University of Port Harcourt,
P.M.B 5323,
Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.

The envelope should be marked Chief Procurement Officer; for the Attention of the Registrar. Candidates should request their referees to forward three [3] references on their behalf to the Registrar.

Note: Candidates invited for interview should bring along with them the originals of their credentials.

DUE DATE: 14 July, 2016