Director of Works and Services at Imo State University

Imo State University was established in 1981 through law No. 4 passed by the Imo State House of Assembly. Established with the vision of pursuing the advancement of learning and academic excellence, the university has been unrelenting in the pursuit of its mission of becoming a citadel of learning, a community with the trademark of excellence in teaching, research and service to humanity, a catalyst as well as an agent for development.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Director of Works and Services

Location: Owerri, Imo

Responsibilities / Functions

• Works Services is a Directorate in the office of the Vice-Chancellor, responsible for the Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation / Upgrading of Physical Infrastructure, Plants, Equipment, Vehicles and Public Utilities of the University.
• The Director of Works Services shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the Directorate.
• He/She should be able to provide appropriate leadership and advice on the Institution’s problems in the general works area.

Qualifications & Experience
The candidate for the post must possess:

• A Degree or any equivalent qualification in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, registrable as an Engineer by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN),
• NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate, Registration Certificate as an Engineer and current Practicing License by COREN
• 15 years post qualification experience, ten years of which should be Post COREN Certification
• 5 years as a Deputy Director, Possession of Higher Degrees and Fellowship of The Nigerian Society of Engineers will be added advantage(s)
• He must be computer literate.

Deadline: 4th April, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit thirty (30) copies of their application with credentials and Curriculum Vitae which must include among other things, the following information:

• Name of Candidate (Surname first)
• Date & Place of birth
• Permanent Home Address
• State & Local Government of Origin
• Marital status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Schools Attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained with dates, including FSLC
• Work Experience
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees.

Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked at the top left-hand corner “For the post of Director of Works” to:
Ag. Registrar,
Imo State University,
Owerri, Imo State.

Note: Referees should address their reports to the Ag. Registrar.