North-South College of Health Technology located in Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State (a sub-division of North-South Educational Investment Limited) is a private partnership college set up as a middle-level health training institution and determined to produce sound, well skilled, globally competitive and entrepreneurial health professionals who will serve as catalysts for a healthy, sustainable and socio-economic development of Kwara State, Nigeria and West Africa.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant positions below:

1.) Provost Office

• College Provost
• Academic Planning Officer
• Library Officer
• Confidential Secretary I
• Head of Security

a.) Provost

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will among others possess:
• A higher degree in a relevant professional and academic qualification from a health science discipline appropriate for a professional health training institution.
• A record of distinguished creative practice and/or accomplished teaching or academic experience.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience of working previously with a related institution.
• A current practice license of a recognized professional health regulatory body in Nigeria.

b.) Academic Planning Officer

Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold Bachelor or Master’s degree in education, statistics, planning, curriculum education, social sciences or related degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Experience with student management systems and associated technology.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

c.) Library Officer

Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold Diploma or Bachelor degree in Library Studies or information science from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

d.) Head of Security

Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold a diploma in criminology or security training certificate from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Retired police officers or officers from other security agencies will be preferred for the position.
• Ability to communicate in English and the local language.

2.) Administrative Unit

• College Registrar
• Administrative Officer
• Logistics/Stores Officer
• Confidential Secretary II
• Driver

a.) Registrar

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of Registrar must hold Bachelor or Master’s degree in education, administration, social sciences or humanities or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 7-8 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Experience with student management systems and associated technology.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

b.) Administrative Officer

Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold Bachelors or Master’s degree in education, administration, English, linguistic studies, social sciences or humanities or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

c.) Logistics/Stores Officer

Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess Ordinary or Higher National Diploma in Marketing, Insurance or Financial Studies from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for this position should have sound knowledge in purchasing and supply and Stores Management
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Must be sound in records management, marketing and insurance, auditing and stock record management and good leadership skills.
• Be registered with the Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

d.) Confidential Secretaries

Qualifications

• Possession of National or Higher National Diploma or NCE in Secretariat Studies, Business Education, Computer Science or office management with one year cognate experience and 120/50 wpm in Shorthand/Typewriting.
• Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) with credit passes in English Language plus RSA, Pitman or approved Technical Certificate with minimum of 3 years experience and 100150 wpm in Shorthand/Typewriting.
• High proficiency in the use and manipulation of desktop or laptop computers
• Ability to write and communicate efficiently in English language.
• Considerable knowledge and skills in use of computer software programs, such as desktop publishing, databases and spreadsheets.
• High self-motivation and ability to handle confidential matters appropriately
• Possess good time management skills, physically and morally organized and able to prioritize schedules and work under pressures.

3.) Bursary Unit

• College Bursar
• Accounts Officer

a.) Bursar

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of Bursar must hold Bachelor or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, financial studies, Banking and Finance or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 7-8 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Experience with student management systems and associated technology.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

b.) Accounts Officer

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of Accounts Officer must hold Bachelor or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, financial studies, Banking and Finance or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a relevant position with a related institution.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of the basic accounting, Maths skills, goods and services tax.
• Knowledge and proficient skills of computer and accounting software.

4.) Internal Audit Unit

• Internal Auditor

a.) Internal Auditor

Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must hold Bachelor Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, financial studies, or economics from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with appropriate professional body in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of the basic accounting and maths skills
• Knowledge of goods and services tax
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

5.) Department of Medical Laboratory Science

• Programme Head
• Medical Laboratory Scientists
• Medical Laboratory Technician

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must be Medical Laboratory Scientists with current practice licence and holder of University degree or equivalent.
• Such a candidate must have a minimum of 6 years experience.
• A post-graduate degree will be an advantage.
• Candidates for the post of Medical Laboratory Scientists must be Medical Laboratory Science degree holders with a current practising licence and must have at least 1-5 years experience.
• Candidates applying as Medical Laboratory Technicians must hold a certificate from a recognized health training institution.
• Candidates for all positions must be registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

6.) Department of Environmental Health Science

• Programme Head
• Environmental Health Tutors
• Junior Research Fellows/Environmental Health Instructor

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must hold Bachelors or Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health from a recognized institution.
• Candidates applying as Environmental Health Tutors must hold an HND (Environmental Health) in addition to a Tutor’s Diploma in Environmental Health/degree in Environmental Health from recognized institutions.
• Candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow/Environmental Health Instructor must hold a minimum of Higher National Diploma or Bachelors Degree plus a postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health Science.
• Candidates for all positions must be registered with Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria and possess the current practice licence.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

7.) Department of Community Health Science

• Programme Head
• Primary Health Care Tutor
• Clinical Instructor

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the programme head must hold the CHO certificate plus Bachelors or equivalent qualification in any specialty of Community Health from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for the position of Primary Health Care Tutor must hold the CHO certificate plus Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in any specialty of Community Health Science.
• Candidates applying for Clinical Instructor must hold CHO certificate plus equivalent qualification in Community Health Science.
• All qualifications must be registrable with Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

8.) Department of Health Information Management

• Programme Head
• Health Information Instructor
• Health Information Technician

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must hold Bachelor or Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in Health Information Management from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for the position of Health Information Instructor must hold a minimum of Higher National Diploma and additional qualification in Health Information Management.
• Candidates applying for HIT must hold a certificate from a recognized health training institution.
• All qualifications must be registrable with Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

9.) Department of Dental Health

• Programme Head
• Dental Therapy Instructor
• Dental Surgery Technicians

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must hold Bachelor or Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in any specialty of Dental Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for the position of Dental Therapist Instructor must hold a minimum of Higher National Diploma and additional qualification in Dental Therapy.
• Candidates applying for DST must hold •a certificate from a recognized health training institution.
• All candidates must be registered with the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

10.) Department of General Studies

• Programme Head
• Health Educator
• Basic Science Tutor (Chemistry)
• Basic Science Tutor (Physics)
• Basic Science Tutor (Maths)
• Language Teacher (English)
• Language Teacher (French)
• Basic Medical Science Instructor

Qualifications:

• Candidates for the position of the Programme Head must hold Bachelor or Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in any health science discipline from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for the position of Health Educator must hold a Bachelor Degree in Health Education and any additional qualification from a recognized institution.
• Candidates applying for Basic Science Teachers (Chemistry, Physics and Maths) must hold a minimum of Bachelor degree in the discipline from a recognized health training institution.
• Candidates for Language Teacher (English and French) must hold a Bachelor degree in appropriate discipline from a recognized institution.
• Candidates for Basic Medical Science Instructor must hold a Bachelor degree from basic medical sciences like physiotherapy, physiology, anatomy or medical rehabilitation.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Remunerations:
Remunerations and conditions of service are flexible and comparable to what obtains in other similar institutions in the country.

Method of Application:
Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and email and phone contact information of three references in electronic submission by email to: noscohtech@gmail.com and noscotech@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and must be ready to resume work on a short notice.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 31st July 2013 by 6pm.