Director, Works and Physical Planning at Kwara State University, Malete

Kwara State University, Malete invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of: Director, Works and Physical Planning.

Job Title: Director, Works and Physical Planning

Location: Kwara State

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director of Works and Physical Planning is the Chief Technical Officer of the University and responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day to day running and maintenance of University buildings, Roads, Water bore holes, electrical Installations, equipment and other properties, including provision of service and utilities for the well-being of the University

Qualifications

Candidates for the post of Director Works and Physical Planning must possess a good honours degree in Civil Engineering Building Architecture, Quantity Surveying Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning or other related disciplines plus at least 16 (sixteen) years of cognate experience preferably in a University or in a top management position in any appropriate large organization.

Possession of a Master's Degree in related discipline will be an added advantage.
In addition, candidates must be fully registered member of relevant professional and statutory bodies such as Council for the Society of Engineers (NSE) and the COREN (for Engineers) ARCON and NIA (for Architects), OSRBN (for Quantity Surveyors), NIOB (for Builders) etc. Other elevations in the profession will be an advantage.

Prospective candidates must demonstrate competence through experience, strategy etc. to maintain a high level of discipline, prompt and adequate response system, prudence and strong accountability in the Works Department.

Prospective candidate will be expected to propose and discuss a plan for a pro-active maintenance culture for the University during the interview.
Prospective candidates must be proficient in ICT with demonstrable competence in computer aided designs and controls.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2014

Method of Application

• Interested candidates should forward 15 copies each of their applications and current Curriculum Vitae which should be presented in the following order:
• Full names (Surname first in Block Letters)
• Post Applied for
• Place of Birth
• Marital Status
• Number of Children and their ages
• Nationality and State of Origin (if Nigerian)
• Local Government Area
• Contact address
• Permanent Home address
• GSM Numbers and e-mail address
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications with dates
• Working Experience with dates
• Present Employment status, salary and employer
• Extra Curricula activities

Names and Addresses of three (3) referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested by the applicant to forward Confidential Reports on them directly to the Registrar, indicating the post applied for.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar,
Kwara State University,
P.M.B 1530, Ilorin.

The post applied for should be indicated on the left hand corner of the sealed envelope containing the application.
Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.