Bursar needed at University of Benin Teaching Hospital

The Person

• Applicants for the post of Bursar must have, in the past, exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of Bursary.
• Applicants must be in good health and be able to endure the rigours of the duties of the office.
• Also, candidates must possess the following qualities: vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life.
• In addition, candidates should have the ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect and arouse cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University.

Job Description

• The Bursar shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University’s Bursary and coordination of the financial matters in the University.
• Prospective candidates must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT-driven Bursary, working at the highest level of efficiency to promote and sustain a vibrant Bursary and eliminate time wasting, bureaucratic bottlenecks and fraud.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree not below second class lower division in Accounting from a recognised institution, and professionally recognized Accountancy qualifications e.g. ACA, ANAN etc. Possession of higher degree(s) will be an added advantage.
• Plus: Fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience, at least five (5) of which must have been in the position of Deputy Bursar or in top managerial/financial position in a University setting or similar institutions of higher learning.

Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years on such terms and conditions applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by appropriate University Laws and the Governing Council.
• Candidates who do not have the required five (5) years for a full term before retirement need not apply, that is, candidates should not have attained the age of 60 years or above by the date appointment would take effect.

Salary
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Bursar of all Nigerian Federal Universities; and as may be determined from time-to-time by the Government / Governing Council as appropriate.