The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University. He/She is responsible for the academic, physical, and infrastructural development of the University through proper utilisation of the University''s resources.
The Vice-Chancellor ensures not only high-level academic and moral discipline, but also adequate welfare for staff and students as well as peace, stability, and good governance in the University.
In addition, the Vice-Chancellor establishes good relations with external agencies and organisations, both national and international, and attracts resources and benefactions for the University.
Requirements
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State shall:
Possess a doctoral degree or fellowship (for medically qualified candidates only) with at least 15 years'' experience in the University system after doctoral/fellowship t training;
Be a professor with a field of specialisation in Medical or Health Sciences;
Be a distinguished Professor and an acclaimed scholar from a recognised University with a minimum of seven years on the rank as at the close of the advertisement;
Have delivered an Inaugural Lecture in a recognized Institution:
Be a person with excellent managerial/administrative and leadership experience in a reputable and recognised university;
Be an outstanding scholar with good publications in quantity and quality in reputable outlets within and outside Nigeria, and show evidence of continuous research productivity through scholarly publications post professorial attainment;
Candidate should be the first, last or corresponding author in majority (at least 60%) of the listed publications;
A minimum Google Scholar Citation Score of 1500, an H-Index score of 15;
Show evidence of international recognition and linkages such as membership in international organizations, presentations and/or grants;
Show verifiable evidence of attracting high impact research grants as Principal Investigator from organizations within and outside Nigeria and possess excellent skill to mentor young Faculty members in grantsmanship;
Be a person with entrepreneurial drive with potential to source funds for the University and increase its revenue base;
Be a person with high level of emotional intelligence and ability to create synergy and promote peace and unity across different sections of the university while promoting harmonious relationship among town and gown;
Be knowledgeable and possess certification/training in Information Communication Technology (ICT) to drive the expectations of 21st century Institution;
Possess and be able to present a clear vision for the transformation and development of the FUHSI into a highly competitive 21st century university;
Be a person who is physically and mentally fit to endure the pressure of the office of the Vice-Chancellor;
Be not more than 65 years old by January 27, 2027.
Tenure and Conditions of Service Applicable
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only.
The conditions of service are as applicable to the position of a Vice-Chancellor in Nigerian Federal Universities as may be determined by the Federal Government from time to time.
He shall be responsible to the Governing Council for the implementation of the policy, financial control and infrastructure of the university.
Mode of Application
Each applicant is required to submit twenty-five (25) copies of their application accompanied by:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae
Vision statement of not more than 1000 words
Copies of all credentials and other supporting documents.
Curriculum Vitae Requirements:
Name in full,
Date of birth,
State of origin, Local Government Area,
Contact address,
Permanent address,
Phone number,
Email,
Year of promotion/appointment as Professor,
Institutions attended with dates,
Qualifications obtained with dates,
Professional qualifications,
ICT training/certification,
National and international recognitions/services and awards,
Commendation,
Work experience with dates,
Administrative experience with dates,
Entrepreneurial skills,
External examinations,
Membership of learned societies,
Grants received and the awarding organizations with year and amount, Postgraduate supervisions,
Title of the Inaugural lecture and the date delivered, articles in learned journals indicating the lead/last and corresponding authors,
Conferences and workshops attended,
Names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be requested to forward their reports to the Registrar under confidential cover not later than the closing date of this advertisement,
Signature and date.