The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2021 to expand access to quality university education and train medical personnel to strengthen the provision of medical services in Nigeria. The University is a specialized institution focused on Health, Nutrition, and Medical Sciences, located along Ora Road in Ila-Orangun, Osun State.
The
Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences,
Ila-Orangun, in accordance with the provisions of the University's
Establishment Act (2023) and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
1993, as amended, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for
the position below will become vacant on 27th January 2027:
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Ila-Orangun, Osun
About the Role
- The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of
the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the
day-to-day administration and control of the financial affairs of the
University.
- By virtue of this position, the Bursar should be able to co-ordinate
the development and upgrading of the University's strategic plans and to
ensure the development and update of the University's financial management
plans.
- The Bursar should also be able to co-ordinate the preparation of
periodic income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash flow estimates and
consolidation where necessary.
- The holder of the office shall ensure that accurate records are
maintained of all assets and liabilities held by the University and be
able to monitor monthly income and expenditure and balance sheet variances
against the budgets, among other schedules.
- The Bursar should provide the University Management and the
Governing Council with appropriate advice on all the institution's
financial transactions while ensuring compliance with extant financial
regulations.
Requirements
The
candidate must possess the following qualifications / skills:
- Possess a good honours Degree in Accounting (minimum of Second Class
Lower Division) from a recognized institution;
- Have minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification
experience in the University system;
- iHave at least five (5) years experience as a Deputy Bursar in a
recognized University;
- Possess professional qualification of ICAN / ACA / ACMA / ANAN;
- Possess certification in Information, Communication Technology and
can proficiently use relevant accounting software;
- Have national and international exposure through trainings and
workshops;
- Show strong evidence of managerial skill and leadership in financial
management and potential to develop sustainable pathways for revenue
generation;
- Be not more than 60 years old by January 27, 2027.
Tenure and Conditions of
Service
- The Bursar shall hold office on such terms and conditions as
specified in the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun
Establishment Act 2023 and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
1993, as amended, and as applicable to Nigerian Federal Universities, as
may be determined by the Federal Government from time to time.
Application
Closing Date
5th October, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their
Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae containing the
following information:
- Full Name
- Place and Date of Birth
- State of Origin and Local Government Area
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children
- Contact Address (Including Telephone Number(s) and E-Mail Address)
- Institutions Attended (With Dates)
- Academic Qualifications Obtained (With Dates)
- Professional Qualifications
- Awards, Honours, Recognitions and Commendations
- Detailed Work Experience
- Membership of Professional Bodies
- Conferences / Workshops Attended with Dates
- Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees (Who Should Be Requested
to Forward Their Reports Under Confidential Cover to the Registrar Not
Later Than the Closing Date of This Application)
- Signature and Date.
All
applications are to be sealed, addressed, and submitted under Confidential
Cover, with the envelope marked “BURSAR” to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun,
Km 10, Ora Road,
Ila-Orangun, Osun State,
Nigeria.
Note: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interaction with the Joint Council and Senate
Selection Board.
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