VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY, FACULTY OF PHARMACY OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions in the DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY, FACULTY OF PHARMACY,OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE. 

A.        POSITIONS:  Lecturer II, Senior Technologist and Technologist II    

B.         QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                        (i)         Lecturer II must have B.Pharm. Degree (a GPA of not less than Second Class Lower grade) and a M.Sc. Pharmacognosy degree. Previous work experience as an academic staff in a Department of Pharmacognosy, publications in international or national journals and ability to proceed straight to Ph.D Pharmacognosy would be an added advantage.                                                                                 (ii)        Senior Technologist must have a Minimum of HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry biased) and a minimum of four years             post-qualification experience, preferably in an academic institution.                                                                                                (iii)       Technologist II must have ND/NIST (Chemistry biased) and a minimum of two             years post-qualification experience, preferably in an academic institution.   

C.        SALARY:            Salary and conditions of service are as obtained in the Nigerian University system 

D. DUTIES:                                                                                                                                      (i)      The Lecturer II would be primarily involved in practical classes’ demonstration and teaching undergraduate courses. Successful candidates must be academically inclined, interested in postgraduate studies, with evidence of contribution to research. He should also be ready for admission into higher degree in the Department from next academic session (2007/2008) and perform otherdepartmental assignments.(ii)        Senior Technologist’s duties include but are not exclusive to the following:Be responsible to the Head of Department and course coordinators of the students’ practical classes; Supervision of the other laboratory staff and participation in research activities of the lecturers in the Department; Preparation of solutions and test reagents to specification; Any other assignments given by the Head of Department. In addition, such candidate must be very hardworking, diligent, honest and ready to learn.                                               (iii)       Technologist II: Should be able to perform the duties of a Senior Technologist and under his supervision, oversee other junior technological staff. He would directly be responsible to the Senior Technologist II and be ready to perform any other duties given by the Head of Department.

E.         METHOD OF APPLICATION            Candidates applying for any of the above positions are required to submit 20 typewritten copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae duly signed to include:          i.                  Name: (Surname first in capital letters):                                                                        ii.                  Marital Status:                                                                                                  iii.                  Date and place of birth:                                                                                            iv.                  Nationality:                                                                                                       v.                  Passport number, where and when issued: (where applicable):                                         vi.                  Number & date of birth of children:                                                                   vii.                  Present Appointment, Status and Salary:                                                                  viii.                  Current address and Telephone No.:                                                                      ix.                  Permanent home address:                                                                               x.                  Educational Institutions attended with dates                                                                xi.                  Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates                                                   xii.                  Other Distinctions and Awards with Dates                                                               xiii.                  Work Experience outside the University System                                                    xiv.                  Work Experience in other Universities                                                           xv.                  Work Experience in Obafemi Awolowo University.                                                      xvi.                  Pharmacognosy Courses Taught.                                                                  xvii.                  Membership of Professional Bodies.                                                             xviii.                  Publications (Theses/Dissertations, Books/Monographs, Scientific Papers Published, Published Refereed Conference Proceedings, Manuscripts Accepted for Publication, Published Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings, Manuscripts Submitted for Publication, Creative Work and Technical Reports).                                                                                                                             xix.                  Papers and Works in Preparation                                                                            xx.                  Published Conference Abstracts:-                                                                         xxi.                  Professional Accomplishments.                                                                             xxii.                  Conferences Attended (state titles of papers presented, if any).                                    xxiii.                  Current Research Activities.                                                                                xxiv.                  Other Relevant Information (Services within the Department, Faculty, University and outside the University)                                                                                                                              xxv.            Co-Curricular Activities.:-                                                                                                  xxvi.           Names and addresses of three referees:      

pplicants should have done the compulsory NYSC year. Please attach photocopies of credentials. Expatriate applicants should include a letter of clearance from their present employers. Applications and Referees’ Reports should be forwarded to:

The Secretary,Department of Pharmacognosy,Faculty of Pharmacy,Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile–Ife. Applications should be received not later than Friday, 23rd November 2007. 

F.         DATE OF INTERVIEW:             The date of interview for any of the above positions will be communicated only to short listed applicants and they should be ready for immediate appointment. 

VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions in the Department of Microbiology.
A.    (i)    No. of Vacancies:    Four
       (ii)    Cadres:    (i)    Assistant Lecturer (ii)    Lecturer II    (iii)    Lecturer I
B.    Qualifications:
    Assistant Lecturer: The assistant Lecturer must have a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree of not less than aSecond Class Lower Division and a Masters degree, both in Microbiology. No work experience required but some experience will be an advantage.

Lecturer II:    The Lecturer II must have a B.Sc. (Hons) degree of not less than a Second Class Lower Division plus a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology. Experience of teaching in the University or equivalent institution will be an advantage.

Lecturer I:    Must have the qualifications quoted for Lecturer II, publications in reputable journals and longer experience of teaching in the university or equivalent institution.

C.    Salary:
    The salary and conditions of service are as obtained in the Nigerian University System.

D.    Duties:
The Lecturer will be expected to participate fully in teaching Microbiology Courses, running practical classes, grading of examination scripts, compilation of results and any other assignments that he/she may
be given by the Head of Department.

E.    Method of Application:
Candidates applying for any of the above positions are required to submit 40 typewritten copies of their applications, copies of their credentials and curriculum vitae to include:

(i)    Name (Surname first in capital letters)
(ii)    Marital Status
(iii)    Date and place of birth
(iv)    Nationality
(v)    Passport number, where and when issues
(vi)    Number and dates of birth of children
(vii)    Present appointment (if any), status and salary
(viii)    Current contact address and Telephone Number
(ix)    Permanent Home Address
(x)    Educational institutions with dates, distinctions and awards
(xi)    Work experience with dates
(xii)    Research interests and activities
(xiii)    Conferences/courses attended (state titles of papers presented, if any).
(xiv)    Publications in reputable journals.
(xv)    Services to national and international bodies
(xvi)    Names and addresses of three referees

Expatriate applicants should include a letter of clearance from their present employers.

Applications and Referee’s reports should be forwarded to:
    The Registrar
    Obafemi Awolowo University,
    Ile-Ife,
    Osun State, Nigeria.

    Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication.

F.    Date of Interview
    The date of interview will be communicated only to short-listed candidates.  Successful candidates will be expected to take up their appointments immediately.

Vacant position in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

ASSISTANT LECTURER (GEOGRAPHY)

Candidate for the position of Assistant Lecturer should have a minimum of a Master of Science degree in Geography from a recognized University; a good and practical knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) will be an added advantage.

Successful applicant will specialize in Industrial or Agricultural Geography in his / her PhD research work. He or she will also be expected to participate actively in teaching and conducting research in Geography,
and would be expected to carry out other assignments in the Department.

SALARY

Salary and conditions of service for the position above are as obtainable in the Nigerian University System.

DATE OF INTERVIEW

The date of the interview for the advertised position will be communicated to short-listed applicants shortly after the close of submission of applications.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates applying for any of the position listed above are required to submit, not later than 30 days from the first day of this advert, 35 typewritten and duly signed copies of their applications, names and addresses of three referees, detailed curriculum vitae (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses),photocopies of their credentials, and referees’ reports to: Faculty Secretary, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

For further enquiries, please contact Dr. A. Adediji, Department of Geography, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR - WEST AFRICA PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION CENTRE (WAPILC)

The OPEN SOCIETY INITIATIVE FOR WEST AFRICA (OSIWA) is seeking a dynamic individual as a PROGRAM COORDINATOR for the West Africa Public Interest Litigation Centre (WAPILC) in its Abuja, Nigeria office who will be able to advance our mission by using legal advocacy and strategic litigation
skills.
WAPILC envisions a West African community where citizens have greater access to justice through the development of effective capacities and implementable jurisprudence by means of Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
Key duties and Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will be accountable to the Executive Director of OSIWA.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, and with the guidance of the OSIWA Board of Directors , the Program Coordinator will assume an overall supervision, coordination, the day-to-day leadership and
management role of the Centre. The position of the Program Coordinator is key both in the development of the program mandate and the realization of the institutional objectives set by the OSIWA Board. S/he will assess, develop and refine the strategic direction and implementation of activities, oversee the provision of legal assistance and litigation, research, production and dissemination of resource publications.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess:
•    A post-graduate university degree in law and admittance to the bar or attorneys roll;
•    At least eight (8) years of experience litigating cases in domestic and international fora;
•    Demonstrated commitment to public interest issues in general   and extensive professional experience in the field of litigation, especially in human rights;
•    Ability to manage effectively multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;
•    Strong management, oral and written communication, and analytic skills;
•    Extraordinary initiative and creativity and meticulous attention to detail;
•    Extensive skills and high comfort level with computer research, database management and word processing;
•    Complete fluency in English and French;
Additional Requirements
•    Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with officials  at all levels, contacts, and the general public;
•    Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential matters;
•    Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions and guide projects effectively and efficiently;
•    Ability to assume ultimate responsibility, work with grace under pressure and transmit that composure to others;
•    Be confident, energetic, humorous, accessible, flexible, decisive and supportive;
•    Ability and volition to work extended hours and undertake regional travel;
•    Demonstrated ability to write concise, analytical and well-argued reports;

Please apply preferably electronically by October 31, 2007 by sending a letter of interest, resume (English and French), and list of referees (03) to: mgueye@osiwa.org
Only short listed applicants will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us by November 15, 2007, please consider your application was not successful.
Additional information about the Open Society Initiative for West Africa can be found at www.osiwa.org