Major Recruitment at Cross-River State Institute of Technology & Management

ITM has been established by the Cross River State Government (CRSG) of Nigeria in partnership with Highbury College Portsmouth, UK as part of a unique, transformational state wide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Ecosystem project. CRSG has appointed Highbury to manage ITM to world-class standards.

The vision is to develop a world-dass entrepreneurial polytechnic institute, the first of its kind in Nigeria. The Institute will have student success as its central mission and will focus on wealth creation, business formation/growth and employment outcomes to meet the needs of

students and the local communities of Cross River State, Nigeria and beyond.

Job Title: Lecturer - Accounting

ITM are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Accounting. The post holder will be responsible for providing the high quality teaching and learning, pastoral and academic support and course leadership that will enable the Institute to meet the corporate objectives.

Responsibilities:

•     To teach on a range of College programmes, providing high quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of individual students and groups in line with the Institute's strategic priorities and objectives.
•     To provide flexible assessment opportunities and closely plan, monitor; track and record student retention, achievement and success.
• Co-ordinate programme visits, events and any work placement activities ensuring Health and safety requirements are met.
•     To contribute to the development of new programmes.
•     To produce annual schemes of work for all subjects taught.
•     To provide innovative, high quality teaching and learning which is well planned, personalized and differentiated.
•     To make effective use of e-leaming technology within and outside of the classroom to support learning.
•     To be committed to constantly improving standards of quality and to assess these through contributions to self-assessment reports and observations of provision.
•     To work as required with students who need confidence building and personal development.
•     To provide academic and pastoral support to students.
•     Liaise with academic and support staff within the Institute
•     Act as an ambassador for the Institute in any external activities so that the Institute's reputation can be widely developed.

Essential Criteria

•     Degree in Accounting or equivalent occupational qualification.
• Experience of teaching/ training and assessing.
•     Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently with the minimum of supervision.
•     Ability to meet targets within settimescales.
•     Good verbal and written communication skills.
•     Motivated and able to motivate others.
•     Good administrative skills.
•     Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.
•     It is essential that the post holder will have well developed organizational, communication and teamwork skills. S/he will also have an ability to meet targets and deadlines.
•     Teaching qualification (Cert Ed / PGCE or equivalent).
•     Evidence of commitment to on-going professional updating and development (30hr per annum min).
•     Experience of teaching/training and assessing accounting.

Job Title: Guest House Cook

The Guest House Cook is responsible for providing an effident and effective high quality catering service in line with Institute's standard of service, hygiene, quality and presentation whilst complying with current legislation. Team working and communications within an overall approach that values people will be of key importance.

Main Duties:

•     Preparation of counters and dining areas for service.
•     Preparation and setting out ot'condiments as required.
•     Counter service as required.
•     Clearing and deaning of tables/equipment for service.
•     Qearing and deaning of dining areas & equipment as required.
•     Counter top cooking as required.
•     Filling of counter lines. .

Essential Criteria

•     Good standard of education including GCSE in Maths/English (Grades A* to C).
•     Qualification related to catering / food hygiene.
•     Evidence of commitment to self-development.
•     Experience of working in a team.
•     Experience within the catering Industry.
•     Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
•     Possess excellent customer service skills.      
•     Professional approach to work and appearance.
•     Enthusiasm and optimism.
•     Commitment to excellence.
•     Flexible attitude in the way he/she performs the job.
•     Commitment to operating in a harmonious, safe and secure environment.

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer

The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for providing a Health and Safety service for the Institute including vetting the suitability of student placements, employers' assessments and accident investigation in order to enable the ITM to meet its broad business objectives. Team working and communications within an overall approach that values people will be of key
importance.

Main Duties:

•     Ensure that all work undertaken is carried out in accordance with ITM Health and Safety requirements.
•     carry out initial and subsequent regular Health and Safety assessments of employers to ensure
• suitability of student placements and to maintain and update appropriate records (placement
• providers).
•     COnduct and review general risk assessments for ITM activities held at other premises within the community.
•     Exchange and implement all Safety, Health and Welfare requirements agreed between the ITM and other training organisations engaged in Student Placements.
•     Investigate accidents, work place related diseases or occurrences involving students undertaking work experience at employers premises.
•     Oversee arrangements for statutory examinations of ITM equipment including portable electrical appliance testing, pressurised systems and local extraction ventilation.

Essential Criteria

•     Good standard of education including GCSE in Maths/English (Grades A* to C).
•     National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent.
•     Evidence of commitment to self-developrnent.
•     Member of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH).
•     Experience of working in a similar role.
•     Excellent understanding of Health and Safety.
•     Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently with the minimum of supervision.
•     Excellent communication skills.
•     Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload.
•     Very good IT skills induding a good working knowledge of the following Microsoft applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
•     Understanding of safeguarding in the context of education.
•     Ability to work as part of a team.
•     Ability to work under pressure.
•     Professional approach to work and appearance.
•     Enthusiasm and optimism.
•     Commitment to excellence.
•     Flexible attitude in the way he/she performs the job.
•     Commitmentto operating in a harmonious, safe and secure environment.
•     A commitment to equality of opportunity and widening access to education for all.

Method of Application

To apply in the first instance.please send yourCV to: hr@crsg-itm.gov.ng
Deadline Date: 20th February 2015
The Institute reserves the right to modify the deadline date.
Start Date: ASAP

A commitment to equality of opportunity and widening access to education for all.