How to Apply for Vacancies at University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
The University of UYO has its recruitment application open for interested and qualified candidates fill various vacancies in the institution. University of Uyo (UNIUYO) is located in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). On October 1st, 1991 the Federal government of Nigeria established it as a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo.
The university inherited students, staff, academic programmes and the entire facilities of the erstwhile University of Cross River State established by Cross River State in 1983. Academic activities commenced during the 1991/92 academic session. UNIUYO has 12 faculties,the postgraduate school and the school of continuing Education.
This blog post will guide you on the general requirements, eligibility, form, and how to apply for vacancies at university of Uyo (UNIUYO).
We are receiving applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Director of Physical Planning
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Requirements
- At least a good Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying not below Second Class Honours Lower Division, from a recognized institution;
- Evidence of registration with the relevant professional bodies;
- Ability to perform within the University System;
- At least 20 years post-qualification cognate experience in Physical Planning for Engineers, Planners and Quantity Surveyors or 17 years for Architects;
- Ability to give direction to the complementary functions of the entire arms of the Physical Planning Directorate;
- A good and practical knowledge of Computer applications;
The right candidate can also be a professionally qualified and experienced officer not below the rank of a Deputy Director of Physical Planning with at least 4 years’ experience on the post.
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Salary and Conditions of Service
- Salary: CONTISS 15
- Condition of Service: The conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University system, the public service of Nigeria and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council. The appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
Job Title: Director of Information Communication & Technology
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Requirements
- To qualify for appointment, the candidate must possess a University Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional qualification plus 18 years relevant post qualification experience.
- Registration with appropriate professional bodies shall be required.
Salary and Conditions of Service
- Salary: CONTISS 15
- Condition of Service: Conditions of service are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University system. A University Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional qualification plus 18 years relevant post qualification experience.
Job Title: Director of Health Services
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Qualifications and Experience
The right Candidate for the job must possess:
- A good Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine / Surgery (MBBS, MBBCh, MBChB, MD) with evidence of full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- At least twelve (12) years post-qualification professional cognate experience and must have spent at least three (3) years on the post of Chief Medical Officer or Chief Consultant, Special Grade I;
- Ability to perform within the University System;
- A good and practical knowledge of computer application
- A person of proven integrity.
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Salary and Conditions of Service
Salary:
- N4,058,262.00 – N5,316,520.00 / Annum (CONTISS 15)
Conditions of Service:
- The Conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University system, the public Service of Nigeria and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
- The appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
Job Title: Director of Procurement
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Qualifications and Experience
The right Candidate for the job must possess:
- A good Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply / Business Administration / Statistics / Financial Studies / Law / Computer Sciences / Accounting / Economics / Engineering / Architecture / Technology / Marketing / Insurance / Quantity Survey / Entrepreneurship and Capital Market and other relevant disciplines;
- At least twenty-one (21) years cognate experience; and 15 years post- qualification professional cognate experience and must have spent at least five (5) years on the post of Deputy Director (Procurement);
- Ability to perform within the University System;
- A good and practical knowledge of computer application;
- A person of proven integrity.
Salary and Conditions of Services
Salary:
- N4,058,262.00 – N5,316,520.00 / Annum (CONTISS 15)
Conditions of Service:
- The Conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University system, the public Service of Nigeria and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
- The appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
Job Title: Director of Works
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Qualifications and Experience
The right Candidate for the job must possess:
- At least a good Bachelor’s Degree not below Second Class Honours Lower Division in any field of Engineering from a recognized institution;
- Ability to perform within the University System;
- Evidence of registration with COREN;
- Ability to perform within the University System
- At least 20 years post-qualification cognate experience, most of which preferably should be in engineering services relevant to a University Works Department;
- Ability to give direction to the complementary functions of the entire arms of the Works Department;
- A good and practical knowledge of Computer applications
- Must be a person of proven integrity.
Salary and Conditions of Service
Salary:
- N4,052,262.00 – N5,316,520.00 / Annum (CONTISS 15)
Conditions of Service:
- The conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University System and in the Public Service of Nigeria and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
- The appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be specified on his letter of appointment.
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Responsibilities
- The Bursar shall be 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.
Requirements
Applicant must possess the following:
- A good honours Degree in Accounting or Economics from a recognized University as well as professionally recognized Accountancy qualifications, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CNA, ACMA, CPA. Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage.
- In addition, applicant should have at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience and must have been a Deputy Bursar with experience, preferably in a University or similar institution.
The Person:
- Applicant for the post of Bursar, who should not be above sixty (60) years of age must exhibit a considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial and human resources management.
- He/she must be Information Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and must be conversant with current trends in International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS).
- In addition, interested applicants are required to write in not more than five hundred (500) words, proposal for fund generation and management in a University.
Tenure
- The tenure of the Bursar, as a Principal Officer of the University is for a single term of five (5) years in line with the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2012.
Salary and Conditions of Service
- The successful applicant will be placed on the consolidated salary for Bursars and will enjoy all the allowances attached to the position of Principal Officers in Federal Universities in Nigeria.
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Duties
- The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, branches and extension and for providing library services for the entire University Community.
Qualification and Experience
Candidates for this post must:
- Possess a good honours Degree in Library Science from a recognized University, plus a higher degree (preferably a Ph.D) with at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, preferably in a University;
- Be professionally qualified and practicing librarians;
- Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
- Not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian;
- Be a person of proven integrity.
Tenure
- The tenure of the University Librarian, as a Principal Officer of the University, is for a single term of five (5) years.
Salary and Conditions of Service
- The successful applicant will be placed on CONUASS 7, with relevant fringe benefits and will equally enjoy the allowances normally attached to the position of principal officers in Nigerian Universities.
Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Requirements
- To qualify for appointment as the Chief Security Officer, the candidate shall possess five (5) Ordinary Level credit passes including English Language plus B.Sc/HND or its equivalent in relevant area with 18 years post qualification experience.
- Ex-security officers not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police or its equivalent in the other arms of the security service will be of advantage.
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Salary and Conditions of Service
- Salary: CONTISS 15
- Condition of Service: The conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University system and in the public service of Nigeria and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae, indicating the following:
- Full names
- Post sought
- Date and place of birth
- Nationality
- Permanent home and current contact addresses
- Marital status
- Number and ages of children
- Academic/professional qualifications (attach photocopies of all certificates)
- Previous working experience (giving duration, post held and salary), details of research work and publications (attach evidence where applicable)
- Extra-curricular activities
- Names and addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic, and/or professional reference.
All applications should be addressed and send to:
The Registrar,
University of Uyo,
P.M.B 1017, Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State.
Note
- Applicants are advised to write boldly at the left hand corner of the envelopes containing their Applications, the position to which they are responding.
- Referees should also be advised to send their reports, in confidential cover, directly to the Registrar.
- Please note that late applications will NOT be entertained.
- Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline
The management of the institution has announced 25th July, 2025 as the closing date for submission of application.