Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR): Fresh Graduates

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Procurement Officers for CONHESS 07 and CONHESS 08.

The Institue was initially known as National Institute for Medical Research. It was formally established by the Federal Military Government through the Research Institute (Establishment) order of 1977, pursuant to the National Science and Technology Development Agency Decree (No 5) of 1977.

NIMR remained the only Institute concerned with research into human Medicine until the establishment of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development in Abuja.

NIMR is a goverment parastatal under Ministry of Health. It has five research divisions, three non research divisions, several support units and research laboratories.

Vacancies exist for the following:

1.) Procurement Officer I - CONHESS 08/1

Requirements
The candidate must possess a Master Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Marketing Procurement or Purchasing and Supplies, Business Administration or other related disciplines.
Proficiency in ICT will be an added advantage.
Procurement officer would run a career from CONHESS 08 – 15 within the career progression applicable in Public Service.

2.) Procurement Officer I I - CONHES 07/2

Requirements
The candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent (HND) qualifications in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Marketing Procurement or Purchasing and Supplies, or other related disciplines.
Proficiency in I CT will be an added advantage.
Procurement officer would run a career from CONHESS 07 – 15 within the career progression applicable in Public Service

Salary Structure
Procurement Officer I CONHESS 08 Step I (N1,102,850 x N38,339.0) per annum
Procurement Officer II CONHES 07 Step 2 (N949,119.00 x N32,593) per annum

Application Deadline
13th September, 2011

Method of Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit 10 copies typewritten, detailed CV and copies of relevant credentials. The applicants should include the names and addresses of three referees who should be requested by the candidates to sent references on them under seperate confidential cover to the Director-General.
Applications with supporting documents should be addressed to:

The Director General
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
6, Edmond Crescent (Off Muritala Muhammed Way)
P.M.B. 2013, Yaba – Lagos

And should reach him on or before 13th September, 2011. Candidates are kindly requested to state their telephone numbers and email address.

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The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) - Further to the efforts of the present Administration in creating job opportunities, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for recruitment into two hundred and fifty (250) vacant positions in the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation.
Vacancy exists to fill the positions below:
1.) Principal Auditors (GL 12)
Qualifications and Functions:
Candidates applying for the position of Principal Auditor must possess the following:
A degree in accountancy from a recognized University plus at least 9 years post qualification cognate experience.
Professional qualification of any of the following accountancy bodies plus at least 3 years post qualification cognate experience:
Institute of Chartered accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) of United Kingdom.
Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPF) of United Kingdom.
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) of United Kingdom and the United States.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA) of United States.
Candidates with degrees in other social sciences and have these professional qualifications plus 3 years post qualification experience may apply.
The successful candidate shall report directly to the Assistant Chief Auditor and his/her functions shall include:
Taking charge of a unit.
Preparing audit guides.
Carrying out high-level investigations and audit enquiries, monitoring and evaluating contract performance.
Processing financial statements and Audit Reports for the certification/signature of the Auditor-General.
Issuing audit inspection reports and undertaking follow-up actions.
2.) Assistant Chief Auditors (GL 13)
Qualifications and Functions:
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Chief Auditor must possess the following:
A degree in accountancy from a recognized University plus at least 12 years post qualification cognate experience.
Professional qualification of any of the following accountancy bodies plus at least 6 years post qualification cognate experience:
Institute of Chartered accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) of United Kingdom
Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPF) of United Kingdom.
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) of United Kingdom and the United States.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA) of United States.
Candidates with degrees in other social sciences and have these professional qualifications plus 6 years post qualification experience may apply.
The successful candidate shall report directly to the Chief Auditor and his/her functions shall include:
Supervising and coordinating the activities of a number of units in a section.
Preparing reference sheets and performing other duties connected with the preparation of annual reports, statutory reports and Public Accounts Committee Matters.
Assisting in the administration of a section.

3.) Chief Auditors (GL 14)
Qualifications and Functions:
Candidates applying for the position of Chief Auditor must possess the following:
A degree in accountancy from a recognized University plus at least 15 years post qualification cognate experience.
Professional, qualification of any of the following accountancy bodies plus at least 9 years post qualification cognate experience:
Institute of Chartered accountants of Nigeria
Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) of United Kingdom.
Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPF) of United Kingdom.
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) of United Kingdom and the United States.
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA) of United States.
Candidates with degrees in other social sciences and have these professional qualifications plus 9 years post qualification experience may apply.
The successful candidate shall report to the Assistant Director and his/her functions shall include:
Taking charge of a Section at the Headquarters or heading a State Office. Copied from:
Coordinating the preparation of annual reports.
Preparing audit inspection reports (on various observations raised).
Supervising the training programmes of staff.
Reviewing the monthly progress reports and calling for explanation where targets are not met.
Preparing Audit Guides.
Salary and Conditions of Service:
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable in the respective positions in the Federal Civil Service and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria. In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules and Regulations, the successful candidates shall hold office up to the compulsory retirement age of 60 years or 35 years of service whichever is earlier. Fringe benefits include a pension scheme in consonance with the contributory pension scheme and allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Application Deadline
26th September 2011
Method of Application:
Applications should be submitted together with 35 copies of Curriculum Vitae stating:
Date of Birth,
Marital Status,
Qualification,
NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate,
Professional Experience,
State of Origin,
Names and addresses of three Referees
and photocopies of all credentials backed with such supporting documents as will assist the Commission in the comprehensive assessment of suitability of the candidate.
Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked Post of The Position You Applied For, as the case may be and addressed to:
The Chairman,
Federal Civil Service Commission,
3 Abidjan Street, Zone 3, Wuse,
PMB 17, Garki-Abuja.
Applications are to reach the above address on or before 26th September 2011. Applicants should inform their Referees to forward their Confidential Reports to the above address within the same deadline.
Only shortlisted Candidates shall be contacted.