The University of Port Harcourt aims to be ranked amongst the best universities in Africa, renowned for its teaching, research, creativity and innovation. The Mission of the University of Port Harcourt is the pursuit of academic excellence, advancement of knowledge and community service through quality teaching, life-long learning, social inclusion, strengthening civil society and policy-relevant research that addresses the challenges of contemporary society. To achieve this Mission, the University is guided by the spirit of enquiry, self-reliance, fairness, and ethical and professional standards of the disciplines.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions below:

 

Job Title: Graduate Assistant

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of Second-Class Honours Upper Division or its equivalent).

 

Job Title: Lecturer II

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a PhD or its equivalent. Persons without this qualification, however, may be appointed to this post if they have adequate teaching and/or professional experience, and evidence or promise in research.

 

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree.
• Although, candidates with a First-class Bachelor’s degree who have relevant experience may also be considered.

 

Job Title: Lecturer I

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a PhD or its equivalent. Persons without this qualification, however, may be appointed to this post if they have adequate teaching and/or professional experience, and evidence or promise in research.
• In addition, an eligible candidate for this position must have served for 3 years as Lecturer II in a University or in an institution of similar status or had relevant professional experience elsewhere.

 

Job Title: Senior Assistant Technologist

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates should possess HND (minimum of Upper Credit) / B.Tech Degrees (minimum of 2.2) in a relevant field with relevant work experience.
• Plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption / Exclusion Certificate.

 

Job Title: Scientific Officer

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates should possess HND (minimum of Upper Credit) / Honours Degrees (minimum of 2.2) in the Medical or Natural Sciences from a recognized Higher Institution
• Plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption / Exclusion Certificate.

 

Job Title: Systems Analyst II / Programmer II

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates should possess HND (minimum of Upper Credit) / Honours Degrees (minimum of 2.2) in Computer Science or Information Science/Technology from a recognized Higher Institution
• Plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption / Exclusion Certificate.

 

Job Title: Higher Technical Officer I

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements
Candidate possessing any of the following qualification:

• Honours Degree (Minimum of 2.2) / HND (with at least Upper Credit) / Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Full Technological Certificate (TNC) in any Engineering / Science related field, from a recognized Higher Institution plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption / Exclusion Certificate.
• Qualifications listed for Technical Officer with at least 3 years cognate experience from a public/well established private sector as a Technical Officer.

 

Job Title: Data Processing Officer II

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) / HND (with at least Upper Credit) in Computer Science / Data Processing from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.

 

Job Title: Senior Porter

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates must possess FSLC and 3 credits in WASC/SSCE/GCE/NABTEB including English Language in a sitting.
• Ex service man with discharge certificate will be an added advantage.

 

Job Title: Driver / Mechanic

Location: Choba – Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Candidates must possess FSLC and Trade Test Grade II, III and a valid professional Driving License, with at least, 2 years driving experience.
• Possession of WASC/SSCE/GCE/NABTEB will be an added advantage.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send ten (10) copies of their Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of Certificate(s) attached to each application to:
The Registrar,
University of Port Harcourt,
PMB 5323,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Application Deadline  6th January, 2024.

Note

• Only Degrees and Certificates from Government-approved institutions will be recognized.
• Additionally, candidates are advised to request their referees to forward references on them directly and under confidential cover to the Registrar.