Opportunities at The American University of Nigeria, Yola, January 2019

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world. The American University of Nigeria, Yola is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Sound Operation Assistant (SOA) Location: Yola, Adamawa Department: University Events & Ceremonies Job Description

• We are seeking for a Sound Operation Assistant. This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

• The Sound Operation Assistant shall work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Audiovisual & Technical Services in assisting the Senior Director of University Events & Ceremonies in the planning and management of all university events and ceremonies and all other events as may be requested by other departments.
• He/she will assist in the implementation of AUN sound (audio) programs by providing audio-visual support to faculty and students using available resources in accordance with the policies and procedures of the university.

• A Bachelor's degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or vocational qualification in related subjects such as sound technology, sound engineering, physics, electrical engineering and media/sound production.
• Three to Five years’ experience in sound technology management
• Ability to communicate in English
• Great ability and willingness to work under stress and extended hours (including weekends/public holidays)

• Sound Operation Assistant must have technical ability and a detailed knowledge of the science of sound.
• Knowledge of word processing and other basic office applications
• General knowledge of information technology devices
• General knowledge of audiovisual equipment
• General knowledge of software packages used in the Audio-Visual Support Unit.
• Sound Technician and Operation Assistant must have specialized skills on digital sound equipment with five years practical experience.

• We are seeking for a Staff Nurse. This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

• The Staff Nurses at the AUN HC shall work with the HC team directly under the Head Nurse AUN HC to provide clinical and medical support for the doctor and to the patients at the AUN HC to ensure the Health & Wellness of students and all other members of the AUN Community. This is a full time position.

• Nursing Certificate
• Valid License to practice/Nursing registration
• One to three years of direct work experience
• Basic Nursing Ethic
• Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Flexible with time.
• Ability to learn
• Attention to detail.
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Tactfulness and professionalism.

• The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for a Consulting Physician. This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

• The AUN HC Consulting Physician is charged with the responsibility of providing medical care services at the AUN HC and shall also work in collaboration with other departments/units of the University to ensure the Health & Wellness of students and all other members of the AUN Community.

• Bachelor degree in medicine from an accredited school and license to practice medicine in Nigeria
• Fellowship in internal medicine
• Minimum ten years of direct work experience
• Work effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to be on time for appointments
• Good customer relationship and ability to create rapport with patient.
• Ability to provide 20 hours of service in a week.
• Attention to detail.
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.
• Ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, creates / implements actions plans and monitor progress towards goals.
• Ability to make clear, timely decisions.

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status