About this role
Higher Library Officer
Location: Gaya, Kano
The Gaya Polytechnic was established in 2025 by His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the second Polytechnic in Kano being a forward-looking institution committed to excellence in technical and vocational education, conceived to offer innovative and industry-driven programmes. The Polytechnic is dedicated to producing graduates equipped with employable skills that align with current global trends and emerging technological demands. As we work to build a dynamic learning environment anchored in creativity, competence and modern best practices, we seek passionate professionals eager to contribute to our mission of shaping a skilled and globally competitive workforce. In this vein, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Higher Library Officer
Location: Gaya, Kano
Requirements: Candidate must possess a National Diploma at credit level in library & information science/technology plus NYSC discharged/exemption certificate or a national diploma in library & information science/technology with at least 6 years post qualification cognate experience.
Additional Information: Candidates must have evidence of registration with any relevant professional bodies and be computer literate; Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted; Applicants who are applying to join the Public Service for the first time MUST be less than fifty (50) years of age at the time of resumption of duty.
Grade CONTEDISS 08. Note: Applicants must clearly state the position and the Department they are applying for in their application letter. Please note that late applications will not be entertained, and only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. This advertisement cancels and supersedes the earlier circular No.1/2026 with reference HCS/MIS/S/359/V.1/5 dated 26th January, 2026, issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service seeking deployment of Staff to the newly established Polytechnic.