Director of Health Service at the University of Jos (UNIJOS)

Job Title: Director of Health Service

Job Summary

• The Director of Health Services is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration, co-ordination and coordination of the University Health Services.
• He/She is also responsible for coordinating the treatment of members of staff and their families as well as the students of the University.

Qualification and Experience
Prospective candidates should possess the following:

• M.B.B.S., Degree or equivalent medical degree plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
• Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent. 3. In addition, he/she must be duly registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience in clinical medicine and public health work in comparable health institution
• Applicants must be ICT compliant.
• Candidates should not be older than sixty (60) years on assumption of duty.
• Qualification in Public Health and Family Medicine and a higher degree may be of additional advantage.

Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Director, Medical Services of Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the University of Jos Governing Council. Some of the conditions of service are stipulated in the Regulations Governing the Conditions of Service of Senior Staff of the University of Jos.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 3rd March, 2025. Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (20) copies of their typed Applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of Credentials duly signed and dated. The Curriculum Vitae should at least, include these details:

• Name (surname first),
• Date and place of birth,
• Nationality,
• Marital status,
• Current and permanent home address,
• Educational institutions attended (and qualifications) with dates,
• Working experience,
• Present post and salary,
• Candidates should also include the names and addresses of three (3) referees who must be in a position to attest to the applicant’s character, professional and administrative abilities.

Applications should be addressed and submitted under confidential cover in a sealed enveloped marked “Application for the Post of Director of Health Service” to:
The Registrar,
University of Jos, P.M.B. 2084,
Jos, Plateau State,
Post Code 930001 Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should request their referees to send the confidential reports in a sealed envelope marked “Post of Director of Health Service: Referees Report” at the top left-hand corner directly to the Registrar.
• Candidates should note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications and referees’ reports should reach the Registrar no later than the application closing date.