Director, Health Services at the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu

The Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu is a Federal tertiary institution that was established in 1952 as a Centre of Excellence in Africa, The College in recent time has been re-established by Nigerian law viz Act No.8 of 2017 and granted the power to award degrees based on the urgent need to transit the programmes from HND to degree in order to enhance the career progression.

The Management and staff of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Health Services

Location: Enugu

Responsibilities

• The Director of Health Services is responsible to the Rector for the organisation and functioning of the Medical and Dental Services of the College.
• He/She is also responsible for coordinating the treatment of members of staff and their families as well as the students of the College.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prospective candidates should possess an M.B.B.S.. B.D.S. or equivalent medical degree plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
• Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent is compulsory.
• A higher degree will be an advantage.
• In addition, he/she must be duly registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and have a minimum of twenty (20) years post-qualification experience in clinical medicine and public health work in comparable degree awarding health institution.
• Applicants must be ICT compliant. In addition, there will be IT proficiency test for all applicants.
• Should not be older than sixty (60) years of age upon appointment and should be within the sixty-five (65) years retirement age at the expiration of his/her tenure.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Salary and conditions of service shall be in accordance with the Public Service salary structure for this category of Officers.

Tenure

• Successful Candidates shall hold office for a 5-year single tenure and no more.

Application Closing Date
1st April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward twenty (20) copies of their Applications accompanied with photocopies of their credentials and their Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following:

• Full Name
• Place and date of birth
• Home address
• Contact address
• State of origin
• Marital status
• Number and age of children (if any)
• Institution attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience
• Present employment indicating present status and salary
• Extra-curricular activities
• Three (3) Referees

The application and attachment should be in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of Director, Health Services" at the top left hand of the corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Rector,
Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy,
PMB 01473,
Enugu State.

Note

• The Curriculum Vitae must include the names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be a Registrar, Librarian or Director as the case may be.
• Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referees.