Director of Administration at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta

The Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta is more than a 1000-bedded regional specialist hospital which came into existence on 21st April, 1993 with a philosophy of excellence in the provision of medical services to the gateway state of Ogun and other neighbouring states and nations.

However, over the recent years, the scope of this philosophy has gradually expanded to further encompass excellence in training and research, so that today we can rightly say that the hospital stands on a tripod of excellence in research, training and health care service delivery. Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta is widely recognized for its exceptional healthcare services, advanced facilities, and highly competent medical staff. Patients can trust that they will receive top-notch quality care at this esteemed institution.

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Administration

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Roles / Duties and Obligations

• The Director of Administration is responsible to the Medical Director for day-to-day general administration of the Hospital.
• He/She shall be the Chief Administrative Adviser to the Medical Director and Secretary to the Board of Management.

In addition, the Director of Administration shall:

• Take charge of the Department responsible for Administration
• Participate in formulation, execution and review of policies as directed by Medical Director and the Board
• Coordinate the activities of Support Departments in the Hospital
• Conduct the correspondence of the Board and keep the records of the Hospital
• Perform such other functions as the Board or the Medical Director may from time to time assign him or her.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a good First Degree in either Hospital/Health Services Management or the Humanities or Social Sciences from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• Candidate must have not less than twenty (20) years of post-qualification working experience in a government establishment.
• Candidate must be in the Directorate Cadre in a government establishment.
• Possession of a Master's Degree or any relevant higher degree would be an added advantage.
• Fellow or Associate of the Institute of Health Services Administration of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage (where applicable).
• Candidate must be ICT compliant.
• Working experience in a hospital is an added advantage (where applicable).
• All relevant documents must be attached.

Tenure

• The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served as a Director in any other organization in the Public Service, provided the Officer does not attain the mandatory age of Sixty (60) years or Thirty-five (35) years of service (whichever comes first) and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

Salary and Conditions of Service
Salary and conditions shall be in accordance with the Public Service Salary Structure for this category of Officer.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their Applications accompanied by photocopies of their credentials and their Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following:

• Full name
• Place and Date of birth
• Home Address
• Contact address
• Nationality
• Marital status
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience
• Present employment indicating present status and salary
• Extra curricular activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be within the rank of Directorate Cadre.

The application letters and attachment should be addressed and sent in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the post of Director of Administration" at the top left-hand corner to:
The Director,
Hospital Services,
6th Floor, Room 603,
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare,
Federal Secretariat - Phase (1), Abuja.

Note: Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referees.