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

The University of Jos, a comprehensive public institution which started as the Jos Campus of the University of Ibadan in 1971, became a full-fledged University in 1975. The University which is situated in Jos, capital of Plateau State, a city of serene environment with near temperate climate in Nigeria is very conducive for learning and research. The vision of the University is to be a globally rated university providing an excellent educational experience with high impact on the society. The University of Jos has contributed a lot to research and development of the needs of the community, solving various scientific, technological, environmental, sociocultural, economic and other problems of the society.

In the four decades of its existence, the University has built a reputation as one of the top-ranking research institutions in Africa; an effort which has made it to win many international awards the latest being the World Bank African Centre for Excellence in Phytomedicine Research and Development. The University has collaboration with many national and international institutions. It has strong undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in 17 Faculties with a population of 45,287 full time Undergraduate students, 806 Postgraduate Diploma students, 6,846 MSc students and 1,060 full time PhD students. The University has a full-time academic staff strength of 1,653, senior technical staff of 216, senior administrative staff of 1,544, and junior staff of 604.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Director of Health Service

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

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 Closing Date
3rd March, 2025.

Method of Application
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.