Director, Health Services at Sokoto State University

Sokoto State University, established in 2009, is a conventional degree awarding Institution whose motto “It All Begins Here" depicts the historic leadership of its locale in the promotion of knowledge and scholarship. The vision of the University is to become a world-class Institution that produces globally competitive graduates who can advance economic development and are prepared to meet the challenges of contemporary realities.

In keeping with the provision of the Sokoto State University Law (2009), as amended, the Governing Council invites applications from suitably qualified academics with cognate experience in University teaching and administration to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Health Services

Location: Sokoto

Job Description

• The Director, Health Services is the Head of the Department of Health Services.
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for running the affairs of the Department. 
• He/she performs such other functions as prescribed by the University Schedules of Duty and other extant regulations.

Requirements

Candidates seeking to apply for the post of Director, Health Services at the University must strictly satisfy the following conditions:

• He/she must possess a good MBBS Degree or any other equivalent degree from a recognized institution, plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of exemption.
• The candidate must be proficient in the use of Information and Communication Technology.
• The candidate must also possess a professionally recognized certificate with a current practicing license. In addition, the candidate must have at least ten (10) years of relevant working experience in a senior management position, preferably in a public health institution.
• He/she must show evidence of management and leadership passion and drive in previous positions, and must possess excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• He/she must exhibit the ability to be a team leader with clear mentorship skills, and should not be older than sixty (60) years.
• He/she must have strong physical and mental ability to discharge their duties.

The Tenure:

• The Director, Health Services shall hold office for a term of two (2) years.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and conditions of service for the posts shall be as prescribed by the extant laws of the University and  as may be determined by the government and the Governing Council from time to time.

Application Closing Date
26th March. 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter (30 copies), accompanied by 30 copies of the candidate's detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). The CV must contain among others, the following:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• State of Origin
• Qualification
• Statement of working experience
• Membership of professional bodies
• Relevant information
• A statement of the candidate's Vision for the Sokoto State University in the 21st century of not more than 1000 words (30 copies).
• In the case of a nominated or searched candidate", the CV must be accompanied by a letter of consent from the candidate.
• Each candidate must have three (3) referees who should be in a position to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic standard, managerial capacity and moral uprightness.

All hard copy applications are to be forwarded under confidential cover in an envelope marked at the upper left hand corner "Director, Health Services" to reach:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Sokoto State University,
Sokoto State.

The electronic copy should be sent to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Each candidate must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the candidate to forward referee's reports directly to the REGISTRAR under confidential cover.
• All shortlisted candidates will be required to make themselves available for interaction with the Joint Council/Senate Selection Board.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.