Head of Administration at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar

The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Calabar, established in 1903 as the Calabar Lunatic Asylum, is distinguished as Nigeria's oldest Mental Health Institution. It has been providing mental health care services for over a century.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Administration

Location: Calabar, Cross River

Job Summary

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good first degree in Humanities or Social Sciences, Hospital / Health Services Management from a recognized University.
• Working experience in a hospital is an added advantage.
• Candidates must have not less than twenty (20) years of post-qualification cognate experience in the administrative cadre in a government establishment.
• Candidate must not be less than a Directorate Cadre in a government establishment.
• Possession of a Master's Degree or any other relevant higher degree would be an added advantage.
• Fellow or Associate of the Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria (HSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.
• Candidate must be ICT compliant.

Responsibilities
In addition, the Head of Administration shall:

• Take charge of the Department responsible for Administration;
• Participate in formulation, execution and review of policies as directed by the Medical Director / the Board;
• Coordinating 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 to him/her.

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

• The Head 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 retirement 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.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are to forward fifteen (15) 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
• Nationality
• Marital status
• Institution attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience
• Extra-curricular activities
• Referees

The application and the attachment should be in a sealed envelope marked
'Application for the Post of Head of Administration' at the top left-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Medical Director
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital,
Calabar,
Cross River State.

Note

• The Curriculum Vitae must include the names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom must be within the rank of the Directorate cadre.
• Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referee.