National Orthopaedic Hospital Recruits Graduate Prosthetist/Orthotist Assistant and Prosthetics/Orthotics (Teaching Assistant)

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi is located along the ever busy motorway (Ikorodu Road) in Lagos. The hospital can accommodate up to 450 patients. In the early days,the sphere of influence of the hospital extended to other parts of West African Sub-region, Central Africa and Angola.

Recent developments in Orthopaedic care include training and acquisition of capabilities in sub-specialties of Orthopaedics like Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, oncology, Spine and Paediatrics. These services are supported by the Departments of Anaesthesia, Radiology, Physiotherapy, pharmacy, dietetics, prosthetics and orthotics.

National Orthopaedic Hospital invites applications for suitably qualified candidates for the positions of:

1.) Prosthetist/Orthotist Assistant
Ref: POA/010  Salary: CONHESS 5/6

Candidates must possess a National Diploma in Prosthetics/orthotics technology or Orthopaedics Technology from a reputable Institution accredited by the MRTB and recognized by the lSPO. And must he registered with the MRTB.

2.) Prosthetics/Orthotics (Teaching Assistant)
Ref: APO/011  Salary: CONHESS 5/6

Candidates must possess a National Diploma in Prosthetics/Orthotics Technology or Orthopaedic Technology with at least Upper Credit and 'C' in the Supervised clinical Attachment Assessment from a reputable institution accredited by the ISPO. He/she must be registered with the MRTB


Condition of Service
The conditions of service including the fringe benefits are as applicable in the Federal Public Service.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward three (3 )copies of their letter of application attaching to each, photocopies of certificates and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) as follows:

1. Name in full.
2. Place and date of birth.
3. Current contact address and Telephone number.
4. Nationality.
5. Marital status.
6. Stare of Origin. (Attach Evidence)
7. Local Government of Origin.
8. Secondary and post secondary education including dates.
9. Qualifications obtained with dates,
10. Statement of experience including full details of previous and present employment.
11. Post applied for
12. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (who should either be a Solicitor, Clergy or Top Civil Servant).

NOTE: candidates for professional posts must possess Evidence of Current Practicing License.

Candidates are to please address their applications directly to:
The Medical Director,
National Orthopaedic Hospital,
P. M. B. 2009, Yaba - Lagos.

Submission
All applications should be submitted in the Office of the Head of Administration with the Reference Number written on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.