Director of Administration / Secretary at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku/Ozalla Enugu began early in the 20th century as a standard general Hospital for Africans built by the colonial administrators.  It later metamorphosed into a general hospital on the attainment of Nigeria’s independence in the 1960’s. However, at the end of the Nigerian civil war in 1970, the then government of East Central State transformed it into a Specialist Hospital with effect from July 1, 1970. By decree number 23 of 1974, the Federal Military Government took over the hospital, but left the management in the hands of the Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

The Management of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla Enugu invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Director of Administration / Secretary

Location: Enugu

Responsibilities

• The Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Chief Medical Director for day-to-day general administration of the Hospital.
• He shall be Chief Adviser to the Chief Medical Director on general administrative matters 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 the Chief Medical Director and/or 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 Chief Medical Director, may from time to time assign to him/her.
  • The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served in any other organization in the Public Service, provided the officer has not attained 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.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate must possess a good First Degree in either Hospital / Health Services Management, Humanities or Social Sciences from a recognized University.
• Candidate must have not less than fifteen (15) years of post- qualification experience
• Candidate must be a Deputy Director (Administration) in a Government establishment for not less than two years.
• Possession of Master's Degree, PhD or any other relevant higher degree in the relevant field would be an added advantage.
• Candidate must be ICT compliant
• Candidate must be a member of the Institute of Health Services Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN)
• Working experience in a tertiary health institution is an added advantage.

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.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are to forward Twenty (20) copies of their Application Letter accompanied with photocopies of their Credentials and Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of Director of Administration' at the top left hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Chief Medical Director,
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital,
Ituku/Ozalla,
Enugu State.

Note

• The Curriculum Vitae must include the names and addresses of three (3) referees who must be in the rank of Director or its equivalent.
• Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referee.