Nigerian Navy (NN) Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29 Special Enlistment

The Nigerian Navy (NN) is a branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is among the largest navies on the African continent, consisting of several thousand personnel, including those of the Coast Guard.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for:

Title: Nigerian Navy (NN) Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29 Special Enlistment

Location: Nigeria

Departments and Entry Requirements

Medical
The following medical fields with requisite entry qualifications are available:

Medical Officer / Dental Surgeon:

• MBBS or MBBCh and BDS for medical doctors and dental surgeons respectively. All must be fully registered by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and possess a current practicing license.

Pharmacy:

• B.Pharm/Doctor Pharmacy degree and full registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria as well as have a current practicing license.

Medical Lab Science:

• BMLS and be fully registered with the Medical Laboratory Scientist Council of Nigeria as well as possess a current practicing license.

Radiographer:

• BSc in Radiography with current practicing license.

Physiotherapy:

• B.Physiotherapy or BMR (Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation). Must be registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB) and possess a current practicing license.

Optometry:

• Doctor of Optometry. Must be fully registered optometrist, dispensing optician by the Optical Council of Nigeria and have a current practicing license.

Medical Records/Health Information Management:

• BSc/HND required with current practicing license.

Clinical Psychology:

• BSc in Clinical Psychology and Applied Psychology, with current practicing license.

Biomedical Engineer:

• BSc/HND in Biomedical Engineering with current practicing license.

Public Health Officer:

• BSc/HND in either Environmental Health or Community Health Information and Education. Must be fully registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registrations Council of Nigeria (EHORCON) and possess a current practicing license.

General Nursing / Midwife:

• B.NSC RN and RM with current practicing license.
• Post basic qualification in any of the following fields will be an added advantage:
  • Accident and Emergency Nurse.
  • Intensive Care Unit Nurse.
  • Peri-Operative Nurse.
  • Ophthalmic Nurse.
  • Dialysis / Renal Nurse.

Social Welfare Officer / Nutritionist:

• BSc, practicing license from relevant regulatory bodies, registered member of the professional board.

Occupational Therapist:

• BSc, practicing license from relevant regulatory bodies, registered member of the professional board.

Engineering

• B.Sc or B Eng qualifications in the following fields:
  • Control Engineering.
  • Naval Architecture/Ship Design.
  • Marine Engineering (Mechanical). d. Marine Engineering (Electrical).
  • Mechatronics Engineering.
• Membership of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) will be an added advantage.

Information and Communication Technology

• B.Sc/ B.Tech/ B.Eng in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Priority will be given to candidates with relevant qualifications in:
  • Networking and Network Administration.
  • Programming and Software Development.
  • Server and Database Administration.
  • Cyber Security.
  • Computer Forensics/Digital Investigation.
  • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
• Certification in relevant fields will be an added advantage.

Legal Service

• LLB and BL. LLM in International Maritime Law, International Law or Forensic Law is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2024.