Lecturer II at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) - 26 Openings

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo is a world-class specialized University that will train and produce high-quality healthcare professionals that will contribute to the development of the health sector in Nigeria, and the University will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for research and teaching. It will be the first of its kind to be established by the Federal Government after realizing that the number of healthcare professionals in the country is grossly inadequate for the populace.

It has been estimated that it will take the country 120 years to produce the number of doctors required to meet the needs of the nation based on the available universities offering medicine in Nigeria. Therefore, by establishing the University the country will be heading towards solving its healthcare challenges within a few years.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lecturer II

Location: Otukpo, Benue
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 26 Openings

Job Description
We require Lecturers who can teach in the following Departments:

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Pharmacy
• Nursing Science
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Haematology
• Microbiology and Parasitology
• Pathology
• Chemical Pathology
• Pharmacology & Therapeutics
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Community Medicine
• Urology
• Family Medicine
• Anaesthesiology
• Radiology
• Orthopedaedics and Trauma
• Ophthalmology
• Psychiatry
• Oto-rhyno-laryngology
• Bioinformatics.

Requirements

• The candidate mustbe a fresh Ph.D. holder from a recognized University or Master's degree plus three (3) years post qualification teaching and research experience and, at least, two (2) Journal publications with evidence of Ph.D. registration.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is mandatory requirement.
• The candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II in the medical-related field must possess MBBS.
• The part II of the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward soft copies of their Applications and Credentials to: registrar@fuhso.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
And
Forward five (5) hard copies each of their Applications, Credentials and supporting Documents such as Curriculum Vitae under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked with the post applied to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Otukpo,
P.M.B 145,
Otukpo, Benue State.

Curriculum Vitaes must be prepared following the format indicated below:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present Postal Address / GSM Number / E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institution Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates; (enclose photocopies of certificates)
• Working Experience including full details of former and present Post(s) including Community Service where applicable
• List of Publications where applicable
• Honours / Distinctions
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Position Applied for
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees
• NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption certificate
• Any other relevant information.

Note: Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under confidential cover directly to the Registrar.