Director of Administration at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu (FNHE)

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu (FNHE) was initially established in 1962 as an Outpatient Unit located at the blood bank of General Hospital Enugu. Shortly after the Biafran-Nigerian Civil War in 1970, the hospital was later moved to a private facility and subsequently to its current site at Chime Avenue, New Haven, Enugu. The hospital was taken over by the Federal Government in 1995 from the State Government and it provides mental health services to people of South-East, some parts of South-South and North-Central Geopolitical Zones.

We aim to be the best team of mental health care providers, committed to high ethical standard, reducing psychiatric morbidity, disability, stigma, increase in community awareness and participation in the management of psychiatric disorders in Nigeria.

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

Job Title: Director of Administration

Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• The Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Medical Director for the day-to-day general administration of the Hospital.
• He shall be the Chief Administrative Adviser to the Medical Director 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 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 Medical Director, may from time to time assign to him/her.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good First Degree in Humanities or Social Sciences, Hospital / Health Services Management from a recognized University
• 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 Master's Degree or any relevant higher Degrees would be an added advantage.
• Fellow or Associate of the Institute of Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage. Candidate must be ICT compliant.
• Working experience in a hospital is an added advantage.

Tenure

• The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served as Director in any other organisation 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.

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
19th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of their Applications accompanied by 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
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience
• Extracurricular activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be within the rank of Directorate cadre.

The Application Letters and attachment should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the post of Director of Administration" at the top left hand corner of the envelope to:
The Medical Director,
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu,
Ituku Street, Upper Chime,
New Haven, Enugu State.

Note: Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referees.