Registrar at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO)

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) 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.

The Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo announces that the post of Registrar of the University will become vacant on 12th May, 2025. The Governing Council has therefore, in the exercise of its powers, as enshrined in the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo Establishment Act, 2022, decided to commence the process to fill this vacancy. 

Consequently, the Governing Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Otukpo, Benue

The Position

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day general administrative work of the University. 
• The Registrar shall also be the Secretary to Council, the Senate, Convocation and Congregation of the University and shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by Council and the Vice-Chancellor. 
• The successful candidate will be required, among other things, to train, give good professional leadership to administrative staff to ensure efficient and effective professional administrative performance.

Qualifications and Experience
The Candidate:

• Must possess at least a Second Class Lower Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities from a recognized University
• Must have at least, a minimum of 15 years cognate working experience in a University Administration.
• Must be serving officer not below the rank of Deputy Registrar in a
• recognized University
• Must not be above the age of sixty (60) years on 12th May, 2025
• Be a member of at least one relevant professional body e.g. ANUPA, IPMD, NIM, etc.
• Be of good health, sound judgment, pleasant disposition, and unassailable integrity; and,
• Possession of higher degree(s) in relevant programme and proficiency in ICT will be an added advantage.

Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years only. Salary and other benefits shall be as approved by the Federal Government and the Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of their typed applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of credentials duly signed and dated. The Curriculum Vitae should at least, include these details:

• Name (Surname First)
• Date and Place of Birth, Nationality
• Marital Status
• Current and Permanent Home Address
• Educational Institutions Attended (and Qualifications) with Dates
• Working Experience
• Present Post and Salary.

The applications should bear "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF REGISTRAR" and submitted under confidential cover directly to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO),
P.M.B 145,
Otukpo, Benue State.

Note

• Candidates should request their referees to send the confidential reports in a sealed envelope marked Post of REGISTRAR: "Referees Report" at the top left hand corner of the envelope and sent to the address above.
• Candidates should also include the names and addresses of three (3) referees who must be in a position to attest to the applicant's character, professional and administrative abilities.
• Applications and referees report should reach the Vice-Chancellor before the deadline.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection interview.