Director, Medical Services at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida

Federal Polytechnic Bida was established in 1977 following a decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria to move the institution to Bida. Before then, it was Federal College of Technology, Kano.

The first academic session started in April, 1978 with the population of 211 students and 11 senior staff, 33 junior staff. Federal Polytechnic, Bida is a Federal Government tertiary institution situated in Bida, Niger State, Nigeria. Currently, there are seven faculties in the institution.

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

Job Title: Director, Medical Services

Location: Niger

Duties

• Taking overall charge of the Medical Centre
• Coordinating the work and activities of the subordinate staff of the Medical Centre
• Responsible for the Rector for the smooth running of the Medical Centre
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Rector.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants should possess an MBBS and be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria with 18 years post-qualification cognate experience, or a candidate with a post-graduate medical qualification in Medicine with at least 15 years post-qualification cognate experience.
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Must be able to work under pressure and meet short deadlines. Must be an individual with impeccable character.
• Must possess a practising license. Must not be more than 50 years of age at the time he/she assumes duty.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five years and no more.
• The salary for the position is consolidated while other terms and conditions of appointment are as provided by the conditions of service of the Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria and as may be determined form time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria or the Governing Council of the Polytechnic.
• The appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office, as may be approved from time to time by the Federal government.

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interest and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the following order:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• State of Origin/Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Current Postal Address
• E-Mail Address and Phone Number
• Marital Status
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional bodies with dates
• Present employer
• Positions held and dates
• Extra-curricular activities
• A statement of his or her own vision for the Polytechnic in the 21st Century.
• Names and addresses of three referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academics, managerial, leadership capabilities, and their notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the post of Director, Medical Services" to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Bida,
P. M. B. 55,
Niger State.