Biomedical Engineer at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Lagos

National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi started as a Military Rehabilitation Camp for prisoners of war returning from the 2nd World War. After recognition by the Colonial Medical Services in 1945, it became a medical establishment known as Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital. In name, the hospital has undergone a metamorphosis from Igbobi Hospital to Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and now National Orthopaedic Hospital. The hospital, between 1945 and 1977, was at various times under the administration of the Federal Government and Lagos State Government. It has however remained a Federal Government health institution since 1977 to date. The hospital can accommodate up to 450 patients.

In the early days, the sphere of influence of the hospital extended to other parts of the West African Sub-region, Central Africa and Angola. During the same period, the hospital was a repository of materials and resources for students. The Hospital is on a Mission to provide effective, qualitative, affordable specialized healthcare delivery and serve as an advocacy centre for injury control and disability prevention in all areas of our specialty including training and reasearch through partnership with all our stakeholders.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Biomedical Engineer

Reference Number: BE/019
Location: Igbobi, Lagos

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering from a recognized Institution
• NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate and must be registered with the relevant professional body.

Salary Grade

• CONHESS 8.

Condition of Service

• The conditions of service including the fringe benefits are as applicable in the Federal Public Service.

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit one (1) copy of their application letter, attaching photocopies of certificates (not statement of results) and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) as follows:

• Name in full
• Place and date of birth
• Current address and Telephone Number
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• State of Origin (attach evidence)
• Local Government of Origin
• Schools attended with dates plus qualifications obtained
• Post applied for
• Names, addresses and telephone numbers of Two (2) Referees (who should either be a Solicitor, Clergy or Top Civil Servant).

Candidates are to please address their applications directly to:
The Acting Medical Director,
National Orthopaedic Hospital,
Igbobi, Lagos State.

All applications should be submitted in an envelope with the reference number of the position applied for written on the top left corner of the envelope to:
The Office of the Director of Administration,
National Orthopaedic Hospital,
Igbobi, Lagos State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.