Associate Professor (Orthopaedics and Trauma) at Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO)

Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) stands as a beacon of academic excellence, a world-class specialized institution devoted to the training and production of highly skilled healthcare professionals who will play a pivotal role in transforming Nigeria’s health sector and contributing to global medical advancement. At FUHSO, we believe that the future of healthcare rests on the quality of professionals who are not only well-trained but also equipped with the right values, critical thinking abilities, and innovative spirit to address the complex challenges of modern medicine. To this end, we have invested in state-of-the-art facilities, modern laboratories, advanced ICT-driven classrooms, and cutting-edge research centers that provide our students and staff with the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

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

Job Title: Associate Professor (Orthopaedics and Trauma)

Location: Otukpo, Benue
College: Medicine
Faculty: Clinical Sciences
Department: Orthopaedics and Trauma

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a Reader or Senior Lecturer with a Ph.D. degree or its equivalence in relevant field and evidence of outstanding and continuing achievement/teaching experience in a University.
• Fifteen (15) publications in reputable international and national journals.
• Ability to supervise a minimum of one Masters or Ph.D. student.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is mandatory requirement.
• The candidate applying for the position of Associate Professor/Reader in the medical related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2025.

Method of Application
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
Candidates should also submit 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 for to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO),
Otukpo,
P.M.B 145, Otukpo,
Benue State.

The Curriculum vitae must be prepared following the format indicated below:

• Full Name (Sumame 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:
• Number and Ages of Children (if any):
• Educational Institution Attended with Dates:
• Marital Status:
• 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.