Medical Director (CEO) at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo

Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria was established in 1993 as one of the pioneer Federal Medical Centre in Nigeria. The hospital is located in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State which is about 48km from Akure, the state capital. The hospital serves the neighbouring states such as Kogi, Edo and Osun States.

Since its establishment it has witness tremendous growth in terms of infrastructures and personnel. It is equipped with modern laboratory and radiological diagnostic facilities including a well-equipped molecular laboratory for the diagnosis of infectious diseases like Lassa fever, COVID-19 and cholera. Federal Medical Centre, Owo is a centre of excellence in the management of infectious diseases like Lassa fever and COVID-19 disease.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Medical Director (CEO)

Location: Owo, Ondo

Responsibilities

• The Medical Director is the Head/Chief Executive Officer of the Institution. He/She is accountable to the Board of Management and the Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare.
• The Medical Director is charged with the responsibility for the execution of policies and matters affecting the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Hospital.

Requirements
Interested candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Candidates must be Medical or Dental Practitioners registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MCN) of not less than twelve (12) years Post Qualification.
• Candidates must possess a current practising license from MDCN.
• Candidates must be Fellows of either the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African Postgraduate Medical College or its equivalent register-able by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Candidates must have been Consultants for a minimum of five (05) years.
• Candidates must be medically fit (Attach Evidence).
• Candidates must be of proven good character and integrity.
• Evidence of Medical Research is an added advantage.
• Administrative qualification and experience is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a requirement.
• Attraction of funded grants by individual candidates is an added advantage.

Salary and Allowances

• Salary and Allowances will be in accordance with the Public Service Salary Structure for this category of Officer.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2025. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should address and submit Twenty (20) copies of their Application Letters and Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope to:
The Director of Administration,
Federal Medical Centre, Owo,
Michael Adekunle Ajasin Road,
P. M. B. 1053, Owo,
Ondo State, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should also enclose his/her vision statement for the Hospital in the next four (04) years in nöt more than One thousand (1000) words.
• The Curriculum Vitae must include the names and address of three (03) referees, at least one of whom must be a Senior Medical or Dental Practitioner of not less than twenty (20) years post qualification experience and who should be in a position to attest to candidate's academic, professional and managerial abilities as well as moral character and uprightness.
• Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referees.
• Candidates are to strictly abide by the contents of the advert and submit all documents to support the Curriculum Vitae (CV).