Director of Administration at National Hospital Abuja

National Hospital Abuja was originally designed to cater for the needs of women and children in Nigeria and the West African sub-region with a view to reduce morbidity and mortality rates, and to carry out extensive research into the peculiar causes of women and children- related diseases in Africa.

However, in order for the vast majority of Nigerians to benefit from the services and modern equipment in the Hospital, the scope of its operation was expanded to accomodate male patients. Initially christened ‘National Hospital For Women And Children’, the National Hospital, Abuja’ came into effect from 10 May 2000.

The Management of National Hospital Abuja invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Director of Administration

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Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• The Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Chief Medical Director for day- to-day general administration of the Hospital.
• He shall be the Chief Administrative adviser to the Chief Medical Director and Secretary to the Board of Management.
• In addition, the Director of Administration shall:
  • Take charge of the Department responsible for administration;
  • Participate in formulation, execution and review of policies as directed by the Chief Medical Director and/or the Board;
  • Coordinating the activities of support Departments in the Hospital;
  • Conduct the correspondence of the Board and keep the records of the Hospital;
  • Perform other functions as the Board or the Chief Medical Director, may from time to time assign to him/her.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good first degree in Humanities or Social Sciences, Hospital/Health Services Management from a recognized University;
• Candidate must have not less than Twenty (20) years of post-qualification cognate experience in the Administrative cadre in a Government establishment;
• Candidates must not be below Directorate Cadre in a Government establishment;
• Possession of Master's Degree or any other relevant higher degrees would be an added advantage;
• Fellow or Associate of the Institute of Health Services Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage;
• Candidate must be ICT compliant;
• Working experience in a Hospital is an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Salary and conditions of service shall be in accordance with the Public Service salary structure for this category of officers.

Tenure:

• The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served as a Director in any other organization in the Public Service, provided the officer does not attain the mandatory retirement age of Sixty (60) years or thirty-Five (35) years of service (whichever comes first) and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are to forward Fifteen (15) copies of their application accompanied with photocopies of their credentials and Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following:

• Full Name
• Place and date of birth
• Home address
• Contact address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic Qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience
• The Curriculum Vitae must include the Names and Address of Three (3) Referees, one of whom must be within the rank of Directorate Cadre.

The application and attachment should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of Director of Administration" at the top left-hand corner to:
The Chief Medical Director,
National Hospital Abuja,
PMB 425, Garki,
Abuja FCT, Nigeria.

Note: Recommendation letters from the Referees should be sent directly to the above address by the Referee.