Provost at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also, we are consistently committed to high standards, continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, we are consistently committed to high standards, continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Provost

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• Are you a transformative leader ready to shape the future of nursing education?
• We are seeking an exceptional Provost to serve as the Chief Academic Officer of our Nursing College—an individual who embodies innovation, academic excellence, and visionary leadership.
• Join an institution committed to raising the next generation of outstanding nurses and midwives.

About the Role

• The Provost will provide strategic oversight for all academic programs, faculty development, accreditation processes, and institutional advancement.
• This role demands a forward-thinking leader who can inspire excellence, champion growth, and foster a thriving learning environment.

Key Responsibilities
As Provost, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for developing and implementing academic programs aligned with institutional mission
• Drive excellence in teaching, researchand clinical education
• Lead faculty recruitment, retention, mentorshipand development
• Ensure program alignment with regulatory bodies and institutional priorities
• Oversee accreditation, compliance and quality assurance processes
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership development
• Enhance student engagement, performance, and retention
• Represent the institution professionally at external forums and build key stakeholder relationships
• Manage academic budgets and ensure resource optimization
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion innovation across all academic units

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Midwife with a minimum Second Class Honours in Nursing
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field (from a recognized institution)
• Teaching qualification (PGDE / Diploma in Education or Nurse/Midwife Educator)
• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria license
• Minimum 15 years cognate teaching/working experience, including 2 years in a managerial role
• Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field (required)
• Strong background in academic leadership within a nursing institution
• Proven success in curriculum development, program evaluation and accreditation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and academic excellence
• Strong record of scholarly work, researchand professional contributions
• Ability to lead change, drive strategyand manage complex academic environments

Why Join Us?

• Step into a leadership role that truly rewards your expertise and vision.
• Competitive executive remuneration package
• Access to modern facilities and institutional resources
• Opportunities for national and international representation
• Supportive and innovation-driven academic environment
• Robust professional development and research support
• Stable administrative structure with strong governance
• Opportunity to shape the future of nursing education at a high-impact level

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2025.