Director of Works and Maintenance at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Nigeria, is the first specialized University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria with the mandate to advance high level excellence through teaching, innovative research, and service delivery in all health sciences disciplines.

The Governing Council and Management of the University invite suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates with sufficient academic, administrative, and cognate experiences to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Works and Maintenance

Location: Laje Road, Ondo City, Ondo

Job Summary 

• The successful candidate shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and control of the Division of Works and Maintenance Services.

Responsibilities
Among other functions:

• The Director of Works and Maintenance will coordinate and assist in the preparation of and implementation of capital projects as well as coordinate the planning and scheduling of all maintenance works.
• The candidate who is expected to be focused and proactive will lead a team of other professionals in the discharge of the above functions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a First Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical/Engineering, Architecture or Building.
• Possession of Professional qualification of the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) is mandatory.
• At least 18 years post qualification experience in a university or an institution of Higher Learning. Similar experience in other government establishments would be acceptable, provided the last 5 years have been in upper management position.

Remuneration

• Basic salary on the scale (CONTISS 15 (N2,232,199.00 - N2,875,791.00) per annum).

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward 20 sets of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their vision for the position. The Curriculum Vitae should contain, among other things, the following:

• Full name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Email Address
• Sex
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of Children
• Permanent Home Address
• Phone Numbers (Active Lines)
• Degrees (including dates/class and institutions) and/or any other qualifications and distinctions (Photocopies of Certificates to be attached!
• Statement of Experience including full details of former and present posts.
• List of Publications (Where applicable)
• Current Research (Where applicable)
• Other Activities outside Current Employment
• NYSC Certificate or NYSC Exemption Certificate
• One-page statement of the candidate's vision for the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, as a 21st century University.
• Extra-Curricular activities
• Proposed Date of Availability for Duties, if appointed
• Health Status (Indicate if you have any physical/mental challenge)
• Any other relevant information.
• Signature and Date.

All Applications should be sent to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Medical Sciences,
Laje Road, Ondo City,
Ondo State.

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the address above.
• Please note that one of your referees must be your current employer or immediate past employer.
• All applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked.