Consultant (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi

National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi started as a Military Rehabilitation Camp for prisoners of war returning from the 2nd World War. After recognition by the Colonial Medical Services in 1945, it became a medical establishment known as Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital. In name, the hospital has undergone a metamorphosis from Igbobi Hospital to Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and now National Orthopaedic Hospital. The hospital, between 1945 and 1977, was at various times under the administration of the Federal Government and Lagos State Government. It has however remained a Federal Government health institution since 1977 to date. The hospital can accommodate up to 450 patients.

In the early days, the sphere of influence of the hospital extended to other parts of the West African Sub-region, Central Africa and Angola. During the same period, the hospital was a repository of materials and resources for students. The Hospital is on a Mission to provide effective, qualitative, affordable specialized healthcare delivery and serve as an advocacy centre for injury control and disability prevention in all areas of our specialty including training and reasearch through partnership with all our stakeholders.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)

Ref ID: CPS/006
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess an MBBS / MBch.B, Part II Final Examinations Certificate of the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Surgeons or its equivalent in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
• Candidate must also possess the NYSC Discharge Certificate and a Current Practicing Licence.
• Post - Fellowship experience in Microvacular Surgery would be an added advantage.

Salary

• CONMESS 6

Condition of Service

• The conditions of service including the fringe benefits are as applicable in the Federal Public Service.

Application Closing Date
Monday, 23rd March, 2026.