Director of Medical Services at the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo was established in October, 1977 with the sole mandate of training teachers for special needs education at the Primary and Secondary levels of education. The College also offers full-time, sandwich and part-time Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes, Pre-NCE and degree programmes (in affiliation with Universities).

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

Job Title: Director of Medical Services

Location: Oyo
College: Medical Centre

Job Summary

• Take charge and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Medical Centre.
• Ensure quality patient care.
• Be responsible to the provost for the smooth running of the medical centre.
• Advise on government healthcare policies as appertaining to the college.
• Provide professional advisory on procurement and deployment of medications and equipments.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the provost.

Qualifications / Requirements

• MBBS and registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, with 18 years post qualification cognate experience and post graduate medical qualifications in medicine.
• Full registration and passing the Part Fellowship of the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent in any relevant area of specialization.
• Valid Medical practice license.
• Candidates must have been a Consultant Specialist /. Chief Medical Officer for a minimum of five (5) years preferably in a public tertiary educational institution.
• Be proficient in ICT with capacity to deploy applications and packages relevant to medical service delivery.
• Possess sufficient evidence of continuous attendance of mandatory professional development.
• Persons who have been or are presently Director of Medical Services need not apply.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate must:

• Possess pleasant personality with high level of integrity and ethical standard
• Have strong leadership, exceptional communication, problem-solving, cnical risk management skills, with a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, standards and compliance requirements.
• Be able to build collaboration, be team-spirited and have drive for uncommon result delivery.
• Demonstrate high emotional intelligence and have a deep knowledge of psychology of patient, particularly students, in tertiary educational institutions.

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years commencing from the day of assumption of duty and no more, while the candidate should not be more than fifty-nine (59) years old as at the date of assumption of duty.
• The salary attached is as applicable to medical officers in the Federal Public Service. Other Conditions are as congtained in the Terms and Conditions of Service for Colleges of Education, and as may be amended from time-to-time.

Application Closing Date
6th May, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 15 hard copies of their applications, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, credentials and other supporting documents attached to each. The Curriculum Vitae should state the following information strictly in the order listed below:

• Full Name (Sumame first and in Upper Case)
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality and State of Origin
• Local Govemment of Origin
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Mobile Phone and WhatsApp Numbers
• E-mail Address
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies with Grades and Dates
• Current Occupation, Employer and Status with Dates.
• Work Experience with Dates; stating duties at each rank
• Evidence of Proficiency in ICT
• Evidence of Community Services
• Conferences and Workshops Attended for Continuous Leaming with Dates (with verifiable proof of attendance).
• Awards / Honours / Commendations Received with Dates
• Extra-cumicular Activities / Hobbies
• Names and Address of Three Referees (with phone contact and e-mail)
• In addition, candidates are to submit, also in 15 copies, their vision and mission statements of not more than two pages as a practicable agenda for their role in the governance of the College.

All applications are to be put in a securely sealed bag envelope marked "Position of Director of Medical Services" and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Special),
P.M.B. 1089, Oyo,
Oyo State.
And
Click here to apply online

Note

• Candidates should complete the online application form, submit their application letters with Curriculum Vitae and upload their credentials and other supporting documents via the link above.
• Applicants are to request their referees to send soft copies of the reference on them to: registrar@fcesoyo.edu.ng before the application closing date.
• Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.