Principal Legal Officer at University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED)

The University of Medical Science Ondo, the third specialized medical university in Africa and Nigeria's first specialized Medical University was accredited to the National Universities Commision and established in December 2014 by a law of the Ondo State Government to encourage the advancement of learning. The mandate is to advance excellence through teaching, innovative research, and service delivery in medical and health sciences disciplines. The University has about 5000 students across its Faculties and Postgraduate School.

The Governing Council and the Management of the University invite suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates with sufficient administrative and cognate experience to apply for the position below:

Job Title: Principal Legal Officer

Location: Ondo

Qualification & Experience

• Candidates must possess a good Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) with at least Second Class (Lower Division) from a recognized University and Barrister-at-Law (B.L), and must have a minimum of nine (9) years cognate experience in a University or an institution of comparable status.

Salaries and Allowances

• Salaries and allowances are as obtainable in the Nigerian Public Universities (CONTISS 11).

Conditions of Service:

• As contained in the approved Conditions of Service for staff of the University.

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send twenty (20) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a vision statement for the position. The CV should contain the following details:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Email Address(es)
• Sex
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Permanent Home Address
• Phone Numbers (Active Lines)
• Degrees (including dates / classes and institutions) and / or any other qualifications and distinctions (Photocopies of Certificates to be attached
• Statement of Experience including former and present posts
• List of Publications (where applicable)
• Current Research (where applicable)
• Other Activities outside Current Employment
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Certificate
• One-page statement of candidate's vision for 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.
• References:
  • 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 Vice-Chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, Laje Road, Ondo at least two weeks before the expiration of the advert.
  • Please, note that one of your referees must be your current employer or immediate past employer.

All applications should be submitted under confidential cover in an envelope indicating the post applied for to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Medical Sciences,
Laje Road,
Ondo City, Ondo State.