Posted on: Tue 27-10-2026

The University of Calabar came into being on the strength of Decree No. 80 of 1979. Starting academic work in 1975, the University has the object of encouraging the advancement of learning and holding out to all persons without distinction to race, creed, sex, political or religious affiliation, the opportunity of acquiring a higher and liberal education. The University seeks to promote courses of Instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning mall its branches and to make those facilities available on appropriate terms to such persons that are equipped to benefit from them.

The University of Calabar will continue to encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning and all human endeavours relating to its activities to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nigeria and to undertake other activities which are appropriate for a University of the highest standard.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Health Services

Location: Calabar, Cross River

 

Requirements

Candidates should:

• Possess a recognized Medical qualification with evidence of registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, and at least 10 years post qualification experience.
• Have a Postgraduate Medical qualification and a strong interest in general practice which will be an added advantage.
• Show evidence of administrative experience required to organize and successfully run a busy Medical Centre such as the Unical Medical Centre.

Tenure

• This is a tenured appointment of a single term of Five (5) years in accordance with the new Federal Government of Nigeria circular.

Salary Grade

CONMESS 07.

 

Conditions of Service

• These are as currently in force in all Nigerian Universities and as approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the University.

 

Application Closing Date

7th December, 2026.

 

Method of Application

• Interested and qualified candidates should submit 15 copies of their applications with detailed curriculum vitae giving full details about themselves. Each of the 15 copies of the application should carry with it, photocopies (Not Originals) of credentials.

 

Applications should be forwarded to:

The Registrar

University of Calabar

P.M.B. 1115

Calabar, Nigeria.

 

Note

• Candidates should also state names and addresses of three (3) referees all of whom should be requested to forward confidential reports about the applicant to the Registrar.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the University.

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