Posted on: Tue 24-03-2026

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates for the vacant positions of Bursar and Director of Medical Services in the Above College.

 

The College

The Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo is owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria. it was established in 1977 with the mandate of producing specialized teachers at the NCE level who upon graduation will be ingrained with skills and competencies that will enable them teach both normal and persons with special needs at the primary school as well as the lower level of secondary education.

While having the entire country as its catchment area for student admission as part of its uniqueness, it is the only College of its kind not only in Nigeria but also in the Sub-Saharan African. In addition to being the only educational institution with the largest concentration of students and staff with special needs, it has the largest number of specialised equipment in special need education than could be found in any tertiary educational institution in Nigeria. The College has been designated a Centre of Excellence for Research in Disability in Nigeria by the Education Trust Fund (now TETFUND) since 2002. It is also one of the few Federal Colleges of Education recently approved by the Federal Government to commence running the Dual-Mode Program. That is, simultaneous running of both NCE and Degree programmes leading to the award of a Bachelor's degree in addition to the Nigeria Certificate in Education. The College has grown over the years and presently has a very large number of student population of diverse cultural backgrounds, orientations, and exposures. It also has an increasing population of Degree students, from its initial affiliation with some universities, undergoing studies along with the NCE students within the same campus.

 

The College Medical Centre

The College Medical Centre provides 24 hours health services to a large population of staff and students of the College as may be found in a standard Health/Medical Centre in tertiary educational institutions. It runs maternity services and serves as an accredited health service provider under the National Health Insurance Authority. It has over the years provided effective health service delivery for the smooth running of the College.

 

Job of Director of Medical Services

The Director of Medical Services shall:

(I) Take charge and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Medical Centre.

(II) Ensure quality patient care

(III) Be responsible to the Provost for the smooth running of the Medical Centre.

(IV) Advise on government healthcare polices as appertaining to the College.

(V) Provide professional advisory on procurement and deployment of medications and equipment.

(Vi) Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Provost.

 

Job Requirements:

Candidates must possess:

(I) MBBS and registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, with 18 years post-qualification cognate experience and post-graduate medical qualification in Medicine.

(II) Full registration and passing the Part I Fellowship of the National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent in any relevant area of specialisation

(III) Valid medical practice license.

(IV) Candidate must have been a Consultant Specialist/Chief Medical Officer for a minimum of five (5) years, preferably in a public tertiary educational institution.

(V) Be proficient in ICT with capacity to deploy applications and packages relevant to medical services delivery.

(VI) Possess sufficient evidence of continuous attendance of mandatory professional development.

(VII) Persons who have been or are presently Director of Medical Services need not apply.

 

The  Candidate

The ideal candidate must:

(I) Possess pleasant personality with high level of integrity and ethical standard.

(II) Have strong leadership, exceptional communication, problem-soling, clinical risk management skills, with a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, standards and compliance requirements.

(III) Be able to build collaboration, be team-spirited and have drive for uncommon result delivery.

(IV) Demonstrate high emotional intelligence and have a deep knowledge of the psychology of patients, particularly students, in tertiary educational institutions.

 

Terms of Appointment

(I) The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years, effective from the date of assumption of duty and no more, while candidates must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years old as at the date of assumption of duty.

(II) The salary attached to the position is as applicable to medical officers in the Federal Public Service. Other conditions are as contained in the Terms and Conditions of Service for Colleges of Education, and as may be amended from time to time.

 

Method of Application

Applications by interested and qualified candidates for the two positions will be in two phases of:  

(a) Completion of online application form and submission of application letters with Curriculum Vitae and uploading of credentials and other supporting documents via the following link www.fcesoyo.edu.ng

(b) Submission of 15 hard copies of applications with Curriculum Vitae, credentials and other supporting documents attached to each, stating the following information strictly in the order listed below:

1. Full Name (Surname first and in Upper Case)
2. Date of Birth
3. Place of Birth
4. Nationality and State of Origin
5. Local Government of Origin
6. Permanent Home Address
7. Current Postal Address
8. Marital Status
9. Number and Ages of Children
10. Mobile Phone and WhatsApp Numbers
11. Email Address
12. Institutions Attended with Dates
13. Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
14. Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
15. Membership of Professional Bodies with Grades and Dates
16. Current Occupation, Employer, and Status with Dates
17. Work Experience with Dates; stating duties at each rank
18. Evidence of Community Services
19. Evidence of Proficiency in ICT
20. Conferences and Workshops Attended for Continuous learning with Dates (with verifiable proof of attendance)
21. Awards/Honours/Commendations Received with Dates
22. Extra-curricular Activities/Hobbies
23. Names and Address of Three Referees (with phone contact and e-mail)

In addition, candidates for the two positions 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.

 

Submission of Application

All hard copy documents are to be submitted in securely sealed bage envelope marked position of Bursar/Director of Medical Services as the case may be addressed to The Registrar Federal College of Education (special), P.M.B. 1089, Oyo State and to reach him not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. Applicants are to request their referees to soft copy of the reference on them to [email protected] in line with the closing date of the application. Please note, that only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

 

J.A. Araoye,

Registrar and Secretary to Council

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