Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences (EkoUNIMED) Advertisement for Academic and Non-Academic Positions


Posted on: Thu 05-05-2022

Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences is a Premier Private Medical University of Nigeria licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria. At EkoUNIMED, vie are obligated to perfection in Medical and Health Sciences. Academic activities commenced in 2018/2019 Academic Session and our pioneer students are presently in 400 level of their Medical Programme, the University having secured Pre-Clinical Accreditation by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and Full Accreditation Status by the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC.) 

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant academic and non-academic positions in the Faculties. PLEASE NOTE: Senior Academics (Professorial Cadre) AND Senior Technologists would be welcome for Sabbatical and Contracts Appointments in the University. ACADEMIC POSITIONS 

A. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 

Positions 

(a) Professors 

(b) Associate Professor 

(c) Senior Lecturer 

(d) Lecturer Grade I 

(e) Lecturer Grade II 

(f) Assistant Lecturer 

(g) Graduate Assistant 

in the following Departments: 

  • Anatomy 
  • Physiology 
  • Medical Biochemistry

B. FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES

 Positions 

(a) Professors 

(b) Associate Professor 

(c) Senior Lecturer 

(d) Lecturer Grade I 

In the following Departments: 

  • Pharmacology & Therapeutics 
  • Chemical Pathology & Metabolic Medicine 
  • Haematology & Blood Transfusion 
  • Histopathology & Forensic Medicine 
  • Medical Microbiology and Parasitology 

C. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES 

Positions

(a) Professors 

(b) Associate Professor 

(c) Senior Lecturer 

(d) Lecturer Grade I 

In the following Department: 

  • Anesthesia 
  • Community Medicine and Primary Health Care 
  • Behavioral Medicine 
  • Medicine 
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology 
  • Paediatrics 
  • Radiology
  • Surgery 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

PROFESSOR 

Candidates for the position of Professor must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through considerable academic publications in the specialty; and as well have at least ten (10) years post Doctorate/Fellowship (National) Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West Africa Postgraduate Medical College and other equivalent Fellowship qualification as applicable to the area of specialization). An Associate Professor of at least three (3) years in a University may also apply. A First Degree in Medicine is required where applicable. Candidates should have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, ability to provide academic leadership, in addition to reasonable administrative experience. 

Other requirements for Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: 

Doctorate Degree in the respective field with not less than ten (10) years of teaching and research experience since becoming Lecturer II in a University or comparable institution of higher learning. Evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals and ability to supervise postgraduate students including doctorate students in area of expertise. Candidate should have sufficient administrative experience and must have been an Associate Professor for a minimum of three years. Candidates who have been Senior Lecturer for a minimum of ten years may be considered for appointment. 

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 

Candidates for the position of Associate Professor must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through considerable academic publications in the specialty; and as well have at least eight (8) years post Doctorate/Fellowship (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate College and other equivalent Fellowship qualification as applicable to the area of specialization). A Senior Lecturer of at least three (3) years in a University may also apply. A First Degree in Medicine is required where applicable. Considerable experience in Teaching/Research in a University. Candidates should have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, ability to provide academic leadership, in addition to reasonable administrative experience. 

Other requirements for Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: 

Candidate should possess Ph.D. degree in the respective field with not less than eight (8) years of teaching and research experience since becoming Lecturer II in a University or comparable institution of higher learning. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and ability to supervise postgraduate students including doctorate students in area of expertise. Candidate should have sufficient administrative experience and must have been a Senior Lecturer for a minimum of three years. 

SENIOR LECTURER 

a. A good Honours Degree in the area of specialty with Higher Degree such as Doctorate, or where applicable holders of MBBS Degrees as appropriate with Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West Africa Postgraduate College or other equivalent qualification; 

b. Candidates must possess PH.D. with at least three (3) years teaching experience as Lecturer I where applicable or Ph.D. with six (6) years experience in teaching/research in a University; 

c. must have demonstrated research capability through scholarly publications in reputable journals; 

d. must possess reasonable administrative experience and demonstrate ability to provide academic leadership. 

Other requirements for Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: 

Candidate should possess Ph.D. degree in the respective field with not less than five (5) years of teaching and research experience since becoming Lecturer II in a University or comparable institution of higher learning. Evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals and ability to supervise postgraduate students in area of expertise. Candidate should have some administrative experience and must have been a Lecturer I for a minimum of three years.

LECTURER I 

a. A good Honours Degree in the area of specialty with Higher Degree such as Doctorate, or where applicable holders of MBBS Degrees as appropriate with Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West Africa Postgraduate College or equivalent qualification; 

b. Candidates must possess Ph.D. with at least three (3) years teaching experience (where applicable) as Lecturer II or Ph.D. with three (3) years experience in teaching/research in a University; 

c. must have demonstrated research capability through scholarly publications in reputable journals. 

Faculty of Clinical Sciences 

  • MBBS/MBChB/MD 
  • NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate
  • Fellowship of National Postgraduate Medical College of its equivalent. 
  • Current Practicing License/Remita Proof of Payment.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT 

A B.Sc. Degree in the respective field with evidence or ability to pursue a register for an M.Sc. Program. 

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS 

Positions

a. Senior Laboratory Scientists / Technologists and Laboratory Scientists / Technologist I:

i. Anatomy 

ii. Physiology 

iii. Biochemistry 

iv. Pharmacology 

v. Medical Microbiology & Parasitology 

vi. Medicine 

vii. Surgery 

viii. Obstetrics / Gynaecology 

ix. Paediatrics 

b. Laboratory Scientist / Technologist I for all Departments of FBMS, FBCS and Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology as well as Paediatrics 

c. Laboratory Technologist II

QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS 

i. Senior Laboratory Scientist/Technologists 

AIMLTS/ANIST/AIST/MLS or Full Technologist Diploma or City and Guilds in relevant fields or membership of recognized Professional bodies i.e. NIST. National Diploma of the Institute of Medical Laboratory with Nine (9) years post qualification experience. OR B.Sc./HND Degree in Medical Laboratory Science with Certificate of Registration of the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria for Health Technologist with Seven (7)years post-qualification experience. 

ii. Laboratory Scientist/Technologist I 

AIMLTS/ANIST/AIST/MLS or Full Technologist Diploma or City and Guilds in relevant fields or membership of recognized Professional bodies i.e. NIST National Diploma of the Institute of Medical Laboratory with Six (6) years post qualification experience. OR B.Sc./HND Degrees in Medical Laboratory Science with Certificate of Registration with the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria for Health Technologist with Four (4) years post-qualification experience 

iii. Laboratory Technologist II 

Candidates should possess HND in relevant field of Technology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Divisional SSCE/NECO/WASC/GCE 0/I. Credit in 5 subjects including` Mathematics and English is compulsory. In addition, must be duly registered with the relevant Professional Institute.

SALARY 

Salary will be in accordance with the appropriate salary scale in the Nigerian University System i.e. CONUASS for Academic Staff and CONUNASS for Non-Academic Staff. 

METHODS OF APPLICATION 

Detailed Application, fifteen (15) copies should include photocopies of candidate s credentials (C:level result inclusive), Fifteen (1 5) copies signed Curriculum Vitae Fifteen (15) copies to be presented in the following order: 

1. Name in Full with Surname first (BOLDLY WRITTEN)

2. Place and Date of Birth 

3. State of Origin 

4. Permanent Address 

5. Current Postal Address 

6. Nationality 

7. Marital Status 

8. Number and Ages of Children 

9. Academic/Professional Qualifications (with dates and institutions) 

10. State of Experience including full details of former and present position. 

11. Current Research 

12. List of Publications 

13. Other activities outside current employment 

14. Name, Address and Telephone Numbers of Three (3) referees. 

15. Telephone and E-mail Address (Self) 

16. Proposed date of Availability for duty if appointed. 

CLOSING DATE  

Two (2) weeks from the date of this publication. (Thursday, 19 May 2022)

Candidates should Please include Three (3) self-addressed envelopes with Fifty Naira Only (N50.00) stamp on each. All Applicants with credentials should be addressed to: 

The Registrar, 

Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences, 

Cele Bus Stop, Ijanikin, 

P.M.B. 2009,

Ijanikin, Lagos State. 

NOTE: Soft Copies may be sent to [email protected], the official e-mail address of the University.