Posted on: Fri 28-08-2026

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a government owned tertiary institution, established on the 23rd of November, 1970, by the then Colonel Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia-led military administration of Midwest State. The University was established, first as Midwest Institute of Technology. After attaining the status of a full-fledged university in line with requirements of the National Universities Commission on the 1st of July, 1971, the name was changed to the University of Benin. The Institution became a federal government owned University on the 1st of April, 1975.

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

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist II (Optometry)

Location: Benin City, Edo

Department: Optometry

 

Qualifications

• A good honours Degree in Opticianry /Science Laboratory Technology not below Second Class (Lower Division) and HND not below Lower Credit in relevant field registrar-able with the relevant institute
• NYSC certificate.

Salary Grade

CONTISS 07.

 

Application Closing Date

8th October, 2026.

 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online  

 

Application Details

 

Candidates should submit soft copies of their Application letter with detailed Curriculum Vitae and passport photograph via the link above.

Applicant's CV should be presented in the following order:

Full Names (underline Surname)

Post Applied For

Date and Place of Birth

Marital Status

Gender

Permanent Home Address

Contact Address

Mobile Phone Number(s)

Email Address

Nationality

State of Origin

Local Government of Origin

Number and Age(s) of Child/Children

Institutions Attended (with dates) Academic Qualifications (with dates)

Professional Qualifications (with dates and awarding bodies)

Work Experience

List of Publications (where applicable, in chronological order)

Membership of Professional Bodies

Community Service Rendered

Extracurricular Activities

Names and Addresses of Three Referees.

Referees Report:

 

Referees must send their reports (not later than one week after close of application) directly to the Registrar under confidential seal with Subject Heading Bearing the Name of the Applicant and Post Applied For. At least one Referee must be from the applicant’s most recent/current place of employment.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to come along with originals of their credentials and supporting documents which include:

Academic / Professional Certificates.

NYSC Certificate.

Birth Certificate or Age declaration.

State / Local Government of Origin.

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