MEDICAL VACANCIES AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL


Posted on: Wed 21-10-2026

NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL

P.M.B. 5025, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

NAUTH/PER/14/07

10th October, 2026

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi.

1. Consultants

a. Obstetrics & Gynaecology

b. Surgery

c. Orthopaedics

d. Paediatrics

e. Internal Medicine

f. Family Medicine

g. Community Medicine/Public Health

h. Radiology

i. Psychiatry

j. ENT

k. Pathology

l. Anaesthesia

m. Maxillofacial Surgery

2. Resident Doctors

a. Obstetrics & Gynaecology

b. Surgery

c. Orthopaedics

d. Paediatrics

e. Internal Medicine

f. Family Medicine

g. Community Medicine/Public Health

h. Radiology

i. Psychiatry

j. ENT

k. Pathology

l. Anaesthesia

3. Medical Officers

4. Dental Officers

5. Senior Nursing Officers

6. Pharmacists

7. Medical Laboratory Scientists

8. Radiographers

9. Physiotherapists

10. Optometrists

11. Nurse Tutors

12. Program/System Analysts

13. Environmental Health Officers

14. Bio Technicians

15. Pharmacy Technicians

16. Medical Laboratory Technicians

17. Nursing Officers II

18. Staff Nurses

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTANTS

1. Consultant Special Grade I

Candidate must possess Fellowship of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or Fellowship of West African Post-Graduate Medical College. Candidate should have current practising licence by the Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria and NYSC discharge certificate or exemption. Years of experience in the field is an added advantage.

2. Medical/Dental Officers Requirements

I. Evidence of graduation from any accredited Medical School (MBBS).

II. Evidence of full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

III. Evidence of current practising licence.

IV. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate.

V. Years of experience in the field will be an added advantage.

3. Resident Doctors Requirements

I. Evidence of graduation from any accredited Medical School (MBBS).

II. Evidence of full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

III. Evidence of current practising licence.

IV. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate.

V. Evidence of Primary Fellowship Examination by National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or its equivalent.

4. Senior Nursing Officers

  • A degree in Nursing Sciences (BNSc) plus the registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). Candidates must successfully undergo one-year internship programme in an accredited institution. Must show evidence of NYSC or exemption certificate.

5. Pharmacists

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B.Pharm.) registrable with the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria. Candidates must successfully undergo one-year internship programme in an accredited institution. Must show evidence of NYSC or exemption certificate.

6. Medical Laboratory Scientists

  • A degree on Medical Laboratory Science registrable with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria. Candidates must successfully undergo one-year internship programme in an accredited institution. Must show evidence of NYSC or exemption certificate.

7. Radiographers

  • Bachelor's degree in Radiography from a recognized University registrable with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria. Candidates must successfully undergo one-year internship programme in an accredited institution. Must show evidence of NYSC or exemption certificate.

8. Physiotherapists

  • A degree in Physiotherapy registrable with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB) Council of Nigeria. Candidates must successfully undergo one-year internship programme in an accredited institution. Must show evidence of NYSC or exemption certificate.

9. Optometrists

  • Possession of Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree or equivalent qualification registrable with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of Nigeria. Candidates must successfully undergo a one-year internship programme in an accredited institution. Must show evidence of NYSC or exemption certificate.

10. Nurse Tutors

  • A degree in Nursing Science in any recognized University and registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

11. Nursing Officer II

  • RN/RM registrable with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

12. Programme/Systemic Analysts

  • A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (B.Sc/B. Tech) from a recognised University NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate.

13. Environmental Health Officers II

  • A degree in Environmental Health Science from a recognized University NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate.

14. Staff Nurses

  • NRN or NRM or equivalent qualification who was duly registered with Nursing and completed the prescribed three years training programme.

15. Pharmacy Technicians

  • Registration with the Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology fro technician cadre completed the prescribed three years training programme.

16. Biomedical Technicians

  • Entry qualification: National Diploma (ND); professional registration with a recognised Council/body (Medical Laboratory Council or equivalent.

17. Medical Laboratory Technicians

  • Candidate must complete a three year training programme in a School of Health Technology and obtain registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria for Technical Certs.
  • Please note that Evidence of completion of NYSC or certificate of exemption where applicable Is compulsory.

 

Method of Application

Typewritten application should be addressed to the Chief Medical Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital P.M.B. 5025 Nnewi enclosing the following document:

  • A copy of curriculum vitae
  • All relevant credentials.
  • Evidence of change of name where necessary
  • Birth certificate/Age Declaration
  • Three reference reports

Online applications should be forwarded via the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1tdNc2_Vs8AGcrXLtQYWi1CzGWGtaOuayqK2_4YuoUl2Gjg/viewform?usp=send_form

Closing date: The advert will elapse on 24th November, 2026

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

Signed

Prof Joseph O. Ugboaja, OON

Chief Medical Director

Note: This advert is an amendment to the one earlier published on October 13, 2026.