Posted on: Tue 18-11-2025

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the underlisted vacant positions in the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City.

 

Positions:

Consultant Psychiatrist

Qualification

• Candidates must possess a degree in Medicine (MBBS) from recognized institutions, registrable with the Medical Dental Council of Nigeria. Candidates must have current practice licence. Candidates must be Fellows of either the West African College of Physicians in Psychiatry or the National Postgraduate Medical College o Nigeria in Psychiatry.

 

Registrar

Qualification

• Candidate must possess a degree in Medicine (MBBS) from recognized institutions, registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. Candidates must have current practice license and must have completed the NYSC or obtained certificate of exemption from the NYSC. They must have passed the Primary of the Fellowship exemption of either the West African College of Physicians in Psychiatry or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Psychiatry.

 

Medical Officer (Psychiatry)

Qualification

• Candidates must possess a degree in Medicine (MBBS) from a recognized institution, registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. Candidates must have current practice license and must have completed the NYSC or obtained certificate of exemption from the NYSC. Must be ready to obtain Primary Certificate in Psychiatry within one year of employment.

 

Nurse Tutor

Qualification

• Candidates must possess a B.Sc, in Nursing plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from recognized institutions registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria with current practice license. Must have successfully completed the NYSC or obtained certificate of exemption from NYSC. Possession of the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) certificate will be an added advantage.

 

Nursing Officer GD. II (Psychiatry)

Qualification

• Candidates must possess RN and RPN certificates. Must be duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), with current practice license, as well as licensed Psychiatric Nurse.

 

Occupational Therapist

Qualification

• Candidates must possess a good honours degree in Occupational Therapy from recognized institutions. Must have current practice license from the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria. Must show evidence of successful completion of the NYSC or Certificate of Exemption from the NYSC.

 

Physiotherapist

Qualification

• Candidates must possess a good honours degree in Physiotherapy from recognized institutions. Must have current practice license from the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist (Registration) Board of Nigeria. Must show evidence of successful completion of the NYSC or Certificate of Exemption from the NYSC.

 

Clinical Psychologist

Qualification

• Candidates must possess B.Sc. in Psychology and Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. Must show evidence or successful completion of the NYSC or Certificate of Exemption from the NYSC.

 

Anaesthetics Technician

Qualification

• Candidates must possess National Diploma (ND) from recognized institutions, and current practicing license.

 

Method of Application

Applicants are to submit their applications between 17th -27th  November, 2025 with detailed curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant credentials in an envelope marked "Application for Employment". The applications should be addressed to:

The Medical Director

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital

P.M.B. 1108, Benin City

 

Applicants should request two (2) Reference of their behalf to the Medical Director. Only applications of those shortlisted for interview will be contacted please.

Signed

Director (Administration)

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