Posted on: Thu 23-10-2025

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo is a world-class specialized University that will train and produce high-quality healthcare professionals that will contribute to the development of the health sector in Nigeria, and the University will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for research and teaching. It will be the first of its kind to be established by the Federal Government after realizing that the number of healthcare professionals in the country is grossly inadequate for the populace.

It has been estimated that it will take the country 120 years to produce the number of doctors required to meet the needs of the nation based on the available universities offering medicine in Nigeria. Therefore, by establishing the University the country will be heading towards solving its healthcare challenges within a few years.

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

 

Positions:  

1. Professor
2. Associate Professor
3. Senior Lecturer
4. Lecturer II
5. Assistant Lecturer

 

Faculties/College:

1. Science
2. Medicine
3. Pharmacy

 

Location: Otukpo, Benue

 

Professor qualifications

• The candidate must be a Professor with a minimum of twenty (20) publications; five (5) of which must be offshore while (15) should be journal articles) OR a Reader with a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in relevant field and evidence of outstanding and continuing achievement/teaching experience in a University.
• Evidence of supervision to completion of at least one (1) Ph.D. or three (3) Master's students.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is a mandatory requirement.

 

Associate Professors qualifications

• The candidate must be a Reader or Senior Lecturer with a Ph.D. degree or its equivalence in relevant field and evidence of outstanding and continuing achievement/teaching experience in a University. Fifteen (15) publications in reputable international and national journals.
• Ability to supervise a minimum of one Masters or Ph.D. student.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is mandatory requirement.
• The candidate applying for the position of Associate Professor/Reader in the medical related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent.

 

Senior Lecturer qualifications

• The candidate must possess a Ph.D. Degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution plus nine (9) years post qualification teaching and research experience.
• The candidate must also have a minimum of eight (8) publications in reputable journals with evidence of continuous research and ability to supervise graduate students.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is mandatory requirement.
• The candidate applying for the position of Senior Lecturer in the medical related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent.

 

Lecturer qualifications

• The candidate should be a fresh Ph.D. Degree holder from a recognized University or Master's Degree plus three (3) years post qualification teaching and research experience and, at least, two (2) Journal publications with evidence of Ph.D. registration.
• Registration with the relevant professional body is mandatory requirement.

 

Assistant Lecturer qualifications

• Candidates should possess a good second class honours Degree (not less than 2nd Class Upper) and / or Master’s Degree including NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus professional registration.

 

 

Application Closing Date

1st December, 2025.

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward soft copies of their applications and credentials to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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Candidates should also submit five (5) hard copies each of their applications, credentials and supporting documents such as curriculum vitae under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked with the post applied for to:

The Registrar,

Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO),

Otukpo,

P.M.B 145, Otukpo,

Benue State.

 

The Curriculum vitae must be prepared following the format indicated below:

• Full Name (Sumame first in capital letters):
• Place and Date of Birth:
• Nationality.
• State of Origin and Local Government Area:
• Permanent Home Address:
• Present: Postal Address / GSM Number / E-mail Address:
• Number and Ages of Children (if any):
• Educational Institution Attended with Dates:
• Marital Status:
• Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates; (enclose photocopies of certificates)
• Working Experience including full details of former and present Post(s) including Community Service where applicable:
• List of Publications where applicable:
• Honours / Distinctions:
• Extra-Curricular Activities:
• Position Applied for:
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees:
• NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption certificate:
• Any other relevant information.

Note: Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under confidential cover directly to the Registrar.

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