Posted on: Wed 04-11-2026

Residency Training and Conultants Vacancies at Jos University Teaching Hospital

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in Jos University Teaching Hospital:    

A. CONSULTANTS

i. Child Oral Health    

a. Orthodontists    

b. Paedodontists    

ii. Radiation and Clinical Oncologists    

iii. Restorative Dentists    

a. Conservative Dentists    

b. Prosthodontists    

iv. Trauma Surgeon    

 

Requirements: Candidate must possess the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or Fellowship of West African Postgraduate Medical College. In addition, candidates should have a current practicing license by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and NYSC discharge or Exemption certificate.    

 

B. RESIDENCY TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS:

i. Anaesthesia    

ii. Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Medicine    

iii. Community Medicine    

iv. Chemical Pathology    

v. Restorative Dentistry    

vi. Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery    

vii. Child Oral Health    

viii. Preventive Dentistry    

ix. Family Dentistry    

x. ENT    

xi. Family Medicine    

xii. Haematology    

xiii. Internal Medicine    

xiv. Medical Microbiology    

xv. Obstetrics & Gynaecology    

xvi. Radiation and Clinical Oncology    

xvii. Orthopedics and Trauma    

xviii. Ophthalmology    

xix. Paediatrics    

xx. Psychiatry    

xxi. Radiology    

xxii. Surgery    

 

Requirements: Applicants seeking admission into Residency training programme must possess the following:    

a. Evidence of graduation from any accredited medical school (MBBS)    

b. Evidence of passing the primary examination of either the National or West African Postgraduate Medical College in the candidate's chosen field of specialization    

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

d. Evidence of current annual practicing license and;    

e. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption as the case may be    

 

C. OTHER CADRES

i. RADIOGRAPHER: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Radiography. Candidates must possess license from Nigerian Radiographers Registration Board (NRRB) to practice Radiography and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.    

ii. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science with the registration/license with MLSCN, with NYSC discharge certificate or exemption, plus 1-year cognate experience (Internship).    

iii. SENIOR NURSING OFFICER: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science with NYSC certificate/Exemption, Postgraduate Internship and must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).    

iv. PHARMACIST: Candidate must possess a degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) registerable with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), completed NYSC or obtained exemption certificate plus at least 1 year post registration cognate experience (Internship).    

v. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TUTOR: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Community Health Education plus (PGD) in Community Health Education from a University or Master's Degree in Community Health from a recognized University. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption must be provided.    

vi. NURSING OFFICER II: Candidate must possess a RN/RM and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).    

vii. DENTAL TECHNOLOGIST: Candidate must possess a HND in Dental Technology with NYSC Certificate/Exemption.    

viii. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER: Candidate must possess a BSc in Health Information Management with license from the Health Management Board. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption must be provided. Registration with the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN).    

ix. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: Candidate must possess WASC/SSCE and has successfully completed a 3 years training in a recognised institution and obtained the registration of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria for Technicians.    

x. OPTOMETRIST: Candidate must possess Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree or equivalent qualification registrable with the Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians Board of Nigeria, plus one year cognate experience (Internship). NYSC Certificate or Exemption must be provided.    

xi. DENTAL THERAPIST: Candidate must possess a HND in Dental Hygiene from an approved Health Institution.    

xii. DIETICIAN TECHNICIAN: Candidate must possess OND in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized Institution.    

xiii. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification registerable with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN).    

xiv. STATISTICIAN: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Statistics or Mathematics from a recognized University. A pass in the Final Examination of the Institute of Statisticians. NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption letter must be provided.    

xv. PROGRAM ANALYST II: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with evidence of NYSC discharge Certificate.    

xvi. COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER II: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Community Health from a recognized University with an evidence of NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption letter.    

xvii. CIVIL ENGINEER II: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other qualifications registerable with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN). NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate is needed.    

xviii. ARCHITECT II: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from a University recognized by Architect Registration Council of Nigeria. Certificate of the Final I Examination of Nigeria Institute of Architects (N.I.A). NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption is needed.    

xix. BUILDING OFFICER II: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Building or Building Technology from a recognized University and a pass in the final II Examination of Nigeria Institute of Builders. NYSC Certificate/Exemption is needed.    

xx. SEWAGE ENGINEER II: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Sewage Engineering or Civil Engineering or other equivalent qualifications registerable with COREN. NYSC Certificate or Exemption is needed.    

xxi. QUANTITY SURVEYOR II: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, with a Certificate of Registration with the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption is required.    

xxii. LIBRARIAN: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Library Studies. NYSC Certificate or Exemption. Part I Certificate of the Associate Membership of the Library Association (is an added advantage).    

xxiii. NURSING TUTOR: Candidate must possess BNSC plus diploma/certificate in Nurse Tutor/Midwifery or its equivalent qualification. NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption is required.    

xxiv. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health Science from a recognized University. NYSC Certificate or Exemption is needed.    

xxv. SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER II: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or any relevant Social Sciences or Physical & Health Education. NYSC Certificate/Exemption is required.    

xxvi. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN: Candidates must possess OND in Health Information Management and must be registered with Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN). NYSC Certificate or Exemption is needed.    

xxvii. AUDIOLOGIST: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Audiology, Speech Therapy, or Special Education with a specialization in Audiology/Speech Therapy from a recognised institution. Evidence of registration with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB). Evidence of NYSC or an Exemption certificate. A current practising license is required.    

xxviii. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST: Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Psychology from a recognized University. Evidence of NYSC or Exemption Certificate.    

xxix. COMMUNITY HEALTH TECHNICIAN: Candidates must possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate and Community Health Practitioners Registration Board Examination Certificate (RCHP).    

xxx. PROSTHETISTS: Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc./B.Tech) in Prosthetics and Orthotics from a recognised University. A valid registration and current Practicing License with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria (MRTB). NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate is needed.    

xxxi. ESTATE OFFICER: Candidate must possess HND in Estate Management obtained from a recognized Institution. NYSC discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate is needed.    

xxxii. CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY (OFFICE TECHNOLOGY): Candidates must possess HND in Secretariat Studies or Office Technology and Management (OTM). NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption is needed.    

xxxiii. DISPENSING OPTICIAN: Candidate must possess OND in Dispensing Optics.    

xxxiv. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIST: Candidate must possess an HND in Health Information Management. Mandatory evidence of registration and a current practising license with the Health Records Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN), plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.    

xxxv. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER: Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc/B.Eng) in Biomedical Engineering from a recognised University, plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.    

xxxvi. BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN: Candidate must possess OND in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or a closely related technical field along with registration/licensing with the relevant professional body/council.    

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants should submit one (1) copy of the application, attaching photocopies of relevant credentials and Curriculum Vitae, indicating the following information:

i. Full names    

ii. Age    

iii. Sex    

iv. Place and date of birth    

v. Permanent Home address    

vi. Nationality    

vii. State of origin    

viii. Local Government Area    

ix. Contact address    

x. Phone number(s)    

xi. E-mail address    

xii. Marital status    

xiii. Institutions attended with dates    

xiv. Academic qualifications obtained with dates    

xv. Extracurricular activities    

xvi. Names, addresses and phone numbers of three referees    

 

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for Residency Training in...." (State the Department) or "Application for the post of" (State the Cadre) i.e. according to the post you are applying for) at the top left-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:    

The Director of Administration

Jos University Teaching Hospital

P. M. B. 2076

Jos.    

 

NOTE:

i. The closing date for submission of applications is on or before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 16th December, 2026.    

ii. Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for an interview.    

iii. Previous applications submitted are NOT valid.    

iv. Submission of more than one application will be automatically disqualified.    

v. Applicants must strictly adhere to the content of this advert.    

vi. Some of the qualified candidates may be posted to JUTH Community Health Centre in Zamko, Gindiri, JUTH Trauma Centre in Riyom or JUTH Clinic at the Federal Secretariat.

 

Signed

MANAGEMENT

JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL    

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