Posted on: Mon 02-02-2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for consideration for appointment as Director of Administration of the University College Hospital UCH, Ibadan. UCH is the premier and foremost Teaching Hospital in Nigeria with a capacity of over 1500 in patients and offering diverse and specialized services in various aspects of healthcare.

Our vision is to be the flagship tertiary health care institution in the West African sub region offering world class training, research and services; and the first choice for seeking healthcare in a safe environment that stimulates excellent and relevant research.

Qualifications and experience

• Candidates must possess a good first Degree in either Hospital or Health Services Management or Administration or The Humanities or The Social Sciences from a recognized University and evidence of completion of or exemption from the NYSC.
• Candidates must have had 20 years cognate administrative experience in a Teaching Hospital or any other institution of similar standard as an Administrative Officer.
• Candidate must have been Deputy Director of Administration on CONHESS 14 as at January 2021 and rotated through at least two core administrative departments in UCH or any similar Health Institution.
• A Post graduate Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft office applications
• Fellow or Associate of the Institute of Administrators of Nigeria IHSAN or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

In line with Decree No 10 of 1985 now referred to as Cap 463, the Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Chief Medical Director for the day to day administration of the Hospital. The prospective candidate shall function as Secretary to the Board of Management as well as to advise the Board of Management through the Chief Medical Director on policy matters relating to the position of efficient, effective and administrative services expected of a Teaching Hospital of international repute. In addition, the successful candidate shall perform such other functions as directed by the Chief Medical Director from time to time.

Method of application

Application forms are obtainable from the Human Resource Department of the University College Hospital, Ibadan. Interested applicants are to forward their completed Application Form along with 20 copies each of their Statements of vision for the Hospital in not more than 1000 words, Certified True Copies of their Credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following:

a. Full Name
b. Place and date of birth
c. Home address
d. Contact address
e. Nationality
f. Marital status
g. Institutions attended with dates
h. Academic qualifications obtained with dates
i. Working experience
j. Extra curricular activities
k. Referees 3

The application and attachment should be in a sealed envelope marked Application for the Post of Director of Administration at the top left hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:

The Chief Medical Director
University College Hospital
P M B 5116
Ibadan Oyo State

The Curriculum must include the names and addresses of three referees one of whom must be within the rank of Directorate cadre. Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referee.

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