Posted on: Mon 10-06-2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointments into teaching positions in the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State as follows:

Departments

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Pharmacy
• Nursing Science
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Haematology
• Microbiology and Parasitology
• Pathology
• Chemical Pathology
• Pharmacology & Therapeutics
• Paediatric
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Community Medicine
• Urology
• Family Medicine
• Anaesthesiology
• Radiology
• Orthopedeadics and Trauma
• Ophthalomalogy
• Psychiatry
• Oyo-rhyno-laryngology

Programmes

• B. Pharmacy
• B.N. Sc. Nursing Science
• BMLS Medical Lab. Science
• BSc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• B.Sc. Biochemistry
• MBBS

Existing Vacancies

Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer 1, Lecturer 11, Assitant Lecturer in all the Programmes.

Qualifications

Professor: 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 a relevant field and evidence of outstanding and continuing achievement/ teaching experience in a University. Ability to supervise a minimum of one Ph.D. student or three Masters students. Registration with the relevant professional body is a mandatory requirement.

The candidate applying for the position of Professor in the medical-related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent. Associate Professor/ Reader:

The candidate must be a Reader or Senior Lecturer with a Ph.D. degree or its equivalence in a 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 master's or Ph.D. student. Registration with the relevant professional body is a 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:

The candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution plus nine (9) years post 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 the ability to supervise graduate students. Registration with the relevant professional body is a 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 I

The candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution plus six (6) years post qualification teaching and research experience. The candidate must also have a minimum of Four (4) publications in reputable journals with evidence of continuous research and the ability to supervise graduate students. Registration with the relevant professional body is a mandatory requirement.

The candidate applying for the position of Lecturer | in the medical-related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria or its equivalent. Lecturer II

A fresh Ph.D. 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\ a mandatory requirement.

The candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II in the medical-related field must possess an MBBS. The part II of the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent is an added advantage.

Assistant Lecturer:

A good second class honours degree (not less than 2™ Class Upper) and/or a Master's Degree including NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus professional registration.

Method of Application

Candidates are requested to forward soft copies of their applications and credentials to [email protected] and five (5) hard copies of each of their applications, credentials and supporting documents such as curriculum vitae, which must be prepared following the format indicated below:

• Full Name (Surname 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:
• Marital Status:
• Number and Ages of Children (ifany):
• Educational Institution Attended with Dates:
• 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.

Hard copy Application should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked with the post applied to:

The Registrar

Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSOQ),

Otukpo

P.M.B 145, Otukpo

Benue State

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

Closing Date

Applications should reach the Office of the Registrar, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

 

Signed

Mal. Aminu Abba, FTMC, FIPMD

Registrar.

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