Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife:

 

Academic Staff Positions

 

College of Health Sciences

 

FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCE

Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

Area of Specialization

Medical Parasitology

 

1.) Lecture I - CONNUASS 04

Requirements

Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I in Medical Microbiology must possess M.B.B.S., M.B.Ch.B or M.D. Degree and Fellowship of the Faculty of Laboratory Medicine of the West African College of Physicians or Faculty of Pathology, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. Candidate with Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology can also apply. Evidence of skills in molecular microbiology with a minimum of six publications in peer-reviewed academic journals is required.

 

2.) Lecture II - CONNUASS 03

Requirements

Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess M.B.B.S., M.B.Ch.B or M.D. Degree and a Membership of the Faculty of Laboratory Medicine of the West African College of Medicine or Faculty of Pathology, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.

A holder of an M.Sc. degree in Medical Parasitology may also apply. However, such a candidate must be enrolled currently in a Ph.D. programme and preferably at an advanced stage (i.e. about completing). Our ideal candidate will have a sufficiently broad background in microbiology and infectious diseases.

 

FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology

Area of Specialization

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology

 

3.) Lecturer I - CONNUASS 04

Requirements

Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess M.B.B.S., M.B.Ch.B and should possess the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in the Faculty of Obstectrics and Gynaecology or their equivalents.

Successful applicants will have to reside permanently at Ilesa as part of the condition for this appointment where he/she would engage in the teaching, training and services functions for the student’s instructional pedagogy.

 

Non-Academic Staff Positions

 

Department of Nursing Science:

12.) Nursing Officer I - CONTISS 08 - (N1,258,653 - N1,866,314)

Requirements

Candidates applying for the position of Nursing Officer must have a BNSc. degree with not less than Second Class Lower division from a recognized University, He/she must be registered as a Nurse/ Midwife/ Public Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and have a minimum of five years clinical experience in a reputable hospital. The candidate must have relevant certificates in clinical training updates and be Computer literate. A Master's degree in Nursing will be an added advantage.

 

Medical Illustration Unit

13.) Technologist I - CONTISS 07 - (N1,084,061 - N1,600,307)

Requirements

Candidates applying for the position of Technologist I must possess HND in Computer Science Information and Media Technology (with skills in web-site development) or equivalent qualification. Applicants MUST be skilled in the design and use of web-based learning and research platforms and materials.

 

Method of Application

Applicants for Academic and the senior non-teaching Staff positions are required to submit 35 copies of their applications and up-to-date curriculum vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:

 

(i) Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).

(ii) Post Applied for.

(iii) Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).

(iv) Nationality.

(v) State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)

(vi) Permanent Home Address.

(vii) Current Postal Address/including G.S.M. Telephone number.

(viii) Marital Status.

(ix) Number of Children and their Ages.

(x) Institutions attended with dates.

(xi) Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).

(xii) Work Experience with dates.

(xiii) Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).

(xiv) Research interests and activities

(xv) Conference/ courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).

(xvi) Professional accomplishment.

(xvii) Publications with date.

(xviii) Service to national and international bodies.

(xix) Extra Curricular Activities.

(xx) Any physical challenge?

(xxi) Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate’s academic/work experience.

 

Candidates applying for any of the positions are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked "CONFIDENTIAL".

 

Applications and curriculum vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to:

 

The Registrar,

Obafemi Awolowo University,

Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Stating “for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs”. 

 

Candidates are also required to forward a soft copy of their application and curriculum vitae by e-mail (as an attachment) to: 

 

[email protected] within the specified period.

 

Note: Only the applications of candidates short- listed will be acknowledged.