The Government of Jigawa State has established a University known as Jigawa State University at Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State. The University has gained the recognition of the National Universities Commission (NUC) as the 39th State University and 129th University in the Nigerian University System. It is a conventional University that will offer courses and conduct research in various areas of the Sciences, Education, Humanities and Management. Academic activities will commence in the 2013/2014 academic session. The University is seeking intelligent and patriotic Nigerians and non-Nigerians of high academic and professional standing with impeccable character to be employed as pioneer staff to translate into reality the vision of the Jigawa State Government, of creating a top class University that provides stimulating teaching, learning and research environment in pursuit of solutions to societal problems.

Applications are hereby invited to fill the underlisted non-academic staff vacancies:

Health Services Department

Director

Medical Officer

Pharmacist

Nursing Officer II

Nursing Superintendent

Laboratories

Technologist

Lab Scientist

General Requirements/Qualifications

Director of Hospital Services

A candidate seeking appointment as Director Hospital Services in the University must possess a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent from a recognized University within or outside the country with fifteen years Post Basic Qualification experience.

He must possess an up to date Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. A postgraduate qualification in Public Health will be an advantage.

Pharmacist

A candidate seeking appointment as Pharmacist must possess a B.Pharm degree from a recognized University and must be Registrable with the Pharmacists Registration Council of Nigeria, plus one year post-Registration Cognate experience.

Medical Officer

A Candidate seeking appointment as Medical Officer must possess a degree in Medicine registrable with the Medical and Dental Council (MDC).

In addition to having a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Medical Practice at recognised Institution and Candidate should be Computer Literate.

Nursing Officer II

A candidate seeking appointment as Nursing Officer II must possess a Bachelors degree in Nursing Science from a recognized University and must be registered or registrable with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

Nursing Superintendent

A candidate seeking appointment as Nursing Superintendent must possess the NRN Qualification from a recognized Nursing School within the Country and duly Registrable with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. A post Basic Qualification in Midwifery will be an added advantage.

Technologist

A Candidate seeking appointment as Technologist must possess B.Sc. degree or HND in Science Laboratory Technology with 3 years relevant experience. Holders of ANIST, AIST with six (6) years experience may also apply. Holders of Masters Degree in relevant areas are also eligible to apply.

Candidate must be registered or registrable with the relevant professional bodies.

Laboratory Scientist

A candidate seeking appointment as Laboratory Scientist must possess a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) and must be registered or registrable with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date

11th September, 2013

Method Of Application 

Applicants should forward 15 copies of their applications and detailed curriculum vitae stating:

Date of Birth

Marital Status

State of Origin

L.G.A.

Mobile Phone Number

E-mail Address

Permanent Home Address

Present Postal Address

Post applied for

Current Post and Annual Salary

Academic Qualifications

Work Experience, or Experience in Teaching and Research, Publications(if any)

The names of three Referees and their addresses, and photocopies of relevant credentials.

Candidates are to submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae, and other relevant Credentials in an envelope which should have the position applied for, clearly indicated on its top left-hand corner and should be mailed to the address given below:

Applicants should also request their Referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the address below. The Referees should also be informed to indicate the name of the person on whom they are reporting and post they have applied for.

All applications and letters of reference should be sent to the following address:

The Chairman Implementation Committee

Jigawa State University, Kafin Hausa

C/O Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

Dutse, Jigawa State.

Hand delivery should be submitted to the:

Jigawa State University,

Implementation Committee Secretariat,

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, 

Block 40-42, Old Secretariat, Dutse