Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Director of Administration which will soon become vacant at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife.

 

The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, one of the foremost Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria, was founded on the He Philosophy as a guiding principle which focuses on an integrated healthcare delivery system approach with emphasis on comprehensive healthcare services comprising primary at the base, secondary and tertiary services at the hospital settings. The institution has six (6) healthcare hospital units with 780-Bed complement and 36 Dental Chairs offering diverse and specialized services.

The vision of the institution is to become a leading centre of excellence in every Clinical Training and Support Services while its vision is to provide quality healthcare services, Manpower Development through Training and Research for the overall Benefit of the Patients and the Society. The Director of Administration will be Secretary to the Management Board and be responsible to the Chief Medical Director to give effective leadership in administrative matters towards the achievement of the vision and mission of the Hospital in order to transform it into a 21 -century world class standard.

Position:

Director of Administration

Qualifications and Experience;

Candidates should possess a good Honours Degree from a recognized University in Health Services Management or any of the Social Sciences or Humanities.

Possession of a Masters Degree in Public Administration or Health Services Management will be an added advantage.

Candidate must be a member of the Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria.

In addition, candidates must have not less than Twenty (20) years cognate administrative experience in a Teaching Hospital or any other institution of similar standard, part of which MUST be in the Deputy Director grade.

Anyone below the grade of Deputy Director and earning below CONHESS 14 (GL16) need not apply.

Duties;

Successful candidates will be responsible to the Chief Medical Director tor the effective functioning of all the administrative divisions in the day-to-day management of the Teaching Hospital and be Secretary to the Management Board.

Conditions of Service

These are as obtainable in the Federal Public Service of Nigeria.

SALARY:

CONHESS15 (N4, 224, 544.00 – N5,128, 200.00) per annum.

REFEREES:

Candidates should request their three (3) referees to write to the Chief Medical Director/Chief Executive of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, before the closing date.

Method of Application:

Application forms are obtainable from the office of the Head of Establishments Department, Room 1.2, Administrative Headquarters, Ife Hospital Unit, Ile-Ife.Applicants must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Applicants wishing to transfer their services from other institutions should accompany their applications with copies of the letter of last promotion and copies of duly completed immediate past four years’ Annual Performance Evaluation Reports .Completed application form with (20) copies of detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant credentials should be forwarded to reach:

 

The Chief Medical Director,

O.A.U.T.H.C.,

P.M.B.5538,

Ile Ife.

 

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged,

Closing Date:

The closing date for submission of completed application forms is 14th August, 2013.