Sokoto State University is a new conventional degree awarding Institution whose motto ‘It all begins here!’ depicts the concept of education as a determinant of progress and societal advancement.

Its vision is to become a world-class Institution that produces globally competitive graduates who can advance economic development and are prepared to meet the challenges of the millennium.

It is in this regard that the University wishes to engage suitably qualified applicants to fill various positions in the following Academic and Senior Administrative Departments.

1). Departments/Positions

B.) Senior Administrative Positions

a. Health Sector

Director of Hospital Services

Pharmacist

Medical Officer

Nursing Officer II

Nursing Superintendent

Laboratory Scientist

2.) Requisite Qualification

B. Senior Administrative Positions

a. Health Sector

i) Director of Hospital Services

Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery degree or its equivalent from a recognized University with fifteen years Post Basic Qualification experience. S/he must possess the Fellowship of the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College or its equivalent and an up to date Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. A Postgraduate qualification in Public Health will be an Advantage. 

ii) Pharmacist

Applicants must hold a good B. Pham degree from a recognized University and must be Registrable with the Pharmacists Registration Council of Nigeria, Plus one year post-Registration Cognate experience.

iii) Medical Officer

Applicants must hold a degree in MBBS with a minimum of 2 years experience in Medical Practice at a recognized institution. S/he must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

iv) Nursing Officer

Applicants must hold a good Bachelors degree in Nursing Science from a recognized University and must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

v) Nursing Superintendent

Applicants must hold the NRN Qualification from a recognized Nursing School within the Country and duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. A post Basic Qualification in Midwifery will be an added advantage.

vi) Laboratory Scientist

Applicants must hold a good Bachelors of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) and must be registered or registrable with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.

Salary and Condition of Service

The salaries and conditions of service are as applicable to the post appointed for in Nigerian Universities as approved by Sokoto State

Government and the Governing Council of the University from time to time,

Application Closing Date

25th November, 2013

Method of Application

Interested applicants should submit their applications and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to include contact mobile phone numbers and e-mail address through the University’s e-mail: [email protected] or by courier to:

The Registrar, Sokoto State University,

P.M.B. 2134, Airport

Road, Sokoto, Sokoto State 

Note:

All applicants must be proficient in computer and a teaching qualification will be an added advantage for academic Staff.

Vacancies for academic positions are open to Nigerians and expatriates for the position of senior lecturer and above.