Vacancies at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences.

Vacancies at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences.

The University

The David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria is designed as an ultra-modern 21st century state-of-the-art International Health Sciences University. The university's central goal is for specialized manpower development in the most conducive environment in all aspects of health sciences specialities with the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and excellence.

Vacancies

The David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to urgently fill the following vacant Positions in the University.

● Academic Staff Positions

●Department/Designations/Qualification

● Human Anatomy - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc/MBBS + MSc + PhD

● Human Physiology - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc/MBBS + MSc + PhD

● Dentistry - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BDS/FELLOWSHIP/PART1

● Nursing Science - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc + MSc + PhD

● Medical Laboratory Science - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc/BMLS + MSc + PhD

● Physiotherapy - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - DPT/BPT/BMRPT/BSc + MSc + PhD

● Radiography & Radiation Sciences - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc + MSc + PhD

● Optometry - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - OD + MSc/MPH + PhD + FNCO

● Public Health - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc + MSc + PhD

● Human Nutrition & Dietetics - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc + MSc + PhD

● Pharmacy - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BPharm/BSc + MPharm/MSc + PhD

● Health Policy & Health System - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc/MBBS + MSc + PhD

● Healthcare Administration & Hospital Management - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc/MBBS + MSc + PhD

● Health Information Management & Health Informatics - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc/MBBS + MSc + PhD

● Pharmacology & Therapeutics - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - BSc/MBBS + MSc + PhD

● Anatomic Pathology - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - MBBS + FELLOWSHIP/(MSc,PhD)

● Haematology - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - MBBS + FELLOWSHIP/(MSc,PhD)

● Community Medicine - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - MBBS + FELLOWSHIP/(MSc,PhD)

● Medical Microbiology/Parasitology - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - MBBS + FELLOWSHIP/(MSc,PhD)

● Internal Medicine - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - MBBS + FELLOWSHIP/(MSc,PhD)

● Surgery - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - MBBS + FELLOWSHIP/(MSc,PhD)

● Obsterics & Gynaecology - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - MBBS + FELLOWSHIP/(MSc,PhD)

● Peadiatrics - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer 1 - MBBS + FELLOWSHIP/(MSc,PhD)

● Labortory Technologists

Department/Designations/Qualification

Human Anatomy/Human Physiology/Medical Laboratory Science/ Radiography & Radiation Science/Microbiology & Parasitology/Public Health/Human Nutrition & Dietetics/Pharmacy/Pharmocology & Therapeutics/ Anatomic Pathology/ Haematology/Medical Microbiology & Parasitology - Senior Laboratory Technologist/ Laboratory Technologist 1/Laboratory Technologist 11 - BSc + MSc + HND/BSc

QUALIFICATIONS

Professor

Candidates must possess a first degree of not less than second class upper division, a master’s degree and a PhD degree, (MBBS and Fellowship) in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least ten (10) years of teaching and research experience in a University. Candidates must be international scholars of high esteem, with scholarly peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals as proof of the area of specialisation within departmental fields of study. A Scopus publication h-index of 15 points and above and the evidence of having attracted research grants as principal investigator in recent years will be added advantages. Candidates must also have sufficient administrative experience and must not be above 60 years old at the time of appointment.

Associate Professor

Candidates must possess a first degree of not less than second-class upper division, a master's degree and a PhD degree, (MBBS and Fellowship)in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least eight (8) years of teaching and research experience in 2 University. Candidates must be international scholars of high esteem, with scholarly peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals as proof of the area of specialisation within departmental fields of study. A Scopus publication h-index of between 8 to 14 points and the evidence of having attracted Peng grants as principal investigator in recent years will be added advantages. Candidates must also have sufficient administrative experience and must not be above 55 years old at the time of appointment.

Senior Lecturer

Candidates must possess a first degree of not less than second-class upper division, a master’s degree and a PhD degree, (MBBS and Fellowship), in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least five (S) years of teaching and research experience in a University. Candidates must be international scholars of high esteem, with scholarly peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals as proof of the area of specialisation within departmental fields of study. A Scopus publication h-index of between 4 to 7 points and the evidence of having attracted research grants as principal investigator in recent years will be added advantages. Candidates must also have sufficient administrative experience and must not be above 50 years old at the time of appointment.

Lecturer

Candidates must possess a first degree of not less than second class upper division, a master's degree and a PhD degree, (MBBS and Fellowship) in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least two (2) years of teaching and research experience in a University as a Lecturer II. Candidates must possess scholarly peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals as proof of the area of specialisation within departmental fields of study. Candidates must not be above 45 years old at the time of appointment.

Laboratory Technologists (Only in departments advertised)

A Candidate for the position of Senior Laboratory Technologist must possess a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree from a recognized University not below 2nd Class Lower Division, plus a Master’s Degree, plus six (6) years post qualification cognate experience. Candidates for Laboratory Technologist I & II must possess a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree from a recognized University not below 2nd Class Lower Division plus at least (Two) years post qualification cognate experience. All applicants must be registered with the National Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISIT) or other recognized professional laboratory technology bodies. Candidates must not be above 50 years old at the time of appointment.

Registry/Bursary/Library 

Candidates for the positions of Senior Assistant Registrar, Chief Accountant and Assistant Chief Library Officer must possess a Bachelor of Science in any of the Social Sciences or Humanities, Accountancy, Library and Information Science, respectively from a recognised University not below 2nd Class Lower Division, Master’s Degree is added advantage, with at least 15 years post-graduation experience 12 out of which spent in the University administration, Bursary or Library as the case may be.

SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES:

Salaries and allowances are as obtainable in Nigerian Public Universities.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

As contained in the approved conditions governing the service of Staff in Nigerian Universities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications Curriculum Vitae & photocopies of their credentials, and recommendation letters from three referees. The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:

● Full name (Surname First in Capital Letters)

● Place and date of Birth

● Age

● Gender

● Marital Status

● Number and Ages of Children

● E-mail Address and Phone Number(s)

● Postal Address

● Permanent Home Address

● Nationality

● State of Origin and LGA

● Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates (photocopies of certificates to be attached)

● Previous employment(s), position(s), Date(s) Q

● Details of Administrative Experience (with dates)

● Present Employment, Status, Salary and Dates, including a photocopy of the latest pay slip

● List of Publications (Academic staff only)

● List of grants received as Principal Investigator

● Scopus Publication h-index

● Extra-Curricular Activities

● Membership in Professional Bodies

● Names and Addresses of 3 referees

Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked, “Application for Employment (State Category eg., Lecturer I)* to:

The Registrar

David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS)

PMB 211 Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State

CLOSING DATE:

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