Apply now for the ongoing Massive Recruitment for Academic and Non-academic Staff at Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO).
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following Academic and Non-academic Staff at Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO)
Quick Summary of Massive Recruitment for Academic and Non-academic Staff at Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO)
| Company/Host | FUHSO |
| Category | Job |
| Employment Type: | Full time |
| Title | Recruitment for Academic and Non-academic Staff at Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) |
| Location: | Benue, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| End Date: | 1st December, 2025 |
About Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO)
The Federal Government founded FUHSO under President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. One of six universities approved at the time. The new administration under President Muhammadu Buhari ceased activities after 2015. To ensure appropriate human, material, and possibly budgetary resources. 6 June 2019 President Buhari reinstated the university.
12 May 2020 Appointing primary officers and governing council members. The administrative system was formalised. After renovating temporary facilities, FUHSO began academic operations at its temporary site (Youth Centre, Otada-Otukpo) in May 2020.
6‑7 July 2022 A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the main campus in Akwete-Akpa, Otukpo LGA.
TETFund granted N3 billion High Impact Intervention Fund for infrastructure development. The statute establishing FUHSO was passed.
Academic Programs and Launch FUHSO began with nine NUC-approved programs: Medicine & Surgery, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biostatistics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, Computer Science.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointments into teaching positions in the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State as follows:
Non-Teaching Vacancies:
Job Title: Medical Record Officer
Location: Otukpo, Benue
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / HND qualification in Medical Records or in a relevant health course with NYSC or exemption certificate OR Candidate with National Certificate of the Nigerian Health Records Association or ND qualification in Medical Records with six (6) years cognate experience.
Salary Grade
CONHESS 7.
Job Title: Technologist II
Location: Otukpo, Benue
Qualifications
- Candidate with HND qualification in relevant Science courses from a recognized Institution and registered with NISLT or other relevant institute plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 7.
Job Title: Laboratory Scientist II
Location: Otukpo, Benue
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Degree (not below Second Class Lower division) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) or relevant field registered with the NISLT plus NYSC or exemption certificate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 7.
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor I
Location: Otukpo, Benue
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a minimum of Second-Class Lower Degree in Quantity Survey from a recognized University plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. In addition, registered with the Quantity Surveying Regulation Board of Nigeria (QSRBN).
Salary Grade
CONTISS 8.
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Location: Otukpo, Benue
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a minimum of Second-Class Lower Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), and has completed internship and registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) plus NYSC or exemption certificate.
Salary Grade
CONHESS 8.
Job Title: Senior Confidential Secretary
Location: Otukpo, Benue
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / HND qualification in Secretarial Studies / Office Technology and Management and evidence of proficiency in Computer and Shorthand with three (3) years cognate experience plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 8.
Job Title: Principal Confidential Secretary II
Location: Otukpo, Benue
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / HND qualification in Secretarial Studies / Office Technology and Management and evidence of proficiency in Computer and Shorthand with six (6) years cognate experience plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 9.
Teaching Vacancies
Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer 1, Lecturer 11, Assitant Lecturer in all the Programmes.
Qualifications
Professor:
- The candidate must be a Professor with a minimum of twenty (20) publications; five (5) of which must be offshore while (15) should be journal articles) OR a Reader with a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in a relevant field and evidence of outstanding and continuing achievement/ teaching experience in a University. Ability to supervise a minimum of one Ph.D. student or three Masters students. Registration with the relevant professional body is a mandatory requirement.
- The candidate applying for the position of Professor in the medical-related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent.
Associate Professor/ Reader:
- The candidate must be a Reader or Senior Lecturer with a Ph.D. degree or its equivalence in a relevant field and evidence of outstanding and continuing achievement/teaching experience in a University. Fifteen (15) publications in reputable international and national journals. Ability to supervise a minimum of one master’s or Ph.D. student. Registration with the relevant professional body is a mandatory requirement.
- The candidate applying for the position of Associate Professor /Reader in the medical-related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent.
Senior Lecturer:
- The candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution plus nine (9) years post post-qualification teaching and research experience. The candidate must also have a minimum of eight (8) publications in reputable journals with evidence of continuous research and the ability to supervise graduate students. Registration with the relevant professional body is a mandatory requirement.
- The candidate applying for the position of Senior Lecturer in the medical-related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent.
Lecturer I:
- The candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized institution plus six (6) years post qualification teaching and research experience. The candidate must also have a minimum of Four (4) publications in reputable journals with evidence of continuous research and the ability to supervise graduate students. Registration with the relevant professional body is a mandatory requirement.
- The candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I in the medical-related field must possess MBBS plus the final of the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria or its equivalent.
Lecturer II:
- A fresh Ph.D. holder from a recognized University or Master’s degree plus three (3) years post-qualification teaching and research experience and, at least, two (2) Journal publications with evidence of Ph.D. registration. Registration with the relevant professional body is\ a mandatory requirement.
- The candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II in the medical-related field must possess an MBBS. The part II of the fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria and its equivalent is an added advantage.
Assistant Lecturer:
- A good second class honours degree (not less than 2™ Class Upper) and/or a Master’s Degree including NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus professional registration.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward soft copies of their applications and credentials to: registrar@fuhso.edu.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.
And
Candidates should also submit five (5) hard copies each of their applications, credentials and supporting documents such as curriculum vitae under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked with the post applied for to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO),
Otukpo,
P.M.B 145, Otukpo,
Benue State.
The Curriculum vitae must be prepared following the format indicated below:
- Full Name (Sumame first in capital letters):
- Place and Date of Birth:
- Nationality.
- State of Origin and Local Government Area:
- Permanent Home Address:
- Present: Postal Address / GSM Number / E-mail Address:
- Number and Ages of Children (if any):
- Educational Institution Attended with Dates:
- Marital Status:
- Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates; (enclose photocopies of certificates)
- Working Experience including full details of former and present Post(s) including Community Service where applicable:
- List of Publications where applicable:
- Honours / Distinctions:
- Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Position Applied for:
- Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees:
- NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption certificate:
- Any other relevant information.
Note: Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under confidential cover directly to the Registrar.
Application closing date: 1st December, 2025