VACANCY FOR POST OF DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

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The Management of David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Director of Administration.

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David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) is a premier healthcare institution with ultra-modern facilities, cutting-edge equipment, and innovative technology. DUFUTH excels in quality patient care, groundbreaking research, and top-notch education, establishing itself as a beacon of excellence in Nigeria's healthcare landscape and one of the country's fastest-growing teaching hospitals.

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Our Vision is to be a world class tertiary health institution committed to effective and efficient health care delivery, qualitative training and research.

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Our Mission is irreversible commitment to delivering world class care with ultra-modern medical facilities, conducive environment and passion driven personnel.

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JOB TITLE: Director Of Administration

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RESPONSIBILITIES

 The Director of Administrations shall be responsible to the Chief Medical Director for day-to-day general administration of the

Hospital.

 He/She shall be the Chief Administrative adviser to the Chief Medical Director and Secretary to the Board of Management.

In addition, the Director of Administration shall:

 Take charge of the department responsible for administration;

 Participate in formulation, execution and review of policies as directed by the Medical Director and/or the Board;

 Coordinate the activities of support departments in the Hospital;

 Conduct the correspondence of the Board and keep the records of the Hospital;

 Perform such other functions as the Board or the Chief Medical Director, may from time to time assign to him/her.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Candidates must possess a First Degree in either Hospital/Health Services Management or Humanities or Social Sciences from a recognized University or its equivalent.

 Fellow or Associate membership of the Institute of Health Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.

 Candidates must have not less than twenty (20) years of post-qualification working experience in a government establishment.

 Possession of Master's Degree or any other relevant higher degrees would be an added advantage.

 Candidates must not be below Deputy Director or equivalent in a government establishment.

 Working experience in a hospital or healthcare service delivery organization is an added advantage.

 Candidate must be ICT complaint.

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TENURE

 The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served inany other organization in the Public Service, provided the officer doesnot attain the mandatory retirement age of Sixty(60)years or thirty-five(35) years of service (whichever comes first) and on such terms and conditions as maybe specified in the letter of appointment.

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SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salary and conditions of services shall be in accordance with thePublic Service salary structure for this category of officer.

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METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should send twenty(20) copies of their Applications accompanied with photocopies of their Credentials and their Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following:

 Full Name

 Place and date of birth

 Home address

 Contact address

 Nationality

 Marital status

 Number and ages of children (if any) Institutions attended with dates

 Academic qualifications obtained with dates

 Working experience

 Present employment indicating present status and salary Extra-curricular activities.

The Curriculum Vitae must include the names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom must be within the rank of Directorate

cadre.

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The Application and Attachment should be in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of Director of Administration" at the

top left-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:

The Chief Medical Director,

David Umahi Federal University Teaching

Hospital,(DUFUTH), Uburu, Ebonyi State.

Online submissions can also be made to Registry.cmd@dufuth.gov.ng

Note: Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referee.

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Submission of Applications closes six weeks from the date of this publication.

You may also check page 12 of the Daily Sun, January 5, 2025 and Page 33 of the Vanguard Newspaper of 5th January for further details and reference.

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SIGNED

MANAGEMENT