10,436 openings live now How we check employers Never pay to apply
Hiring Train Help
Sign in Post a job Create account

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, was established in 2007 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University strives for excellence and is poised to become one of the best Universities of Petroleum in the world. The University is committed to the production of high-level manpower, engaging in cutting-edge research and community service for the achievement of National development goals and global relevance.

The University is excellence-driven and is poised to become one of the best Universities of Petroleum in the world.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Health Centre

Location: Effurun, Delta

Job Summary

  • The Director of the Health Centre is the Chief Medical Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration, coordination and management of the healthcare services to staff and students of the University.
  • The successful candidate shall provide strategic leadership in delivering accessible, efficient and high-quality healthcare services to students, staff and other eligible members of the University community.

Responsibilities

  • Providing professional and administrative leadership for the University's Health Centre Directorate.
  • Coordinating and supervising the activities of medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and other healthcare personnel of the Directorate.
  • Developing and implementing policies and programmes for effective and efficient healthcare delivery in the University.
  • Ensuring the provision of quality preventive, diagnostic, curative and emergency medical services.
  • Advising the Vice-Chancellor and University Management on medical, public health and occupational health matters.
  • Preparing and implementing the Directorate's annual budget and ensuring the prudent management of medical facilities, equipment and resources.
  • Coordinating healthcare provision, disease prevention, immunization, medical screening and other public health initiatives.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant professional standards, healthcare regulations and medical ethics.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective referral arrangements with tertiary hospitals and other healthcare institutions.
  • Performing any other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and a valid practicing license.
  • Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, the West African Postgraduate Medical College or an equivalent recognized professional qualification.
  • A minimum of twenty (20) years of relevant post-professional experience, including substantial clinical practice and teaching/administrative experience.
  • Proven experience in managing healthcare facilities, personnel and resources, preferably in a university, teaching hospital or comparable institution.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in contemporary healthcare management.

Tenure:

  • The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years, subject to the provisions of the University's enabling laws and applicable Federal Government regulations.

Remuneration and other Conditions of Service

  • The remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as applicable to the position of Director, Health Centre in federal universities in Nigeria, together with other benefits approved by the Governing Council.

Apply for this role

Closes Saturday 14 November · 22 days left

Application handled on the employer's own site. We track that you applied but cannot see status updates.

How to apply

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are required to submit twenty (20) copies of their applications, detailed curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant credentials. The curriculum vitae should contain the following information:

  • Full name (surname first).
  • Full name of place of birth.
  • State of origin and local government area.
  • Nationality and marital status.
  • Number and ages of children.
  • Current postal address, telephone number and email address.
  • Educational institutions attended, with dates.
  • Academic and professional qualifications obtained, with dates.
  • Evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies and licences.
  • Employment history, including positions held and dates.
  • Administrative and managerial experience.
  • Professional publications, where applicable.
  • Names, addresses and contact details of three (3) referees, at least two of whom must be professionally competent to assess the applicant's clinical and administrative capabilities.

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “POSITION OF DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE” at the top left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Petroleum Resources,
P.M.B. 1221, Effurun,
Delta State, Nigeria.

Referees Report
Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar under confidential cover with the envelope marked “POSITION OF DIRECTOR, HEALTH CENTRE.”

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

What to submit

  • CV / résumé

Similar roles open now

Director of Works and Services

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, Delta 18- years

Unverified Pay not stated

Registrar

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, Delta 22- years

Unverified Pay not stated

Pharmacy Technician

Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul Hospital, Kubwa, Abuja. Abuja 2- years

Unverified Pay not stated

Production Pharmacist

AMA Medical Manufacturing Limited Kaduna 2- years

Unverified Pay not stated

Nursing Officer

Seven Up Bottling Company Ilorin, Kwara 2- years

Unverified Pay not stated

Safety Manager

Hyatt Ikeja, Lagos 5- years

Unverified Pay not stated

Keep looking

Nearby roles

Questions about applying

They see your structured profile as it stands at the moment you apply, plus your CV if you have one attached. That snapshot is frozen - if you edit your profile next week, this application still shows what you sent today. Your salary expectation is never sent unless you choose to include it.
Yes. The match figure is for you, not for them - The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, does not see it. The apply button works the same regardless of your match percentage.
Because boards rewrite titles when they republish. All copies of this vacancy are the same job at the same employer with the same closing date. We show the employer's own wording and list the rest above so you know you have already seen it.
It appears in your application tracker straight away. Because this application is handled here rather than on an external site, you will see the status change as The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, moves it - viewed, shortlisted, interviewing or declined. Roles that redirect to an employer's own site cannot be tracked that way, and we say so on those listings.
This employer has not yet been checked against the corporate register. Regardless of any of that, no employer on this platform may ask you for money at any stage. If this one does, report it and tell us what they asked for.

Pay not stated Closes in 22 days

Show instructions