Qualifications

• The candidate is expected to be a person of proven character and courage. Additionally,
• he/she should:
• Have wide academic and administrative experience in the University, government, or industry, and capable of giving dynamic leadership to the University teaching hospital.
• Be capable of linking quality research to industry in order to promote innovation.
• Have capacity to foster international partnerships and facilitate students and faculty exchanges.
• Possess high reputation nationally and internationally, with capacity to command the respect of national and international academic communities through his or her track records.
• Possess strong leadership qualities to successfully lead a group of well-informed and articulate academic community.
• Be of good physical and mental health.
• Requirements
• Interested candidates for the position should meet the following criteria:
• Possess a valid Medical or Dental practice license registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria with not less than fifteen (15) years of post-graduation experience.
• Hold fellowship status from either the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African Postgraduate Medical College or its equivalent, registerable by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Be a Professor and erudite scholar in their chosen specialization, deeply rooted in the finest academic traditions.
• Have served as a Consultant for a minimum of five (5) years.
• Should not exceed 60 years of age at the time of assuming office.
• Provide evidence of Medical Research, demonstrate the ability to attract research grant(s), and possess knowledge of information and communications technology, which are considered added advantages.
• Submit a Vision Statement for the Hospital outlining plans for the next four (4) years, within a maximum of 1000 words.
• Include in the Curriculum Vitae the names and addresses of three (3) referees, with at least one referee being a Senior Medical or Dental Practitioner with not less than twenty (20) years of standing. Referees should be capable of attesting to the candidate's academic, professional, and managerial abilities. Recommendation letters from the referees should accompany the application.
• Tenure of Office
• The appointment is for an initial term of four (4) years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of the Board of Regents of Igbinedion University, Okada.

Benefits

• Remuneration
• The salary and allowances attached to the post are competitive and negotiable.
• Method of Application
• Interested and qualified candidates should submit Twenty (20) copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope addressed to:
• The Registrar and Secretary to Council
• Igbinedion University, Okada,
• Edo State.
• E-Mail: registrar@iuokada.edu.ng
• Note
• Submit a Vision Statement for the Hospital outlining plans for the next four (4) years, within a maximum of 1000 words.
• Include in the Curriculum Vitae the names and addresses of three (3) referees, with at least one referee being a Senior Medical or Dental Practitioner with not less than twenty (20) years of standing. Referees should be capable of attesting to the candidate's academic, professional, and managerial abilities. Recommendation letters from the referees should accompany the application.
• Qualified Nigerians in the diaspora are encouraged to apply.