Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has announced a large-scale recruitment exercise aimed at strengthening its College of Medicine and Health Sciences as well as its healthcare delivery services.
The institution, known for its investment in modern medical facilities and quality education, is inviting applications from qualified professionals across medical, academic and technical fields. The move, according to the university, reflects its continued expansion and commitment to excellence in both medical training and clinical service delivery.
The vacancies span consultancy roles, specialised nursing positions, academic appointments and technical support services, with the university seeking experienced candidates with strong clinical, teaching and research backgrounds.
Available positions include:
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Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Consultant – Paediatrics
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Consultant – Family Medicine
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Consultant – Community Medicine
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Consultant – Psychiatry (General)
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Consultant – Haematology
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Consultant – Chemical Pathology
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Consultant – Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
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Consultant – Anatomic Pathology
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Consultant – General Surgery
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Nurse – Anaesthetic
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Nurse – Perioperative
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Nurse – Nephrology
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Intensive Care Nurse
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Professor – College of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Reader – College of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Senior Lecturer – College of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Lecturer I – College of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Assistant Lecturer – College of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Technologist – College of Medicine and Health Sciences
The university emphasised that applicants must possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate proven competence in their respective fields. Candidates applying for clinical roles are also required to hold valid practising licences and certifications from recognised professional bodies.
Interested applicants are expected to submit a comprehensive application either electronically or through physical delivery. The management advised candidates to strictly adhere to the application guidelines to ensure proper consideration.
Application process:
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Submit applications via designated university email addresses (preferred method)
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Use the exact job title as the email subject
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Alternatively, submit hard copies addressed to the Registrar and Secretary to Council at the university’s main campus in Ado-Ekiti
Required documents:
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Formal application letter addressed to the Registrar
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Updated Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and clinical experience
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Copies of academic and professional certificates
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NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
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Current practising licence (for consultants and nurses)
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Contact details of at least two referees
Observers in the education and health sectors have described the recruitment as a strategic effort to strengthen ABUAD’s growing reputation in medical education and healthcare services. They noted that such initiatives are vital in addressing the shortage of skilled health professionals in Nigeria.
Reaffirming its commitment to excellence, the university urged qualified candidates to take advantage of the opportunity, noting that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
