Director of Administration at the National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna

The National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna is a very young parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health which came into existence in 1999. Its birth was in recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the very high Prevalence of hearing impairment in Africa, (Nigeria inclusive) and its subsequent encouragement of countries to set up institutions that would, among other things: Spearhead the fight against deafness and hearing impairment through diagnosis and treatment, and Carry out and coordinate research into the Prevalence of deafness and hearing impairment in the country.

The Centre, for logistic problems started its operations from facilities provided by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos in 1999. Relocation to Kaduna started in 2002 and was concluded by October, 2003. Since then, the Centre has continued to operate in facilities provided by the Kaduna State government, both for its administrative and clinical services. The centre was established with the following mandate: To lead in the diagnosis and treatment of Ear, Nose and Throat diseases in the country; Conduct and coordinate researches into the prevalence of deafness in Nigeria; To train manpower for the ENT specialty. However, the centre has in spite of all odds, strived to, as much as possible, meet up to these challenges of fulfilling its mandate.

The Management of National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Director of Administration

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• The Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Medical Director for the day-to-day general administration of the Hospital.
• He shall advise the Medical Director on administrative matters and also function as the Secretary to the Board of Management.

In addition, the Director of Administration shall:

• Take charge of the department responsible for administration;
• Coordinate all official correspondences of the Board of Management;
• 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;
• Perform such other functions as the Board or the Medical Director, may from time to time assign to him/her.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess a good First Degree in either Hospital/Health Services Management or the Humanities or Social Sciences from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• Candidates with less than FOUR (4) years to statutorily exit the service need not to apply.
• Working experience in a Government Hospital is an added advantage.
• Candidates must not have less than twenty (20) years post-qualification working experience in a government establishment (He/She must be on the directorate cadre).
• Possession of Master's Degree or any other relevant higher degree would be an added advantage.
• Membership of the Institute of Health Services Administrator of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.

Tenure

• The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served as a Director in any other organization in the Public Service, provided the officer does not 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 may be specified in the letter of appointment.

Salary and Conditions of Service
Salary and conditions of service shall be in accordance with the Public Service salary structure for this category of officers.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of their Applications accompanied with photocopies of their Credentials and their Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Contact Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Marital Status
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience
• Present employment indicating present status and salary
• Extra-curricular activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom must be within the rank of Directorate cadre.

The Applications and Attachments 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 Medical Director,
National Ear Care Centre,
No 3, Golf Course / Independence Way,
Kaduna, Kaduna State.

Note: Applicants are advised to request their referees to send the Recommendation letters directly to the above address.

Application Deadline 25th January, 2024.