Director of Administration HND / BA / BSc Job

Responsibilities

The Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Medical Director for the day-to-day general administration of the Hospital.
He shall be the Chief Administrative Adviser to the 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 Medical Director, may from time to time assign to him/her.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess a good First Degree in either Hospital / Health Services Management or Humanities or Social Services from a recognized University or its equivalent.
Fellow or Associate membership of the Institute of the Health Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other 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 a Master's Degree or any equivalent higher Degrees would be an added advantage.
Candidates must not be less than an Assistant Director in a government establishment.
Working experience in a hospital is an added advantage.

Tenure


The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served in other organizations 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.

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.
The University comprises the central campus, the student r... read moreesidential area, the staff quarters and a Teaching and Research Farm. The central campus comprises the academic, administrative units and service centers while the student residential area is made up of 10 undergraduate hostels and a postgraduate hall of residence.In the 1970’s and the early 1980’s, the University attained a foremost position among universities in Africa, with a vibrant academic and social atmosphere and a high international reputation. Today, the University celebrates a rich tradition of excellence having produced, from among its staff, a Nobel Laureate and four National Merit Award winners.
The University comprises the central campus, the student residential area, the staff quarters and a Teaching and Research Farm. The central campus comprises the academic, administrative units and service centers. The student residential area are made up of 10 undergraduate hostels and a postgraduate hall of residence. Many restaurants are located here. There is a power station, a dam and a water treatment plant.