The Delta State Government has opened applications for the recruitment of medical and non-medical personnel into the state’s health sector as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery.
This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, during a press conference in Asaba on Tuesday.
This comes as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel in a major initiative to improve healthcare services across the state.
Interested candidates are required to submit applications addressed to the Chairman, Health Sector Recruitment.
Applications must include a Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant credentials, a birth certificate or age declaration, a certificate of the local government of origin, and two recent passport photographs.
Applicants are also required to provide referee reports, evidence of a change of name where applicable, and a current practicing licence for regulated roles.
Applications can be submitted either physically or via email:
- Physical submission: Ministry of Health, Ground Floor, Cluster E, Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat, Asaba
- Email submission: pshealth@yahoo.com
- Application deadline
- All applications must be submitted within two weeks of the date of the advertisement.
Consultants – MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, plus fellowship of the National or West African Postgraduate Medical College (or equivalent) and a valid practising licence.
- SMO II / Resident Doctors – Same qualifications as consultants, with evidence of passing primary examinations of either postgraduate college.
- Nursing Officer – RN/RM certificate with a current nursing licence.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist – BMLS degree with a valid practising licence.
- Medical Laboratory Technician – OND in Medical Laboratory Science.
- Pharmacist – BPharm or PharmD with a current practising licence.
- Pharmacologist – B.Sc in Pharmacology or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician – Minimum of three years training from a School of Health Technology with relevant certification.
- Medical Records Officer – HND in Health Records.
- Medical Records Technician – Minimum of three years training from a School of Health Technology with relevant certification.
- Dental Therapist – Degree or diploma in Dental Therapy or Oral Health Science.
- Dental Technologist – Degree or diploma in Dental Therapy or Oral Health Science.
- Dental Technician – RN/RM plus certification in Dental Therapy or Oral Health Science.
- Anaesthetic Technician – SSCE (5 credits) and OND in Anaesthesia or related field from a recognised institution.
- Nutritionist/Dietician – Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field with relevant certification.
- Physiotherapist – Minimum of a first degree in Physiotherapy.
- Scientific Officer – First degree in Natural Sciences.
- Programme Analyst / ICT – Degree in Computer Science.
- Medical Social Welfare Officer – Degree in Social Sciences.
- Procurement Officer – Degree in Social Sciences plus membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply of Nigeria.
- Radiographer – Diploma of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent qualification.
- HEO (Accounts) – Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- HEO (Audit) – Degree in Accounting or Audit.
- HEO (General Duties) – Degree in Social Sciences.
- Clerical Officer II – SSCE with at least five credits.
- Optometrist – Doctor of Optometry (OD).
- Optician – ND or HND in Dispensing Optics.
- Public Health Officer – Degree in Community Medicine or Public Health.
- CHEW – Minimum of three years training from a School of Health Technology.
