University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Recruitment

University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) as a tertiary health facility came into being in 1973 following the enactment of an edict (number 12). As the sixth of the 1st generation Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria, it was established to complement her sister institution. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment into the following positions in University of Benin Teaching Hospital, (U.B.T.H.) Benin City. The Hospital is commending a new initiative that is driven by the concept of objective and structured training. Registrar II (Resident Doctors) MSS II (as obtainable in Public Service) Candidates for the post must be fully registered with the Nigeria Medical and Dental Council In addition, they are expected to produce evidence of completion of the NYSC, or exemption from the service. All prospective candidates for Residency Training Programmes must possess at least a pass in the Primary Fellowship Examination or the relevant professional examination. The departments are: Anaesthesiology                          Child Health Medicine                                    Morbid Anatomy Obst. & Gynaecology                   Chemical Pathology Gen. Surgery                              Medical Microbiology Radiology                                   Haematology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery         Neurosurgery Preventive Dentistry                     ENT Periodontics                               Cardiothoraxic surgery Restorative Dentistry                   Urology Oral Pathology                            Orthopaedics & Trauma Mental Health                             Plastic Surgery Ophthalmology                           Paediatric Surgery Method of Application: Application forms are obtainable from the office of the Deputy Director of Administration, (Personnel Matters), University of Benin Teaching Hospital. P.M.B. 1111, Benin City by callers on receipt of evidence of payment of the required fees. Applicants should request their Schools (Universities) to forward to the Hospital, copies of their transcripts Screening Examination: Part of the interview entails a written screening examination meant to determine candidate's academic and attitudinal disposition to residency training. Completed application form accompanied with fifteen (15) copies of the applicant's Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be returned to: The Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 1111, Benin City. Interview Date: • Screening Examination: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010. • Oral Interview: Friday 12th March, 2010. Referees: • Applicants are advised to request their referees (3 each) to forward their reports directly to the Chief Medical Director Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Closing Date: 3rd March, 2010