Director of Administration at Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin aims to provide friendly, specialized, qualitative psychiatry and rehabilitative care for the mentally ill in their social environment which is centrally located and delivered by qualified professionals using the most modern equipment.

Job Title: Director of Administration

Location: Benin, Edo

Responsibilities

• The Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Medical Director for the day-to-day general administration of the hospital.
• He/She 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 the 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 Humanities, Social Sciences, or Hospital/Health Services Management from a recognized University.
• Candidates must have not less than twenty (20) years of post-qualification cognate experience in the Administrative cadre in a government establishment.
• Candidates must not be less than a Directorate Cadre in a government establishment.
• Possession of a master’s degree or any other relevant higher degree would be an added advantage.
• Fellow or Associate of the Institute of Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.
• Candidates must be ICT-compliant
• Working experience in a hospital is an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

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

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.

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2025.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are to submit fifteen (15) copies of their Applications, accompanied by photocopies of their credentials and their Curriculum Vitae (CV) following the guidelines listed below:

• Full Name
• Place and date of birth
• Home address
• Nationality
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children (if any)
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience
• Present employment indicating present status and salary
• Extra-curricular activities
• Referees (3)
• State of Origin

The Applications and attachments should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Application for the Post of Director of Administration” at the left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Medical Director,
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital,
P.M.B. 1108,
Benin City, Edo State

Note

• The Curriculum Vitae must include the names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be within the rank of the Directorate cadre. Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referee.