The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State, was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2021 to expand access to quality university education and train medical personnel to strengthen the provision of medical services in Nigeria. The University is a specialized institution focused on Health, Nutrition, and Medical Sciences, located along Ora Road in Ila-Orangun, Osun State.
The
Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences,
Ila-Orangun, in accordance with the provisions of the University's
Establishment Act (2023) and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
1993, as amended, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for
the position below will become vacant on 27th January 2027:
Job Title: Vice-Chancellor
Location: Ila-Orangun, Osun
About the Role
- The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of
the University.
- He / She is responsible for the academic, physical, and
infrastructural development of the University through proper utilisation
of the University's resources.
- The Vice-Chancellor ensures not only high-level academic and moral
discipline, but also adequate welfare for staff and students as well as
peace, stability, and good governance in the University.
- In addition, the Vice-Chancellor establishes good relations with
external agencies and organisations, both national and international, and
attracts resources and benefactions for the University.
Requirements
The
candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Health
Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State shall:
- Possess a Doctoral Degree or fellowship (for medically qualified
candidates only) with at least 15 years of experience in the University
system after doctoral/fellowship training;
- Be a professor with a field of specialisation in Medical or Health
Sciences;
- Be a distinguished Professor and an acclaimed scholar from a
recognised University with a minimum of seven years on the rank as at the
close of the advertisement;
- Have delivered an Inaugural Lecture in a recognized Institution;
- Be a person with excellent managerial/administrative and leadership
experience in a reputable and recognised university;
- Be an outstanding scholar with good publications in quantity and
quality in reputable outlets within and outside Nigeria, and show evidence
of continuous research productivity through scholarly publications post
professorial attainment;
- Candidate should be the first, last or corresponding author in
majority (at least 60%) of the listed publications;
- A minimum Google Scholar Citation Score of 1500, an H-Index score of
15;
- Show evidence of international recognition and linkages such as
membership in international organizations, presentations and/or grants;
- Show verifiable evidence of attracting high impact research grants
as Principal Investigator from organizations within and outside Nigeria
and possess excellent skill to mentor young Faculty members in
grantsmanship;
- Be a person with entrepreneurial drive with potential to source
funds for the University and increase its revenue base;
- Be a person with high level of emotional intelligence and ability to
create synergy and promote peace and unity across different sections of
the university while promoting harmonious relationship among town and
gown;
- Be knowledgeable and possess certification/training in Information
Communication Technology (ICT) to drive the expectations of 21st century
Institution;
- Possess and be able to present a clear vision for the transformation
and development of the FUHSI into a highly competitive 21st century
university;
- Be a person who is physically and mentally fit to endure the
pressure of the office of the Vice-Chancellor;
- Be not more than 65 years old by January 27, 2027.
Tenure and Conditions of
Service
- The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5)
years only.
- The conditions of service are as applicable to the position of a
Vice-Chancellor in Nigerian Federal Universities as may be determined by
the Federal Government from time to time.
- He shall be responsible to the Governing Council for the
implementation of the policy, financial control and infrastructure of the
university.
Application
Closing Date
5th October, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their
Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Vision statement of
not more than 1000 words, and copies of all credentials and other supporting
documents. The Curriculum Vitae arrangement should follow this pattern:
- Name in Full
- Date of Birth
- State of Origin
- Local Government Area
- Contact Address
- Permanent Address
- Phone Number
- Email
- Year of Promotion / Appointment as Professor
- Institutions Attended with Dates
- Qualifications Obtained with Dates
- Professional Qualifications
- ICT Training / Certification
- National and International Recognitions / Services and Awards
- Commendation
- Work Experience with Dates
- Administrative Experience with Dates
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- External Examinations
- Membership of Learned Societies
- Grants Received and the Awarding Organizations with Year and Amount
- Postgraduate Supervisions
- Title of the Inaugural Lecture and the Date Delivered
- Articles in Learned Journals Indicating the Lead / Last and
Corresponding Authors
- Conferences and Workshops Attended
- Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees Who Should Be Requested to
Forward Their Reports to the Registrar Under Confidential Cover not later
than the Closing Date of this advertisement
- Signature and Date.
All
applications are to be sealed, addressed, and submitted under Confidential
Cover, with the envelope marked “POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR” to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun,
Km 10, Ora Road,
Ila-Orangun, Osun State,
Nigeria.
Note: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interaction with the Joint Council and Senate
Selection Board.
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