DUFUTH Director of Administration Job Vacancy

David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) in Uburu, Ebonyi State, invites applications from qualified and experienced administrators for the post of Director of Administration.

This notice comes from hospital management and sets out the duties, entry requirements, tenure, salary, and clear steps for sending an application. Students and early career staff who read this can share the details with senior colleagues who may fit the role, so that the right person joins DUFUTH at this level.

About the DUFUTH Director of Administration role

The Director of Administration reports to the Chief Medical Director and takes charge of the general administration of the teaching hospital.

The person in this post:

• Acts as chief adviser to the Chief Medical Director on general administrative matters
• Serves as Secretary to the Board of Management
• Leads the departments that handle administrative work across the hospital
• Helps with policy work as directed by the Chief Medical Director and the Board of Management
• Coordinates support departments so that services run smoothly for clinical and non-clinical units
• Manages official letters for the Board and keeps hospital records safe and well arranged
• Carries out any other related duties that the Board or the Chief Medical Director may assign from time to time

Qualifications and experience required

Applicants for the post of Director of Administration must meet the following conditions:

• Hold a first degree in Hospital or Health Services Management, Humanities, or Social Sciences from a recognised university
• Have at least twenty (20) years of post-qualification cognate experience in the administrative cadre within a government establishment
• Hold the post of Deputy Director within a government establishment for not less than two (2) years
• Possession of a Master’s degree or any other relevant higher degree in a related field is an added advantage
• Be ICT compliant and able to work well with modern office systems
• Be an Associate member of the Institute of Health Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN)

Main duties of the Director of Administration

The Director of Administration has a wide role inside the teaching hospital. Key duties include:

• Overseeing daily general administration across the hospital
• Giving clear advice to the Chief Medical Director on staff matters and other administrative issues
• Serving as Secretary to the Board of Management and keeping minutes and records
• Supervising departments that handle personnel, general administration, and related support services
• Helping with the drafting, carrying out, and review of policies as directed by the Chief Medical Director and/or the Board of Management
• Ensuring that correspondence from and to the Board is well managed and that hospital records are kept up to date
• Taking on any other tasks that the Board of Management or the Chief Medical Director may add to the role from time to time

Tenure of office

The Director of Administration holds office from the date of appointment. Time already spent in other organisations within the public service is part of the total service record.

The officer remains in post as long as:

• The mandatory retirement age of sixty (60) years has not been reached, and
• Total service years do not exceed thirty-five (35) years, whichever comes first

Other terms and conditions for this post are set out clearly in the letter of appointment.

Salary and conditions of service

Salary and conditions of service follow the approved Public Service Salary Structure for this category of officer. This keeps the post in line with other senior posts within the public service system.

Method of application

Interested and qualified candidates are to send twenty (20) copies of their written application. Each application must be accompanied by photocopies of credentials and a detailed curriculum vitae.

The curriculum vitae should clearly highlight:

• Full name
• Place and date of birth
• Home address
• Contact address
• Nationality
• Marital status
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications with dates
• Working experience
• Present employment, including current status and salary
• Extra-curricular activities

Details about referees

The curriculum vitae must include the names and addresses of three (3) referees. At least one referee must hold the rank of Director or its equivalent.

Recommendation letters from the referees are to be sent directly by the referees to the same address used for the application.

Submission address

All applications, with the required attachments, should be placed in a sealed envelope.

The envelope must be clearly marked at the top left-hand corner with:

Application for the Post of Director of Administration

The sealed envelope should be addressed to:

The Chief Medical Director
David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH)
Uburu, Ebonyi State.

Online submissions can also be sent to the DUFUTH registry email at:
Registry.cmd@dufuth.gov.ng

Closing date and newspaper notice

Submission of applications closes six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

Further details appear in:

• The Nation Newspaper of Thursday, 13 November 2025
• Vanguard edition of 13 November 2025

Signed:
Anih Edith N (Mrs), AHAN
Acting Director of Administration
For: Hospital Management

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