Director of Administration at Federal Ministry of Health

About the Role

The Federal Ministry of Health seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as Director of Administration. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day general administration of the Hospital and serve as Chief Adviser to the Chief Medical Director on all administrative matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Medical Director for all general administrative operations
• Serve as Chief Adviser to the Chief Medical Director on administrative matters
• Act as Secretary to the Board of Management
• Oversee all departments responsible for administration
• Participate in the formulation, execution, and review of policies as directed by the Chief Medical Director and Board of Management
• Coordinate the activities of all support departments within the Hospital
• Manage Board correspondence and maintain comprehensive Hospital records
• Perform additional functions as assigned by the Board or Chief Medical Director

Required Qualifications

• First degree from a recognized University in Hospital/Health Services Management, Humanities, or Social Sciences
• Minimum of 20 years of post-qualification cognate experience in an administrative cadre within a government establishment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Deputy Director in a Government establishment
• Current membership as an Associate member of the Institute of Health Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN)
• ICT proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or other relevant higher degrees in a related field

Tenure Terms

• Initial appointment term of four (4) years, with eligibility for re-appointment
• Tenure includes any period previously served in other public service organizations
• Candidate must not have attained the mandatory retirement age of 60 years or completed 35 years of service, whichever comes first