Vacancies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

JOB VACANCY AT USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SOKOTO

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for various medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, technical and social welfare positions.

The recruitment offers opportunities for healthcare professionals and other qualified candidates who meet the educational, professional registration and licensing requirements for their preferred positions.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

1. Resident Doctors in Various Specialties
2. Pharmacist
3. Physiotherapist
4. Senior Nursing Officer
5. Nursing Officer II
6. Dental Technologist Grade II
7. Radiographer
8. Anaesthesia Technician
9. Assistant Social Welfare Officer

RESIDENT DOCTORS

The available specialties include Surgery, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Community Medicine, Family Medicine, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Psychiatry, Radio-oncology, Dental and Maxillofacial, Orthopaedic and Trauma, Microbiology, Histopathology, Chemical Pathology and Haematology.

Requirements

1. Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
2. Evidence of passing the primary examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Physicians or Surgeons, as applicable to the chosen specialty.
3. Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
4. Current annual practising licence.
5. NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, as applicable.

Salary Grade: CONMESS 3

PHARMACIST

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university.
2. Completion of a one-year postgraduate internship.
3. Full registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria.
4. Current annual practising licence.
5. NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, as applicable.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university. Candidates should also have completed the required postgraduate internship and meet the applicable professional registration, licensing and NYSC requirements.

SENIOR NURSING OFFICER

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science from an accredited university.
2. Completion of a one-year postgraduate internship.
3. Full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
4. Current annual practising licence.
5. NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, as applicable.

Salary Grade: CONHESS 9

NURSING OFFICER II

Requirements

1. NRN and NRM qualifications from an accredited institution.
2. Full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
3. Current annual practising licence.

Salary Grade: CONHESS 7

DENTAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE II

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Dental Technology from a recognized university.
2. Completion of a one-year postgraduate internship.
3. Full registration with the Dental Technologists Registration Board of Nigeria.
4. Current annual practising licence.
5. NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, as applicable.

Salary Grade: CONHESS 7

RADIOGRAPHER

Applicants should possess the required degree in Radiography, completion of the required postgraduate internship, professional registration, a current practising licence and an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, as applicable.

Applicants should confirm the full requirements in the official advertisement.

ANAESTHESIA TECHNICIAN

Requirements

1. Diploma in Anaesthesia Technician from an accredited institution.
2. Full registration with the Association of Anaesthetic Technicians and Technologists of Nigeria.
3. Current annual practising licence.

Salary Grade: CONHESS 6

ASSISTANT SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER

Applicants must possess a National Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution.

Salary Grade: CONHESS 5

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit one copy of their application, together with photocopies of relevant credentials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

The CV should contain the following information:

1. Full name, age and sex.
2. Place of birth and permanent home address.
3. Nationality, state of origin and local government area.
4. Contact address, telephone number and email address.
5. Marital status.
6. Institutions attended and dates.
7. Academic qualifications obtained and dates.
8. Extracurricular activities.
9. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 referees.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the specific position or cadre being applied for. The position should also be clearly indicated at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Address the application to:

The Chief Medical Director
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital
P.M.B. 2370
Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 9, 2026.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Previous applications will not be considered, according to the information provided in the vacancy announcement.

Applicants are advised to ensure that all required documents are included and that they meet the professional qualifications and registration requirements for their chosen positions before submission.