Federal Medical Centre Bida, Niger State, has announced the opening of new vacancies for recruitment of qualified medical professionals to join its healthcare team. In a statement released by the hospital management, applications are now being invited from suitable candidates for several positions.
According to the notice, “Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies in the Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State.” The available positions include Consultants in various specialties, Resident Doctors, Medical Officers, and Pharmacists.
The hospital outlined specific general requirements for each category of applicants. For Consultants, candidates must possess the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), Fellowship of the West African Postgraduate Medical College or the West African College of Surgeons, or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. It further stated that all qualifications must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
For those applying for the Residency Training Programme, the statement emphasized that candidates must provide evidence of graduation from any accredited medical school with an MBBS or equivalent degree. They must also present proof of passing the Primary Examination of either the National Postgraduate Medical College or the West African Postgraduate Medical College in their chosen field of specialization, which serves as an added advantage.
Additionally, applicants must show evidence of full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, a current annual practicing license, and either an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. For pharmacists, the requirements include a degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), full registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), and membership in the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN).
The management advised all applicants to submit one copy of their application along with photocopies of relevant credentials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The CV should include personal information such as full name, age, sex, place of birth, contact address, phone number, and details of academic qualifications.
“All applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked ‘Application for the post of…’ at the top left-hand corner of the envelope,” the notice stated. It added that applications should be addressed to the Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Bida, P.M.B.14, Niger State.
The closing date for submission is two weeks from the date of the advertisement, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.