Director of Administration at Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin

Responsibilities

• The Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Medical Director for the day-to-day general administration of the hospital. 
• He/She shall be the Chief Administrative Adviser to the Medical Director and Secretary to the Board of Management.

In addition, the Director of Administration shall:

• Take charge of the Department responsible for administration.
• Participate in the formulation, execution, and review of policies as directed by the Medical Director and/or the Board.
• Coordinate the activities of support departments in the hospital.
• Conduct the correspondence of the Board and keep the records of the hospital.
• Perform such other functions as the Board or the Medical Director may, from time to time, assign to him/her.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good first degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Hospital/Health Services Management from a recognized University.
• Candidates must have not less than twenty (20) years of post-qualification cognate experience in the Administrative cadre in a government establishment.
• Candidates must not be less than a Directorate Cadre in a government establishment.
• Possession of a master's degree or any other relevant higher degree would be an added advantage.
• Fellow or Associate of the Institute of Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.
• Candidates must be ICT-compliant
• Working experience in a hospital is an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Salary and conditions of service shall be in accordance with the Public Service salary structure for this category of offices.

Tenure

• The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment, inclusive of any period previously served as a Director in any other organization in the Public Service, provided the officer does not attain the mandatory retirement age of sixty (60) years or thirty-five (35) years of service (whichever comes first) and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.