Vacancy: National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi – 2025 Recruitment Drive

[Shekinah Brama]

Nigeria’s flagship orthopedic institution is calling top healthcare talent! The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi (NOHIL), a 450-bed federal tertiary center on Ikorodu Road in Lagos, is recruiting for 2025.

Established in 1945 as a WWII rehab camp, NOHIL excels in orthopedics, trauma, plastic/reconstructive surgery, training, and research.

It’s a thriving hub for career advancement, offering dynamic roles, specialized on-the-job training in trauma and burns, and federal public service perks.

If you’re a qualified medical pro ready to impact lives, explore the positions below. All roles are full-time in Lagos, under Healthcare Jobs (BA/BSc/HND required unless specified).

Open Positions
Consultant (Ortho & Trauma)
Qualifications:

MBBS/MBchB + Part II Fellowship (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Surgeons) in Orthopaedic Surgery; NYSC Discharge; Current Practicing Licence; MDCN registration. Advantages: Post-Fellowship in Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Spine, Paediatric Orthopaedics; relevant courses;

Association membership.
Salary: CONMESS 6

Conditions:
Federal Public Service standards (fringe benefits included).

Consultant, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Microvascular)
Qualifications:

MBBS/MBchB + Part II Fellowship (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Surgeons) in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; NYSC Discharge; Current Practicing Licence. Advantages: Post-

Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery.
Salary: CONMESS 6
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.
Consultant (Anaesthesia)
Qualifications:

MBBS/MBchB; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Fellowship (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Surgeons) in Anaesthesia; Current Practicing Licence.
Salary: CONMESS 6
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.
Physiotherapist
Qualifications:

First Degree in Physiotherapy/Medical Rehabilitation; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence; MRTRBN registration; 1-year Internship completed.
Salary: CONHESS 9
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.
Consultant (Microbiology)
Qualifications:
MBBS/MBchB + Part II Fellowship (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Surgeons) in Microbiology; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence. Advantages: Cognate experience.
Salary: CONMESS 6
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.
Radiographer
Qualifications: First Degree in Radiography (or equivalent); RRBN registration; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence; 1-year Internship completed.
Salary: CONHESS 9
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Senior Nursing Officer
Qualifications:
First Degree in Nursing; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence; NMCN registration; 1-year Internship completed. Advantages: Post-Basic Certificate in Accident/Emergency, Orthopaedic, Anaesthetic, Burns & Plastic, Peri-Op, ICU, Pediatric, or Rehabilitative Nursing.
Salary: CONHESS 9
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Consultant Physician (Family Medicine)
Qualifications: MBBS/MBchB + Part II Fellowship (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Physicians); NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence. Advantages: Cognate experience.
Salary: CONMESS 6
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Senior Nurse Tutor
Qualifications: First Degree in Nursing + Post-Graduate Diploma in Education; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence; NMCN registration; 1-year Internship completed.
Salary: CONHESS 9
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Consultant (Histopathology)
Qualifications: MBBS/MBchB + Part II Fellowship (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Physicians) in Laboratory Medicine/Histopathology; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence. Advantages: Cognate experience.
Salary: CONMESS 6
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Nursing Officer II
Qualifications: RN + RM Certificates; NMCN registration. Advantages: Post-Basic Certificate in Accident/Emergency, Orthopaedic, Anaesthetic, Burns & Plastic, Peri-Op, ICU, Pediatric, or Rehabilitative Nursing.
Salary: CONHESS 7
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Biomedical Engineer
Qualifications:
Degree in Bio-Medical Engineering; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Registration with relevant professional body.
Salary: CONHESS 8
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.
Junior Resident (Ortho & Trauma)
Qualifications: MBBS/MBchB; MDCN registration; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence; Passed Part 1 Primary Fellowship (FWACS or NPMCN).
Salary: CONMESS 3
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Occupational Therapist
Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence; Registration with relevant professional body.
Salary: CONHESS 7
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Junior Resident (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
Qualifications: MBBS/MBchB; MDCN registration; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence; Passed Part 1 Primary Fellowship (FWACS or NPMCN).
Salary: CONMESS 3
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Medical Officer
Qualifications: MBBS/MBchB; MDCN registration; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence. Advantages: Cognate experience.
Salary: CONMESS 3
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Confidential Secretary
Qualifications: HND in Secretarial Studies (120/80 wpm Shorthand/Typewriting); NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Computer literacy.
Salary: CONHESS 7
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Pharmacist
Qualifications: First Degree in Pharmacy; PCN registration; NYSC Discharge/Exemption; Current Practicing Licence; 1-year Internship completed.
Salary: CONHESS 9
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

Staff Nurse
Qualifications: RN Certificate; NMCN registration; Current Practicing Licence.
Salary: CONHESS 7
Conditions: Federal Public Service standards.

How to Apply
Submit one (1) copy of your application letter with photocopies of certificates (no statements of results) and a detailed CV including:

Full name
Place/date of birth
Current address & phone
Nationality
Marital status
State/Local Government of origin (with evidence)
Schools attended, dates, & qualifications
Post applied for
Two referees (Solicitor, Clergy, or Top Civil Servant) with names, addresses, & phones
Address to: Acting Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos State.

Submit to: Office of the Director of Administration, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos State (envelope top-left: Position Reference Number).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates invited for interview.

Deadline: November 17, 2025

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