Job at The Lagos State University College of Medicine

The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) was established in 1999 to train medical and allied professionals. The College started with training of medical students leading to the award of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB;BS) Degree and expanded to other programmes such as Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Nursing Science (BN.Sc), Bachelor of Science, Physiology (B.Sc. Physiology)and postgraduate programmes in Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry and Public Health.

With a new vision ‘To be the leading College of Medicine in Africa’, the College is in a move to further strengthen the various programmes by recruiting additional lecturers.

Consequently, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following academic positions below:

SENIOR LECTURER

Faculty: Clinical Science
Department: Nursing

DUTIES
The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS
A good Honours Degree in the area of specialty with a Higher Degree such as a Doctorate, or where applicable holders of MB;BS Degree with Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent qualification.
Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience as Lecturer I where applicable or Ph.D with Six (6) years Post-Doctoral qualification experience in teaching/research in the University.
Must exhibit demonstrable research capability through scholarly publications in reputable journals AND
Must possess reasonable administrative experience and demonstrate ability to provide academic leadership.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.
Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.
Remuneration
CONUASS 05: N1,653,415.00 – N2,348.299.00

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Department: Nursing

DUTIES
The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTSCandidates for the position of Associate Professor must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through considerable academic publications in the specialty; and as well have at least eight ( years Post-Doctoral qualification experience in Teaching/Research in a University.
Candidates should have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, ability to provide academic leadership, in addition to reasonable administrative experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.
Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.
Remuneration
CONUASS 06: N2,053,124.00 – N2,684,096.00

ASSISTANT LECTURER

Department: Nursing

DUTIES
The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS
A Masters degree with evidence of considerable teaching and research potential/experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.
Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.
Remuneration
CONUASS 02: N794,260.00 – N1,120,544.00

PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENTS:

Anaesthesia
Nursing

DUTIES
The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the position of a Professor must demonstrate clear evidence of scholarship through considerable academic publications in the specialty and as well, have at least ten (10) years Post-Doctoral/Fellowship experience (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College and other equivalent Fellowship qualifications as applicable to the area of specialization).
In addition to qualifications and experience in Teaching/Research in a University, Candidates should also have demonstrable capacity to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, ability to provide academic leadership, and reasonable administrative experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.
Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.
Remuneration
CONUASS 07: N2,485.099.00 - N3,209,140.00

LECTURER II

AREA OF SPECIALIZATIONS:
Orthopaedics
Neurosurgery
Community Health & Primary Health Care
Anaesthesia
Anatomy
Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

DUTIES
The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess Ph.D in relevant field with evidence of teaching and research/potential experience or where applicable holders of MB;BS Degree with evidence of successful completion of Part I of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent qualification.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.
Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.
Remuneration
CONUASS 02: N897,501.00 – N1,251,127.00

LECTURER I

DEPARTMENTS:
Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
Otorhinolaryngology
Cardiothoracic
Orthopaedics
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology
Community Health & Primary Health Care
Nursing
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Paedodontics
Oral Medicine
Oral Pathology
Periodontology
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY

DUTIES
The duties of the academic staff will include Teaching, Research, Supervision of Junior Colleagues and Clinical assignments where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS
A good Honours Degree in the area of specialty with a Higher Degree such as a Doctorate Degree, or where applicable, with Masters Degree or Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, West African Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent qualification(s) where applicable.
Must have at least three (3) years of teaching experience as Lecturer II where applicable or Ph.D with three (3) years Post-Doctoral qualification experience in teaching/research in the University AND
Must have reasonable scholarly publications.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The Appointments which will be on permanent basis would commence as soon as possible. Appointees would be on probation for the first two (2) years and would be considered for confirmation to retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.
Fringe benefits and other Allowances are comparable to what obtains in existing Colleges of Medicine in the Country.  Other conditions of Service are as stated in the Conditions of Service guiding Senior Staff of Lagos State University.
Remuneration
CONUASS 04: N1,122,751.00 - N1,164,981.00

TO APPLY
Applicants are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their applications including certificates and other relevant credentials and curriculum vitae which should contain the following:

Names in full (Surname First)
Place and Date of Birth
State of Origin 
Permanent Address
Current Postal Address
Candidate’s E-mail address and Telephone Number(s)
Nationality and Marital Status
Number and Ages of Children
Academic/Professional Qualifications (with dates and Institutions)
Statement of Experience, including full details of former and present position
Current Research
List of Publications
Other activities outside Current Employment
Names and addresses of three (3) referees
Proposed date of availability for duty, if appointed
Applicants should please include three (3) self-addressed envelopes with N50.00 stamp on each.

Applicants should please forward their Applications with supporting documents to:
The Registrar,
Lagos State University,
P.M.B. 1087,
Apapa-Badagry Expressway,
Ojo,
Lagos State.

Note: Candidates should indicate the position applied for and the department at the top left hand corner of the envelopes containing their applications. Candidates should request their referees to forward reference letters on their behalf directly to the address above.

DUE DATE: 21 December, 2016