(DDM) – The management of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos has announced a wide-ranging recruitment for multiple medical and administrative positions.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the hospital is seeking qualified candidates for roles including consultants, junior residents, medical officers, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, radiographers, biomedical engineers, and support staff.
The recruitment drive covers specialist positions in Orthopaedics, Trauma, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Anaesthesia, Microbiology, Family Medicine, and Histopathology.
Consultants applying must possess MBBS or MBch.B, relevant fellowship certifications from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Surgeons, a current practicing licence, and a NYSC discharge certificate.
Post-fellowship experience in areas such as Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Spine, Paediatric Orthopaedics, and Microvascular Surgery is considered an advantage for specialist roles.
Junior resident positions require candidates to have passed Part 1 Primary Fellowship Examinations and be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), along with a current NYSC certificate and practicing licence.
Medical officer roles also require MBBS or MBch.B qualifications, MDCN registration, and cognate experience is desirable.
Pharmacists must hold a first degree in Pharmacy, be registered with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), and have completed a one-year internship.
Physiotherapists, radiographers, and occupational therapists must possess relevant degrees, NYSC discharge or exemption certificates, current practising licences, and registration with their professional regulatory bodies.
Nursing positions available include Senior Nursing Officers, Senior Nurse Tutors, Nursing Officer II, and Staff Nurses, requiring degrees or registered certificates, NYSC discharge or exemption, and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
The hospital is also recruiting biomedical engineers and confidential secretaries, requiring appropriate degrees or HND certificates, professional registration where applicable, and NYSC clearance.
Applicants are instructed to submit one copy of their application letter, attaching photocopies of certificates (excluding statements of results) and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with personal details, qualifications, and names of two referees.
All applications should be addressed to The Ag. Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi – Lagos and submitted to the Office of the Director of Administration.
The deadline for submission is November 17, 2025, and candidates are advised to include the reference number of the position applied for on the top left corner of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, and conditions of service, including fringe benefits, align with the Federal Public Service standards.
This recruitment drive is part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in Lagos and across Nigeria by attracting skilled medical professionals and support staff.