The University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology (UAST), Ihugh, Benue State is a world-class institution dedicated to research, innovation, and student success. It was founded on the principles of academic excellence, ethical integrity, and meaningful development. We are committed to fostering a holistic educational learning experience that nurtures critical thinking, innovation, and problem solving

UAST is a traiblazing institution at the forefront of innovation, academic excellence, and smart campus development. Leveraging advanced digital infrastructure. AI-driven learning systems, and integrated IoTsolutions, we empower students with state-of-art technology, fostering a dynamic and future-ready academic enviroment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Location: Ihugh, Benue
Department: Directorate of University Medical Service (DUMS)
Slot: 2 Openings

Job Purpose

• The Medical Officer at UAST Ihugh is a frontline clinician, preventive-health advocate and campus safety custodian, responsible for delivering ethical, responsive and student-centred primary healthcare within a university ecosystem.
• The job purpose is to provide effective primary medical care, emergency response, preventive health services and health education to students, staff and authorised dependants, in line with CONMESS, MDCN standards and UAST’s health philosophy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Services: Conduct outpatient consultations, diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses. Provide first aid and manage medical emergencies prior to referral. Participate in on-call and shift duties as scheduled.
• Preventive & Public Health Services Conduct medical screenings, fitness-to-study/work assessments and surveillance. Support immunisation, communicable disease control and health education programmes.
• Clinical Records & Ethics Maintain accurate medical records (manual and electronic). Ensure confidentiality, informed consent and ethical medical practice. Support rational drug use and pharmacovigilance.
• Institutional & Team Responsibilities Collaborate with nurses, laboratory staff and allied health professionals. Provide medical cover for University events when assigned. Participate in audits, morbidity reviews and continuous professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• MBBS / MBChB from a recognised university.
• Completion of Housemanship and NYSC (or exemption).
• Full registration and current practising licence with MDCN.

Experience:

• Entry level acceptable. 0–3 years post-qualification clinical experience.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Clinical judgement and decision-making
• Emergency response skills
• Patient-centred communication
• Ethical medical practice
• Basic public-health awareness

Personal Attributes:

• Compassion, empathy and respect for patient dignity.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality consciousness.
• Calmness under pressure and emergency readiness.
• Team spirit and respect for multidisciplinary healthcare delivery.
• Commitment to UAST’s preventive, student-centred and community-oriented health mission.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2026.