FUHSATT recruitment has opened for 232 academic and non-academic positions.
- Vacancies cover teaching, admin, technical and support roles
- Faculties include health, pharmacy, dentistry and medical technology
- Applications will be completed through the FUHSATT career portal
- Referee reports will be sent to the Registrar by email
- Application closes on 13 August 2026
Read on for the positions, requirements, documents and application steps.
Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe, FUHSATT, Zamfara State, has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for 232 academic and non-academic positions.
The vacancies cover academic, administrative, technical and support staff roles and the recruitment is part of the university’s preparation for full commencement of operation in 2026.
What Is the FUHSATT Recruitment About?
FUHSATT has announced its 2026 internal and external advertisement for vacant academic and non-academic positions.
The university is a newly established Federal university in Tsafe, Zamfara State, with focus on health and medical technology education, biomedical research and specialised delivery.
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The recruitment will cover vacancies across academic departments, administrative units, technical units and support services.
The available areas include:
- College of Health Sciences
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Basic Clinical Sciences
- Dentistry
- Allied Health Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Science and Medical Technology
- Registry and administrative services
- Bursary and audit services
- Works, security, ICT, library and support units
Applicants are expected to apply only for roles that match their qualifications, experience and professional status.
Which Faculties and Departments Are Listed?
FUHSATT listed several academic areas under the College of Health Sciences and related faculties.
Basic Medical Sciences
The listed areas are:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Medical Biochemistry
Basic Clinical Sciences
The listed areas are:
- Physiotherapy
- Chemical Pathology
- Medical Microbiology
- Haematology
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Dentistry
The listed areas are:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Restorative Dentistry
- Preventive Dentistry
- Oral Dental Health
- Oral Diagnostic Sciences
- Family Dentistry
Allied Health Sciences
The listed areas are:
- Environmental Health Science
- Health Information Management
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing Science
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Radiography
Pharmacy
The listed areas are:
- Pharmacognosy and Drug Development
- Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
Science and Medical Technology
The listed areas are:
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
- Data Sciences
- Software Engineering
What Academic Positions Are Available?
FUHSATT has advertised academic positions from Professor to Graduate Assistant.
The listed academic positions and salary levels are:
- Professor, CONMESS 7 or CONUASS 7
- Associate Professor or Reader, Deputy Librarian, CONMESS 6 or CONUASS 6
- Senior Lecturer, CONMESS 5 or CONUASS 5
- Lecturer I, CONMESS 4 or CONUASS 4
- Lecturer II, CONMESS 3 or CONUASS 3
- Assistant Lecturer or Librarian, CONMESS 2 or CONUASS 2
- Graduate Assistant, CONMESS 1 or CONUASS 1
What Are the Requirements for Professor?
Candidates for Professor must possess postgraduate Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, NPMCN or its equivalent or a PhD in a relevant field.
They must also have at least nine years of teaching, research and administrative experience in a recognised university, with publications and evidence of academic leadership.
What Are the Requirements for Associate Professor or Reader?
Candidates for Associate Professor, Reader or Deputy Librarian must possess postgraduate Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent, such as a PhD in a relevant field.
They must also have at least six years of teaching, research and administrative experience in a recognised university, with publications and evidence of academic leadership.
What Are the Requirements for Senior Lecturer?
Candidates for Senior Lecturer must possess postgraduate Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent or a PhD in a relevant field.
They must have at least three years of teaching, research and administrative experience in a recognised university and they must have publications with evidence of academic leadership.
What Are the Requirements for Lecturer I?
Candidates for Lecturer I must possess postgraduate Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent, such as a PhD in a relevant field.
They must also have at least three years of teaching, research and administrative experience in a recognised university, with publications and evidence of academic leadership.
What Are the Requirements for Lecturer II?
Candidates for Lecturer II must possess a PhD in a relevant field.
MSc degree holders may also be considered where they have at least two years of teaching, research and administrative experience in a recognised university, provided they have scholarly publications and evidence of academic leadership.
What Are the Requirements for Assistant Lecturer, Librarian and Graduate Assistant?
Candidates for Assistant Lecturer or Librarian must have a good master’s degree from a recognised university in the relevant field.
Candidates for Graduate Assistant must possess a good bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in the relevant area, with at least second class upper division.
What Non-Academic Positions Are Available?
FUHSATT has advertised several non-teaching roles across administration, finance, audit, procurement, legal services, security, ICT, works, laboratory services and general support.
Applicants should review each position carefully before completing the online application.
What Are the Administrative Position Requirements?
The administrative positions cover Deputy Registrar, Principal Assistant Registrar, Senior Assistant Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Administrative Officer I and Administrative Officer II.
Deputy Registrar, CONTISS 14
Candidates must have a good bachelor’s honours degree in Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences or related fields, with a postgraduate master’s degree.
A minimum of 12 years of relevant administrative work experience in a university or other higher learning body is required and membership of one professional body is required; strong administrative skills, ICT skills and communication skills will be added advantages.
Principal Assistant Registrar, CONTISS 13
Candidates must have a bachelor’s honours degree in Humanities, Administration, Arts, Social Sciences or related fields, with relevant postgraduate diploma or master’s degree.
They must have at least eight years of relevant administrative work experience in a university or other higher learning body, with ICT competence, good communication skills and membership of a relevant professional body.
Senior Assistant Registrar, CONTISS 11
Candidates must have a bachelor’s honours degree in Humanities, Administration, Arts, Social Sciences or other related fields.
A minimum of six years of relevant administrative work experience in a university or other higher learning body is required, while postgraduate degree, ICT competence and good communication skills will be added advantages; membership of a professional body is required.
Assistant Registrar, CONTISS 09
Candidates must have a bachelor’s honours degree in Humanities, Administration, Arts, Social Sciences or other related fields.
They must have four years of relevant administrative work experience in a public or comparable learning body, with good ICT knowledge, while a postgraduate diploma or degree in a relevant administration or management field will be an added advantage.
Administrative Officer I, CONTISS 08
Candidates must have a bachelor’s honours degree in a relevant field of Humanities, Administration, Arts or Management, with at least second class lower division from a reputable university.
NYSC discharge certificate and three years of relevant administrative work experience are required, while a good master’s degree and ICT knowledge will be added advantages.
Administrative Officer II, CONTISS 07
Candidates must have a bachelor’s honours degree in Humanities, Administration, Arts, Social Sciences or other relevant fields, with at least second class lower division from a reputable university.
O’Level credit passes in five subjects, including English Language, are required.
What Are the Bursary and Accounting Position Requirements?
The bursary and accounting positions include Deputy Bursar, Senior Accountant, Accountant I and Accountant II.
Deputy Bursar, CONTISS 14
Candidates must have a first degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields, with at least second class lower division.
Professional fellowship or membership of bodies such as ICAN, ANAN, ACA, ACCA or CPA is required and candidates must have at least 15 years post-qualification experience in a university accounting system or comparable body, with at least five years in a senior financial role such as Chief Accountant or equivalent.
Senior Accountant, CONTISS 09
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from a recognised body, with at least second class lower division.
Membership of ICAN, ANAN, ACA or ACCA is required, with at least six years of relevant work experience in a university accounting system or comparable body in a senior management position and candidates must be ICT compliant.
Accountant I, CONTISS 08
Candidates should possess a first degree in Accountancy or a related field from a recognised body, with at least second class lower division and at least three years of work experience.
Membership of ICAN, ANAN, ACA or ACCA will be an added advantage, while ICT compliance and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
Accountant II, CONTISS 07
Candidates should possess a first degree in Accountancy or a related field from a recognised body, with at least second class lower division and at least three years of work experience.
Membership of ICAN, ANAN, ACA or ACCA will be an added advantage, while ICT compliance and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
What Are the Audit and Procurement Position Requirements?
Audit and procurement vacancies include Chief Internal Auditor, Internal Auditor I, Senior Procurement Officer and Procurement Officer II.
Chief Internal Auditor, CONTISS 13
Candidates should possess a degree in Accountancy, with at least second class lower division.
At least eight years of post-qualification work experience is required and candidates must be proficient in computer applications.
Internal Auditor I, CONTISS 08
Candidates must have a degree in Accountancy or any related discipline from a recognised university, with at least second class lower division.
At least three years of post-qualification experience in auditing is required, while good ICT knowledge and membership of a recognised accounting body will be added advantages.
Senior Procurement Officer, CONTISS 09
Candidates should possess a first degree in Accountancy, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Banking and Finance or Law.
At least five years of post-qualification experience and good ICT knowledge are required and relevant work experience in a procurement department of a reputable organisation will be an added advantage.
Procurement Officer II, CONTISS 07
Candidates must have a good degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other related disciplines.
Three years of relevant exposure and post-work experience in procurement matters in a reputable organisation are required, with ICT proficiency and NYSC discharge certificate.
What Are the Legal, Works and Security Position Requirements?
The advertised posts include Senior Legal Officer, Chief Architect, Chief Security Officer and Security Officer II.
Senior Legal Officer, CONTISS 09
Candidates must have a university degree in Law, LL.B, with at least second class lower division.
Completion of Law School is mandatory, five years post-qualification cognate experience is required and NYSC discharge certificate and ICT competence are also required; possession of LL.M will be an added advantage.
Chief Architect, CONTISS 13
Candidates must possess a good university degree in Architecture from a recognised university.
Registration with the Architects Registration Council, associateship of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, NIA and at least eight years of work experience are required, with project management and planning record in a university environment.
Chief Security Officer, CONTISS 13
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or HND from a recognised higher learning body, with 10 years of experience in law enforcement, policing or other security engagements or secret service organisations.
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate is required, while professional security certification will be an added advantage.
Security Officer II, CONTISS 07
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or HND from a recognised higher learning body, with three years of experience in law enforcement, policing or other security engagements or secret service organisations.
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate is required, while professional security certification will be an added advantage.
What Are the ICT, Secretarial and Information Position Requirements?
The listed roles include Chief Programmer, Chief Confidential Secretary, Senior Confidential Secretary, Information Officer II, Data Analyst II, System Administrator and Hardware Technician II.
Chief Programmer, CONTISS 13
Candidates must have a good first degree and master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
At least eight years of relevant cognate experience in website design and development is required, with relevant certification, ICT software proficiency and database development skills.
Chief Confidential Secretary, CONTISS 13
Candidates must have BSc or HND in Secretarial Studies or Office Management from a recognised university or other body, with Pitman or RSA 120/60 in typewriting and shorthand.
Eight years of relevant cognate work experience and good ICT knowledge are required.
Senior Confidential Secretary, CONTISS 08
Candidates must have BSc or HND in Secretarial Studies or Office Management.
Three years of cognate experience, good ICT knowledge and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
Information Officer II, CONTISS 07
Candidates must have a good degree with at least second class lower division in Humanities, Arts, Administration, Social Sciences, Communication Arts, Journalism or Public Relations.
Two years of cognate work experience, good ICT knowledge and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
Data Analyst II, CONTISS 07
Candidates must have BSc in Computer Science.
Recognised ICT certification in data analysis and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
System Administrator, CONTISS 07
Candidates must have BSc in Computer Science, with recognised ICT certification.
Knowledge of front-end or back-end development and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
Hardware Technician II, CONTISS 06
Candidates must have OND or NCE in Computer Hardware Training, Repairs and Maintenance.
Recognised ICT certification, such as CISCO, is required.
What Are the Engineering, Survey and Laboratory Position Requirements?
The listed roles include Electrical Engineer I, Quantity Surveyor I, Architect I, Civil or Structural Engineer I, Electrical Engineering I and Medical Lab Scientist.
Electrical Engineer I, CONTISS 08
Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, with three years of cognate experience or a master’s degree.
Good ICT knowledge, COREN membership and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
Quantity Surveyor I, CONTISS 08
Candidates must have a good degree in Engineering or Survey Studies, with three years of cognate experience or a master’s degree.
Good ICT knowledge, NIQS membership and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
Architect I, CONTISS 08
Candidates must have M.Sc. degree in Architecture, with three years of cognate experience.
Good ICT knowledge in architectural drawings and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
Civil or Structural Engineer I, CONTISS 08
Candidates must have a good university degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognised body, with three years of post-qualification experience.
Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN or membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, is required, while involvement in large-scale projects and infrastructure facilities will be an advantage.
Electrical Engineering I, CONTISS 08
Candidates must have a good university degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a recognised body, with three years of post-qualification experience.
Registration with COREN or membership of NSE is required, while NYSC discharge or exemption certificate and ICT literacy are also required.
Medical Lab Scientist, CONHESS 07
Candidates must have a good bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
Registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, MLSCN, one year of post-qualification work experience and NYSC discharge or exemption certificate are required.
What Other Support Positions Are Listed?
FUHSATT also listed Executive Officer II, Library Officer II, Hall Officer II and other support roles.
Executive Officer II, CONTISS 06
Candidates must have OND, NCE or other related qualifications in Humanities, Administration, Arts or Social Sciences from a recognised body.
ICT competence and other certification will be added advantages.
Library Officer II, CONTISS 06
Candidates must possess at least a diploma in Library and Information Science from a recognised learning body.
Holders of a first degree in Library Science may also apply and other certifications from recognised bodies will be added advantages.
Hall Officer II, CONTISS 06
Candidates must have OND, NCE or other related qualifications in relevant fields from recognised bodies.
Experience in teaching, guidance and counselling principles and practices is required.
Technical Support Staff, Drivers, Artisans, Lab Assistant, Clerical Officers and Medical Officers
Candidates for these roles must generally possess good O’Level results with credit passes, ND, HND, Trade Test, SSCE, NECO or GCE O’Level, with relevant professional certification.
ICT proficiency will be an added advantage.
How Can Candidates Apply for FUHSATT Recruitment?
Interested candidates should complete the online application form through the FUHSATT career portal.
Applicants should use the portal to submit their application and upload the required documents.
What Documents Should Applicants Upload?
Applicants are expected to upload the following documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of academic and professional credentials
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- NYSC discharge certificate or exemption, where applicable
- Covering letter stating the position applied for
Three referee reports should be sent directly to registrar@fuhsatt.edu.ng.
What Should Applicants Note Before Submitting?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Late or incomplete applications will not be treated, all documents and claims will be verified and all appointments will be subject to Federal Government rules, regulations and available vacancies.
What Is the FUHSATT Recruitment Closing Date?
The application closing date is 13 August 2026.
Applicants should complete the online application and ensure that referee reports are sent to the Registrar before the closing date.
FUHSATT Recruitment Notice for 2026
Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe, Zamfara State, has invited applications from qualified and motivated individuals for academic, administrative, technical and support staff positions.
The recruitment covers 232 positions across academic and non-academic areas and applications will be submitted through the FUHSATT career portal.
Applicants are expected to upload a detailed CV, academic and professional credentials, birth certificate or age declaration, NYSC discharge certificate or exemption where applicable and a covering letter stating the position applied for.
Three referee reports must be sent directly to registrar@fuhsatt.edu.ng.