Consultant (Internal Medicine) at Federal Medical Centre, Owo – Owo, Nigeria
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Federal Medical Centre, Owo |
| Location | Owo, Ondo State |
| Employment Type | Full-Time (Federal Tertiary Health Institution) |
| Salary | CONMESS 06 salary grade, as stated in the advert (no figure published) |
| Qualification | MBBS / MBChB Plus Fellowship Of The National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria Or The West African College |
| Experience | Not specified in the advert — Fellowship-level specialist qualification required |
| Application Deadline | 18 December 2026 |
| Number of Openings | Not specified |
About This Opportunity
Federal Medical Centre, Owo has advertised the position of Consultant (Internal Medicine) in an Internal/External Advertisement published on 6 November 2026 and signed by the Director of Administration, Oyajumo, E. A. (Mrs.), for Management. The vacancy is one of a large set of consultant, residency, medical officer, nursing and allied-health positions the Centre is filling at its main hospital and its annexes. The successful candidate will work as a specialist physician in internal medicine at the only Federal tertiary health facility and referral hospital in Ondo State — a 350-bed centre that receives referrals from across the state and beyond, and that is recognised as a centre of excellence in the management of infectious diseases such as Lassa fever and COVID-19. The post is graded CONMESS 06. Applications are not made online: the advert directs candidates to submit six copies of their credentials and curriculum vitae, with an application letter, in a sealed envelope to the Office of the Ag. Medical Director, to arrive not later than 18 December 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist consultant-level diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for adult patients with internal medicine conditions, in the wards, outpatient clinics and emergency presentations of the Centre.
- Lead ward rounds and clinical decision-making for internal medicine patients, and set management plans for complex and referral cases received from other facilities.
- Supervise and work with resident doctors, medical officers and other members of the clinical team involved in the care of internal medicine patients.
- Support the Centre’s specialist services, including its infectious disease work, through expert medical assessment and treatment of referred cases.
- Take part in the training of resident doctors, house officers and other clinical staff attached to the Centre, consistent with its role as a tertiary training institution.
- Keep accurate clinical records and contribute to the department’s reports, audits and other documentation.
- Participate in the Centre’s on-call and referral arrangements for internal medicine, as applicable in other tertiary health institutions in Nigeria.
Requirements And Qualifications
- Candidates must possess a Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS / MBChB) from a recognised institution.
- Candidates must possess the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons / Physicians.
- He / she must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Evidence of possession of a current practising licence is essential.
- The position sought must be indicated on the top left corner of the application envelope, as directed in the advert.
- Conditions of service are as applicable in other Tertiary Health Institutions in Nigeria.
Salary And Benefits
Salary grade: CONMESS 06, as stated in the official advert. No salary figure is published in the advert. The advert states that conditions of service are as applicable in other Tertiary Health Institutions in Nigeria.
How To Apply
- Read the full Internal/External Advertisement and confirm that you hold the MBBS / MBChB degree, the required Fellowship, MDCN registration and a current practising licence.
- Prepare your application letter and curriculum vitae, giving the necessary information about your qualifications and experience.
- Make six (06) copies of your credentials and Curriculum Vitae, together with the application letter.
- Put the documents in a sealed envelope and write the position sought — Consultant (Internal Medicine) — on the top left corner of the envelope.
- Address and send the envelope to: The Office of the Ag. Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State.
- Ensure your application arrives not later than 18 December 2026.
- Application is free. Do not pay anyone.
- Official institution website: https://www.fmcowo.org.ng
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Our Tips For This Role
- Prepare exactly what the advert directs: six (06) copies of your credentials and Curriculum Vitae, together with the application letter, in a sealed envelope.
- Write the position sought — Consultant (Internal Medicine) — on the top left corner of the envelope, as directed in the advert.
- Include evidence of every stated requirement: your MBBS / MBChB degree, the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College, MDCN registration, and a current practising licence.
- This is physical submission only, not online: address the envelope to the Office of the Ag. Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, and make sure it arrives not later than 18 December 2026.
About Federal Medical Centre, Owo
Federal Medical Centre, Owo is a Federal tertiary health facility and referral hospital in Owo, Ondo State.
The hospital was originally built by the then Ondo State Government and was taken over by the Federal Government in 1989.
It was made a Federal Medical Centre in 1993, with its pioneer Board and Medical Director appointed in June 1993.
The Centre sits on 58.4 hectares of land and is the only Federal tertiary health facility and referral hospital in Ondo State.
It currently has a total of 350 bed spaces, with about 85% occupancy.
It is equipped with modern laboratory and radiological diagnostic facilities, including a well-equipped molecular laboratory for the diagnosis of infectious diseases like Lassa fever, COVID-19 and cholera.
The Centre is a centre of excellence in the management of infectious diseases, and its address is Michael Adekunle Ajasin Road, P.M.B. 1053, Owo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for this job?
18 December 2026. Applications must reach the Office of the Ag. Medical Director not later than that date.
What qualification do I need?
An MBBS / MBChB degree plus the Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Surgeons / Physicians, registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, and a current practising licence.
What is the salary grade?
CONMESS 06, as stated in the advert. No salary figure is published.
How do I apply?
By physical submission only. Send six copies of your credentials and Curriculum Vitae, with an application letter, in a sealed envelope marked with the position on the top left corner, to the Office of the Ag. Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State. Application is free. Do not pay anyone.
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