Nursing Officer II at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) – Jos, Nigeria

Item	Details
Company	Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)
Location	Jos, Plateau State
Employment Type	Full-time (Federal Teaching Hospital)
Salary	Not specified by the employer
Qualification	RN/RM with registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
Experience	Not specified by the employer
Application Deadline	16 December 2026 (3:30 pm)
Number of Openings	Not specified (the wider advert covers 65 positions across many cadres)

About This Opportunity

Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) is recruiting a Nursing Officer II as part of a large vacancy advert published on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, covering 65 positions across consultant, residency, nursing, allied health, technical, engineering and administrative cadres. Nursing Officer II is the entry officer grade for registered nurses and midwives joining the federal teaching hospital in Jos, whose mandate covers preventive, curative and rehabilitative care alongside training and research. The advert states a single, clear qualification bar: you must hold RN/RM and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Applications are made on paper, not online — one copy of your application with your credentials and CV, delivered to the Director of Administration before 3:30 pm on Wednesday, 16 December 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

Key Responsibilities

A Nursing Officer II delivers professional nursing care within the wards, clinics and units of the hospital. The work typically covers:

• Assess patients on admission and during care, plan their nursing care, and record observations, treatment and progress accurately.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely, monitor patients for reactions and changes in condition, and escalate concerns to senior nurses and doctors promptly.
• Support doctors on ward rounds and in clinics, prepare patients and equipment for procedures, and assist during examinations.
• Apply infection prevention and control standards in all care, including hand hygiene, safe handling of sharps and waste, and isolation precautions where required.
• Provide health education and supportive care to patients and relatives, including discharge advice and follow-up guidance.
• Supervise junior nursing and support staff, and maintain continuity of care across shifts through proper handover.
• Support nursing students on clinical placement, as assigned.
• Note that some appointees may be posted to the JUTH centres in Zamko or Gindiri, the Trauma Centre in Riyom, or the JUTH Clinic at the Federal Secretariat, Jos.

Requirements And Qualifications

As stated in the hospital’s vacancy advert of 4 November 2026:

• You must possess RN/RM — Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife qualifications.
• You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• You must submit only one application. Submission of more than one application leads to automatic disqualification.
• Previous applications submitted to the hospital are not valid — all interested candidates must apply afresh under this advert.
• Applicants must strictly adhere to the content of the advert.
• Your Curriculum Vitae must state: full names, age, sex, place and date of birth, permanent home address, nationality, state of origin, local government area, contact address, phone number(s), email address, marital status, institutions attended with dates, academic qualifications obtained with dates, extracurricular activities, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three referees.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Salary And Benefits

Not specified by the employer. The vacancy advert publishes no salary figure for the Nursing Officer II post, and none is quoted here.

How To Apply

1. Read the JUTH vacancy advert and confirm you hold RN/RM and are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
2. Write your application letter for the post of Nursing Officer II, and prepare your Curriculum Vitae with every item listed in the Requirements section above, including three referees.
3. Attach photocopies of your credentials to one (1) copy of your application.
4. Place it in a sealed envelope marked “Application for the Post of Nursing Officer II” at the top left-hand corner.
5. Address and submit it to: The Director of Administration, Jos University Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 2076, Jos, Plateau State.
6. Ensure it reaches the hospital on or before Wednesday, 16 December 2026, by 3:30 pm. The hospital’s official website is https://juth.gov.ng/.
7. Application is free. Do not pay anyone. JUTH has named no agent for this recruitment, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Our Tips For This Role

• Submit only one application: the advert states that more than one application leads to automatic disqualification, and previous applications are not valid, so apply afresh under this advert only.
• Build your CV to the advert’s exact checklist: full names, age, sex, place and date of birth, permanent home address, nationality, state of origin, local government area, contact address, phone number(s), email address, marital status, institutions attended with dates, academic qualifications obtained with dates, extracurricular activities, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three referees.
• Prove the qualification bar clearly: you must hold RN/RM and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), with photocopies of your credentials attached to one copy of your application.
• Follow the envelope instruction exactly: use a sealed envelope marked “Application for the Post of Nursing Officer II” at the top left-hand corner, addressed to The Director of Administration, Jos University Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 2076, Jos, Plateau State.
• Deliver on paper in good time: there is no online portal for this advert, and your application must reach the hospital on or before 16 December 2026 by 3:30 pm.

About Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)

Jos University Teaching Hospital is a federal tertiary health institution in Jos, Plateau State.
It was commissioned on 10 April 1990 by the then Honourable Minister for Health, Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti.
Its mandate is to provide health promotion, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services to the general population.
The hospital also pursues excellence in training and research for health professionals.
It is led by its Chief Medical Director, Dr Pokop Wushipba Bupwatda, and administered through the Director of Administration.
Beyond its main Jos complex, JUTH runs health centres in Zamko and Gindiri, a trauma centre in Riyom and a clinic at the Federal Secretariat.
The November 2026 advert is one of its largest recent intakes: 65 positions across clinical and non-clinical cadres.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Qualification Do I Need For The Nursing Officer II Post?
You must possess RN/RM and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), as stated in the advert.

What Is The Deadline For The JUTH Recruitment?
Applications close on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, at 3:30 pm. Your sealed application must reach the Director of Administration by that time.

How Do I Apply — Is There An Online Portal?
There is no online application for this advert. Submit one copy of your application, with photocopies of your credentials and your CV, in a sealed envelope marked with the post applied for, addressed to The Director of Administration, Jos University Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 2076, Jos, Plateau State.

Can I Apply If I Applied To JUTH Before?
You must apply afresh — the advert states that previous applications submitted are not valid. Submit only one application under this advert, as multiple applications lead to automatic disqualification.

Is The Application Free?
Yes. Application is free. Do not pay anyone — JUTH has appointed no agent for this exercise, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

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