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Dental Officer

Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi·Anambra, Nigeria·Full Time·Contract
Human Resourcesentry-levelFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 24, 2026

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi was established by Anambra State of Nigeria (ASN) Edict No 10 of 1988 as Anambra State University of Technology Teaching Hospital Nnewi, and shared premises with the then General Hospital, Nnewi. Its Mission is to deliver specialised health services in a timely, effective, efficient and economic manner as well as provide for training and research.

The General Hospital was officially handed over to the Teaching Hospital Management Board on the 16th June, 1990. Following the handover, a number of essential hospital equipments were either refurbished or renovated. The Hospital was officially commissioned on Friday 19th July, 1991 by the then Anambra State Military Governor; Col.Robert Akonobi and the General Hospital were taken over as a temporary site. The Federal Government of Nigeria through Decree No 68 of 1992 then renamed the Hospital of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in honor of the late saga and foremost politician, Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe GGFR.PC Owelle of Onitsha.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Dental Officer

Location: Nnewi, Anambra

Requirements

Evidence of graduation from any accredited Medical School (MBBS).

Evidence of full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

Evidence of current practicing license.

Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate.

Years of experience in the field will be added advantage.

Salary Grade CONMESS 2.

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At a glance

Company

Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi

Location

Anambra, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 24, 2026

Created

October 13, 2026

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