Kano State Ministry of Health Recruitment 2020/21| Medical Officer

The Kano State Ministry of Health is recruiting. This is to notify you that the Kano State Ministry of Health Recruitment 2020/2021 Application Form Portal is now opened for Medical Officer in 44 LGAs. See how to apply for the job below.

Kano State Ministry of Health Recruitment 2020/2021

Job Title: Medical Officer of Health

Location: Kano
Slot: 44 (LGA) Openings

Jobs Description

In its bid to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by communicable and non- communicable diseases, improve primary health care outcomes, increase the life expectancy and quality of life of all indigenes of Kano State, the State Primary Health Care Management Board wishes to announce openings for the position below across its 44 LGAs:

The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) is a senior government health official appointed by the SPHCM B in – charge of overseeing implementation of the States health policy at the LGA level.
She / He will support the implementation of Public Health and Primary Health Care (PHC) programs in the Local Government in which they are appointed.
She / He will work alongside other Public Health professionals such as Community Health Officers (CHOs), Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWS), Environmental officers (EOs) and Public Health Nurses (PHNs) on matters of public health at the LGA level.

Qualifications and Requirements for Kano State Ministry of Health Recruitment

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
A Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Administration (MHA), Health Economics (MHE) or Business Administration (MBA) would be an added advantage
3-5 years clinical experience post NYSC.
An indigene of Kano State; having a bond with the Kano State Government is an added advantage
Willing to work at communities in rural areas;
Be able to communicate in English (written and oral)
Proficient in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Possess passion about improving PHC service uptake in the state
Possess a valid medical practicing license
Ready to undergo screening, both written and oral
Have basic knowledge of PHC services in the state

How to apply successfully for Kano State Ministry of Health Recruitment 2020/2021 for Medical Officer

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@smoh.org.ng using the “Job title” as the subject of the email.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Director of Admin and Finance,
Kano State Primary Health Management Board,
Na’ibawa, Zaria Road,
Kano State.