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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) opens 51 non-academic job vacancies in healthcare, other sectors – Apply Now
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced 51 non-academic job listings for its 2026 recruitment exercise, with opportunities across healthcare, administration, information technology, security, engineering, catering and general support services.
The vacancies are open to candidates with varying levels of education and professional experience. While some positions require Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) qualifications, others require National Diplomas (NDs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), bachelor’s degrees, professional certifications or relevant work experience.
The university has also provided annual salary ranges for several positions.
Interested applicants are expected to submit their applications online and meet the requirements for their preferred positions.
Application deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026.
OAU Recruitment 2026: Available Non-Academic Positions
The vacancies cover several departments and service units within the university.
1. Healthcare and Medical Services
| S/N | Position | Key Qualifications and Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Record Officer II | Relevant ND, HND or equivalent qualification in Medical Records, Health Statistics or Health Information Science. Professional registration may be required. |
| 2 | Higher Health Technician | HND, degree or recognised technical qualification in a relevant health technology field, with appropriate professional registration and ICT competence. |
| 3 | Medical Record Officer I | Relevant degree with approximately six years of experience, or a relevant master’s degree with approximately two years of experience. |
| 4 | Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist | Recognised Medical Laboratory Science qualification, required internship, professional registration and relevant senior-level experience. |
| 5 | Head Mortuary Attendant | Four O-level credits, including English Language, and six years of relevant experience. |
| 6 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | Recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science, prescribed internship and eligibility for professional registration. |
| 7 | Health Assistant II | Three O-level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language, and six years of relevant experience. |
2. Administrative, Registry and Secretarial Positions
The university is also recruiting administrative and secretarial personnel to support its registry and other administrative units.
| S/N | Position | Key Qualifications and Experience | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Deputy Chief Secretarial Assistant | Relevant O-level credits, HND in Secretarial Studies or Office Technology Management, typing proficiency of 50 words per minute and approximately three years of experience. | ₦2,305,048–₦3,186,156 |
| 9 | Senior Assistant Registrar | Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower and approximately nine years of relevant university administrative experience. Postgraduate qualifications and professional memberships are advantageous. | Not specified |
| 10 | Principal Data Processing Officer II | Relevant computing qualification, HND or degree, approximately 12 years of professional experience and proficiency in relevant ICT operations. | Not specified |
| 11 | Office Assistant | Three O-level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language. | Not specified |
| 12 | Clerical Officer | Five O-level credits, including English Language. Additional Mathematics or Accounting requirements may apply to accounting-related assignments. | Not specified |
| 13 | Secretarial Assistant I | Required O-level credits, including English Language, typing proficiency of approximately 50 words per minute and relevant secretarial skills. | Not specified |
| 14 | Senior Secretarial Assistant II | Appropriate O-level qualifications, typing proficiency and prescribed secretarial training or experience. | Not specified |
| 15 | Confidential Secretary II | Five O-level credits, including English Language, ND in Secretarial Studies or Office Technology Management, and computer proficiency. | Not specified |
| 16 | Executive Officer | Five O-level credits and an ND in Administration, Humanities, Social Sciences or a related discipline. | Not specified |
| 17 | Confidential Secretary I | HND in Secretarial Studies, Office Technology Management or an equivalent recognised qualification, with ICT competence. | Not specified |
| 18 | Administrative Officer II | Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower, five O-level credits and ICT skills. | Not specified |
| 19 | Administrative Officer I | Relevant bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower and approximately three years of administrative experience. | Not specified |
| 20 | Assistant Registrar | Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower and approximately six years of relevant higher-education administrative experience. Postgraduate qualifications may be advantageous. | Not specified |
3. Security, Technical, Engineering and Workshop Positions
These vacancies cover technical operations, engineering support, laboratory supervision, networking and security services.
| S/N | Position | Key Qualifications and Experience | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Artist II | Relevant degree, HND or recognised arts/theatre qualification, or prescribed drama training with substantial practical experience. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 22 | Security Officer II / Fire Officer II | Five O-level credits, including English, and relevant qualifications in Criminology, Security Management, Cybersecurity or a related discipline. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 23 | Farm Assistant | Relevant O-level qualifications, including English Language and Agricultural Science, plus approximately three years of experience. | ₦1,005,561–₦1,256,371 |
| 24 | Workshop Supervisor | Five O-level credits, appropriate Government Trade Test Grade I and approximately nine years of workshop experience. | ₦1,571,938–₦2,133,164 |
| 25 | System Programmer (Network Engineer II) | Relevant bachelor’s degree in Computing, ICT, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related discipline; NYSC evidence where applicable; and approximately one year of networking experience. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 26 | Senior Craftsman | Relevant O-level qualifications, Government Trade Test Grade I and approximately three years of practical experience. | ₦1,005,561–₦1,256,371 |
| 27 | Workshop Supervisor — Division of Works and Maintenance Services | Appropriate O-level credits, Trade Test Grade I and approximately nine years of relevant maintenance or workshop experience. | ₦1,571,938–₦2,133,164 |
| 28 | Lab Supervisor — Natural History Museum | Five O-level credits, including relevant science subjects, approximately six years of laboratory experience and the required proficiency certification. | ₦1,103,706–₦1,409,344 |
| 29 | Lab Supervisor — Anatomy & Cell Biology | Five O-level credits, including appropriate science subjects, six years of relevant experience and the prescribed proficiency certificate. | ₦1,103,706–₦1,409,344 |
| 30 | Higher Technical Officer — Entrepreneurship & Development Studies | Relevant degree, HND or equivalent recognised technical qualification. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 31 | Technologist II — Haematology & Immunology | Appropriate science-related O-level credits, including English and Mathematics, and a relevant degree or HND. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 32 | Technologist II — Linguistics & African Languages | Required O-level credits and a relevant degree or HND in an appropriate technical discipline. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 33 | Technologist II — Human Nutrition and Dietetics | Relevant O-level science credits and a suitable degree or HND in Nutrition, Dietetics or another acceptable technical discipline. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 34 | Senior Technical Officer II — Library (Electrical) | Degree, HND or equivalent recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, plus approximately three years of relevant experience. | Not specified |
| 35 | Senior Technical Officer II — Natural History Museum | Relevant degree or HND in a suitable technical or scientific field, with approximately three years of experience. | Not specified |
4. Hall, Catering, Accounting and General Support Positions
Additional vacancies are available in student accommodation, catering, accounting, transport, library services, agriculture and other support units.
| S/N | Position | Key Qualifications and Experience | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Hall Attendant | Three O-level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language. | ₦935,074–₦1,114,746 |
| 37 | Senior Hall Attendant | Appropriate O-level credits, including English Language, and approximately three years of experience. | ₦1,005,561–₦1,256,371 |
| 38 | Chief Hall Attendant | Prescribed O-level qualifications and six years of relevant experience. | ₦1,103,706–₦1,409,344 |
| 39 | Head Cook | Appropriate O-level credits, including English Language, and approximately six years of cooking experience. | Not specified |
| 40 | Catering Supervisor | Relevant O-level qualifications, a recognised catering certificate and approximately three years of experience. | Not specified |
| 41 | Assistant Catering Officer | ND in Catering, Hotel Management, Hospitality or a related discipline. | ₦1,571,938–₦2,133,164 |
| 42 | Catering Officer | Bachelor’s degree or HND in Hospitality Management, Catering, Hotel Management or a related discipline. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 43 | Higher Executive Officer (Account) | Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Relevant professional accountancy qualifications may be advantageous. | ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447 |
| 44 | Executive Officer (Account) | Five O-level credits and an ND in Accounting or an equivalent qualification. | ₦1,571,938–₦2,133,164 |
| 45 | Accountant I | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least Second Class Lower and approximately three years of relevant professional experience. | Not specified |
| 46 | Farm Attendant I | Three O-level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language. | Not specified |
| 47 | Senior Library Attendant | Prescribed O-level credits, including English Language, and approximately three years of library-related experience. | Not specified |
| 48 | Senior Motor Driver II | Five O-level credits, including English Language, an appropriate heavy-vehicle driving licence, prescribed trade qualifications and six years of relevant post-licensing experience. | Not specified |
| 49 | Principal Gardener | Relevant O-level credits, including English and an appropriate agricultural or horticultural subject, plus approximately three years of experience. | Not specified |
| 50 | Assistant Chief Zoo Keeper | Prescribed O-level qualifications, including English Language, and approximately three years of zoo-keeping experience. | ₦1,005,561–₦1,256,371 |
| 51 | Chief Security Assistant | Five O-level credits, including English Language, approximately nine years of security experience and prescribed basic firefighting certification. | Not specified |
Note: The annual salary figures above are reproduced from the supplied recruitment information. A salary range was not provided for every position. Applicants should confirm the applicable salary scale and full requirements in the university’s official vacancy notice.
How to Apply for OAU Non-Academic Recruitment 2026
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the university’s official recruitment portal.
Applicants are advised to follow these steps:
- Visit the OAU recruitment portal and locate the non-academic vacancies.
- Select the position that matches their qualifications, skills and experience.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and employment details.
- Upload a detailed curriculum vitae, academic certificates and other required supporting documents.
- Provide NYSC discharge or exemption evidence where applicable.
- Submit the names and contact details of three referees.
- Review all entries and documents before submitting the application.
Candidates should ensure that their qualifications and professional registrations meet the requirements of their chosen positions.
The university may verify submitted credentials and invite shortlisted applicants for interviews, assessments or other recruitment procedures.
Application Deadline
The stated closing date for the recruitment exercise is Friday, November 20, 2026.
Applicants are advised to complete their online applications before the deadline and ensure that all required documents are submitted.
Recruitment Enquiries
For enquiries, applicants may use the email address provided in the recruitment information:
Email: [email protected]

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