Massive Employment at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) for Non-academic Staff

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria. The University comprises the central campus, the student residential area, the staff quarters and a Teaching and Research Farm. The central campus comprises the academic, administrative units and service centers while the student residential area is made up of 10 undergraduate hostels and a postgraduate hall of residence.In the 1970’s and the early 1980’s, the University attained a foremost position among universities in Africa, with a vibrant academic and social atmosphere and a high international reputation.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant positions below:

1.) Medical Record Officer II

2.) Higher Health Technician

3.) Medical Record Officer I

4.)Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

5.) Head Mortuary Attendant

6.) Medical Laboratory Scientist

7.) Health Assistant II

8.) Deputy Chief Secretarial Assistant

9.)Senior Assistant Registrar

10.) Principal Data Processing Officer II

11.) Office Assistant

12.) Clerical Officer

13.) Secretarial Assistant I

14.)Senior Secretarial Assistant II

15.) Confidential Secretary II

16.) Executive Officer

17.) Confidential Secretary I

18.) Administrative Officer II

19.)Administrative Officer I

20.) Assistant Registrar

21.) Artist II

22.) Security Officer II / Fire Officer II

23.) Farm Assistant

24.) Workshop Supervisor

25.) System Programmer (Network Engineer II)

26.) Senior Craftsman

27.) Workshop Supervisor – Division of Works and Maintenance Services

28.) Lab Supervisor (Natural History Museum)

29.)Lab Supervisor (Anatomy & Cell Biology)

30.)Higher Technical Officer (Entrepreneurship & Development Studies)

31.)Technologist II (Haematology & Immunology)

32.)Technologist II (Linguistics & African Languages)

33.) Technologist II (Human Nutrition and Dietetics)

34.)Senior Technical Officer II (Library – Electrical)

35.)Senior Technical Officer II (Natural History Museum)

36.) Hall Attendant

37.) Senior Hall Attendant

38.) Chief Hall Attendant

39.) Head Cook

40.) Catering Supervisor

41.) Assistant Catering Officer

42.) Catering Officer

43.) Higher Executive Officer (Account)

44.) Executive Officer (Account)

45.) Accountant I

46.) Farm Attendant I

47.) Senior Library Attendant

48.) Senior Motor Driver II

49.) Principal Gardener

50.) Assistant Chief Zoo Keeper

51.) Chief Security Assistant

Requirements

Three O’ Level credit passes at one sitting or five credits at two sittings, including English Language, plus 50 w.p.m. typing proficiency and the prescribed experience in the Secretariat Assistance cadre;
HND with at least Lower Credit in Secretarial Studies/OTM; proficiency in electronic data processing required.
3 years of relevant experience is required

Other Requirements:

Candidates must possess qualifications obtained from recognized institutions and, where applicable, be eligible for registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
Digital literacy is a requirement.

Salary Range

CONTISS 08: N2,305,048.00 – N3,186,156.00 annually.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instruction

Interested candidates should submit, through the online application portal, soft copies of their application, detailed Curriculum Vitae in the prescribed format, photocopies of credentials and supporting documents.
Candidates must provide evidence of NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate where applicable, in accordance with extant Nigerian regulations and the requirements of the post.
All certificates and qualifications will be subject to verification. Candidates must satisfy the relevant experience requirements stated for the post.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory interview/selection assessment, medical fitness and other conditions prescribed by the University.
Applicants should clearly indicate the specific post and Department/Unit applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to makired appointment to any advertised position if it considers that no candidate meets the required standard.
All enquiries should be directed to: apply-enquiry@oauife.edu.ng

Referees:

The online application form requires candidates to submit details (full name, email, phone number, etc.) of three (3) referees who shall be contacted and required to upload their reports.

Applicants are required to present their detailed Curriculum Vitae in the following order:

Personal Data:

Full Name (underline Surname)
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Nationality
State of Origin
Senatorial District
Local Government Area
Permanent Address
ContactAddress
Telephone Number
Email Address
Marital Status
Number and Ages of Children
Name of Nextof Kin
Address of Next of Kin
Post Desired
Physical Disability/Challenge

Educational Background:

Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
Academic and Professional Qualifications

Work Experience:

Work Experience with Full Details of Former and Present Positions
Membership of Professional Bodies
Distinctions and Awards
Postgraduate Supervision (Applicable to Academic Positions)
Current Position and Date of Last Promotion/Appointment/Regrading
Current Salary and Status/Grade Level
Research Activities (Applicable to Academic Positions)
Attraction of Research Grants (Applicable to Academic Positions)
Major Academic-related Services to the Nation outside the University System (Applicable to Academic Positions)
Important Learned Conferences/Workshops/Courses Attended with details of Paper Presentation (Applicable to Academic Positions)
Publications (Applicable to Academic Positions)
Extra-Curricular Activities
Names and addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the candidate’s field of study in the case of an academic position)
Proposed date of availability for duty if selected.

Application Closing Date:20th November, 2026.