Company: University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)
Location: Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria
Industry: Federal Healthcare / Teaching Hospital
Job Type: Internship
🌍 Overview
The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), located in Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, is a federal tertiary healthcare institution and the primary clinical training facility for the University of Nigeria’s College of Medicine. Officially relocated to its ultra-modern permanent site in 2007, UNTH holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s National Centre of Excellence for Cardiothoracic Surgery and offers comprehensive specialist services across oncology, cardiology, maternal health, and advanced general surgery. Its 2027 Graduate Internship exercise covers eight clinical and allied health disciplines: pharmacy, physiotherapy, radiography, medical laboratory science, nutrition and dietetics, dental therapy, dental technology, and optometry.
A defining feature across all eight roles is the mandatory dual requirement — candidates must hold a relevant degree from a recognised institution AND hold valid registration with the specific professional regulatory council for their discipline in Nigeria.
📌 Available Positions
- Intern Pharmacist — CONHESS 08
- Intern Physiotherapist — CONHESS 08
- Intern Radiographer — CONHESS 08
- Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist — CONHESS 08
- Nutrition & Dietetics Intern — CONHESS 08
- Intern Dental Therapist — CONHESS 07
- Intern Dental Technologist — CONHESS 07
- Intern Optometrist — CONHESS 08
⚙️ Key Responsibilities
- Undergo supervised clinical or laboratory internship training within the relevant department at UNTH, gaining hands-on experience in a federal Centre of Excellence environment
- Fulfil the mandatory internship requirements of the respective professional regulatory council for each discipline
🎓 Requirements
Intern Pharmacist
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognised university
- Must be registered with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
Intern Physiotherapist
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Rehabilitation (BMR) from a recognised university
- Must be registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB)
Intern Radiographer
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography, or any other equivalent qualification, from a recognised university
- Must be registered with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)
Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) from a recognised university
- Must be registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
Nutrition & Dietetics Intern
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised university
Intern Dental Therapist
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) or Higher National Diploma in Dental Therapy from a recognised health institution
Intern Dental Technologist
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) or Higher National Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognised institution
Intern Optometrist
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) from a recognised university
- Must be registered with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria
💼 Work Structure & Compensation
- Salary: Federal Government CONHESS pay scale — CONHESS 08 (most roles); CONHESS 07 (Dental Therapist and Dental Technologist)
- Work Mode: On-site — Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State
- Clinical training at Nigeria’s National Centre of Excellence for Cardiothoracic Surgery with exposure to complex, specialist pathologies across cardiology, oncology, maternal health, and advanced surgery
🧾 How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the official online form: APPLY HERE
Application Deadline: December 7, 2026
Source: University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)
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