Official Recruitment Announcement – Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Akwanga Multiple Positions

Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Akwanga

Location: Lafia Road, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Date of Announcement: March 2026

Application Deadline: 17 March 2026

Overview

Following the strategic relocation of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) from Lafia to Akwanga, and by the directive of the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, the hospital management announces the immediate recruitment of qualified medical professionals. This recruitment aims to facilitate the immediate commencement of comprehensive specialist services at the new facility.

A. Medical Doctors: Categories & Specialties

We are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

• Senior House Officer (SHO)
• Senior Registrar: * Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Radiology
• Consultants:
  • Family Physician
  • Physician
  • General Surgeon
  • Pediatrician
• Visiting Consultants: Applications are welcome across various medical specialties.

Requirements for Doctors

1. Current Practicing License from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
2. NYSC Discharge Certificate or Certificate of Exemption.
3. MBBS Degree Certificate.
4. Relevant Membership Certificate (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or West African College of Physicians/Surgeons).
5. Fellowship Certificate (where applicable for Consultant roles).

B. Nursing Services: Categories

We are recruiting specialized and general nursing staff in the following areas:

• Critical Care (ICU) Nurse
• Endoscopy Nurse
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nurse
• Oncology Nurse
• Perioperative Nurse
• Dialysis Nurse
• Orthopedic Nurse
• Geriatric / Gerontological Nurse
• Pediatric Nurse
• ENT Nurse
• Accident and Emergency (A&E) Nurse
• Anesthetic Nurse
• Cardiothoracic Nurse
• Graduate Nurse

Requirements for Nurses

1. Current Practicing License from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
2. Relevant professional specialty certifications and academic qualifications.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit a formal written application, including a detailed CV and copies of relevant credentials.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Medical Director > Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) > Akwanga, Nasarawa State

Closing Date: All applications must be submitted on or before the close of business on 17 March 2026.

Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital is committed to providing world-class healthcare services to the people of Nasarawa State.